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Abdul Fattah
The problem is that ever since the Catholic vs. Christian split, the term Christians is revered only for Christians and no longer for Catholics, whereas before the split, they were just synonyms.
So only the group that is now know as Catholics worship Mary
Greetings, Steve
A few corrections, as far as my own understanding goes.
Although there are some Protestant groups who feel that Catholics are not real Christians, and some Catholics who feel that Protestants are not true Christians, I think most Christians see both as part of the body of Christ,. After all, despite the differences in theology, interpretation and traditions, the core beliefs about God, Jesus' death and resurrection, the trinity etc are the same.
From my own Catholic upbringing I would say that although Catholics may pray to Mary, they pray to her as an
intercessor on their behalf, not because she is God herself.
Most certainly the comment the OP received is correct: Mary has never been part of the trinity (i.e. of God) in Christian theology.
I am not sure why the Qu'ran states that Christians do, or whether it is based on some sects during Muhammed's life ... but it is not what mainstream Christians (Catholics or otherwise) believe.
Peace