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The Ants in the Jar Analogy Imagine a jar filled with ants. Left alone, the ants crawl around, occasionally bumping into each other, but they coexist. Now imagine someone comes and shakes the jar. Suddenly, the ants go wild, attacking each other as if they are the problem. But here’s the truth: the real problem is not the ants — it’s the one shaking the jar. The question is who is doing the shaking? This analogy is from the author Kurt Vonnegut.  This is exactly what has been happening in the United States for a while now. Americans are fighting each other, convinced that their neighbor is the enemy, while ignoring the bigger reality: the jar has been shaken. Media, political leaders, cultural influencers — all have fueled anger and division.…

In many parts of the world, especially a lot here in Latin America, there is a deeply rooted tradition of exalting Mary, the earthly mother of Jesus. This veneration, often involving statues, rosaries, processions, and repeated prayers, is a central part of Roman Catholic practice. But as Bible believing Christians Evangelical Protestants who stand firmly on the Word of God, we must ask: Is this biblical? The answer is clear: No.Let’s say it plainly... Mary was a godly woman, chosen to give birth to the Messiah, and we respect her role. But that's where it ends. Anything beyond that, calling her a mediator, Queen of Heaven, Immaculately Conceived, or co-redeemer is false doctrine and a form of idolatry that directly contradicts Scripture.1. Jesus Himself Refused to Elevate Mary Above OthersMark 3:33–35…