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The initial contention arose with a person named Jonathan, who criticized the idea that Mary could intercede for believers if she wasn't omnipresent. The interlocutor argued that such a trait—being present everywhere—is unique to God. This led to a deeper exploration of scripture to clarify the beliefs of the early church and the theological understandings surrounding intercession.
As the discussion progressed, it became evident that while Jonathan was assertive in his critique, he had not fully grasped the complexities of the Bible’s teachings regarding the capabilities of the saints in heaven, particularly that of Mary.