Jehovah's Witnesses respect Mary, Jesus' mother, and acknowledge her vital role in God's purpose. Here's why:
* Chosen by God: They believe Mary was chosen by God to be the mother of Jesus, the Messiah. They acknowledge the angel Gabriel's announcement to her and her willing acceptance of the role (Luke 1:26-38).
* Exemplary Faith: They admire Mary's faith, courage, and obedience to God's will. They consider her a fine example for all Christians.
* "Highly Favored": They recognize that Mary was "highly favored" by God, as the angel Gabriel stated (Luke 1:28).
* Mother of Jesus: They believe that Jesus is the Son of God and that Mary was his human mother.
However, they differ from some other Christian denominations in the following ways:
* No Worship or Veneration: They do not worship or venerate Mary. They believe that worship should be directed only to Jehovah God.
* No Immaculate Conception or Perpetual Virginity: They do not believe in the Immaculate Conception (the doctrine that Mary was conceived without original sin) or the perpetual virginity of Mary (the belief that she remained a virgin her entire life). They believe the Bible indicates that Jesus had brothers and sisters (Matthew 13:55-56).
* No Mediator Role: They do not believe that Mary is a mediator between God and humans. They believe that Jesus Christ is the only mediator (1 Timothy 2:5).
* No Queen of Heaven: They do not believe Mary is the Queen of Heaven. They believe the Bible does not teach this doctrine.
In summary, Jehovah's Witnesses respect Mary for her role in God's purpose, her faith, and her position as the mother of Jesus. However, they do not ascribe to her the same level of veneration or the same roles attributed to her in some other Christian traditions.