Catholics do not say that Mary had a role in the salvation of the world they simply do a better job at respecting the woman who gave birth to our Lord. The Bible constantly refers to Mary as “most blessed among women” and “favored” and that “the Lord is with thee” just by those descriptions given to her by angels is a good enough reason to keep her apart of Christianity instead of neglecting her completley. True Mary didnt play a role in the salvation of the world, nor is she God; but to say she didnt play a significant role in Christian History and that she wasnt strong and brave is absurd and insulting.

Mary can also be seen as a sort of role model for women today! she was a strong righteous woman who did Gods will and followed his instructions even though it was a very hard path.