>>20936303So what, Jesus never told Protestants to worship the modern state of Israel, or the Jews, nor did he say they still have a covenant and are God's Chosen.
Praying to Mary is a way to pray to Jesus, you are approaching him through his mother. She is very compassionate and merciful. She is actively engaged with the people of the world and answers prayers immediately. She is even involved in protecting the church and in interceding on behalf of mankind. She appears constantly in miraculous manifestations.
Read about this one.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Our_Lady_of_ZeitounIf you don't want to pray to her, don't, but don't disrespect the mother of Christ. Not that she holds it against you.
I pray to God, Jesus, Mary, Archangel Raphael, Archangel Michael, St Francis. There is nothing wrong with this.
I even listen to Baptist gospel music.
https://youtu.be/xiChwl_zHiU?si=kVFdYwDrGtvlREtZ 