Sorry, what I meant by literal Christians was Christians who take the Bible strictly literally. I wish both Catholics and other denominations would remember that they all believe that Jesus was Messiah, died for our sins, rose again from the dead, and is the Son of the Living God.  I understand why Christians are touchy about the subject because they differ on sainthood and prayer. My personal belief is that Mary is a Saint, is alive in Christ, and can intercede directly for us.