The Dogma of Mary's Assumption. A Symptom of Antichristian Theology

Authors

F. E. Mayer, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Publication Date

3-1-1950

Document Type

Article

Keywords

dogma, rome, assumption of mary, roman catholic, doctrine, protestants

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

Many Americans view with alarm the increasing pressure which Rome is exerting on American political life. It is of course, no secret that by means of a carefully designed program of lay indoctrination the Roman hierarchy is attempting to direct the ideologies not only of its own members but also of those outside its own communion. Leading Protestants have charged that Rome has definite political aspirations, and serious tensions have arisen between Protestants and Romanists as a result of conflicting political and social ideologies. However, we are dismayed when leading Protestants direct their attacks against Rome exclusively on the ground that Rome may become or already is a menace to our American democratic ideals. The gulf which separates evangelical Christianity and Romanism is much wider. It is theological, religious.

Disciplines

Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion

Scripture References in this Resource (separated by semi-colons)

2 Thessalonians 2:4; John 21:25; Genesis 3:15;

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Mayer, F. E. (1950) "The Dogma of Mary's Assumption. A Symptom of Antichristian Theology," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 21, Article 19.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol21/iss1/19