We should have seen this coming.  There are people who want to replace the word "mother" with "birthing person", because, you see, not every person with a womb and a reproductive system suited for carrying and delivering an unborn child, identifies as a "woman" --- some are "non-binary" and some self-identify as male.  Even "womb" could be problematical, as I've heard some junk science (or at least I hope it's junk science) about finding a way for an implanted embryo to grow inside of a man's body.  Obviously a C-section would be needed.

I have to wonder if somewhere, someone is going to agitate to change the Hail Mary --- "blessed are you among people" and "birthing person of God"?  Possibly change "Lord" to "creator"?

As another correspondent said on this forum, "Lord, just end it".  I'd be fine with that.  I enjoy life and I have a "bucket list" (mostly involving travel), but those things are "nice but not necessary".  Last night I heard some aircraft overhead, and I thought, I know they're not, but if --- just if --- they were enemy ICBMs, "Lord, into Your Hands I commend my spirit", it'll be over so fast that there won't be any suffering, so be it.

The kind of people who would replace the word mother with birthing person aren't going to be the kind of people who pray the Hail Mary.

The kind of people who would replace the word mother with birthing person aren't going to be the kind of people who pray the Hail Mary.

Perhaps, but never underestimate the determination of a heretic.

Someone might do it, just to prove a point.

Perhaps, but never underestimate the determination of a heretic.

Someone might do it, just to prove a point.

Sad, but you're right.  Hatred for the Blessed Mother is, I think, the reason many, many people go to hell.