Evangelicals and Mary

The internetmonk interviews Scot McKnight about how Evangelicals should think about the role of Mary. The interview can be found here. One question and answer:

How far can evangelicals go Biblically in emphasizing Mary’s place in redemption?

In my judgment, we can do nothing that diminishes the significance of the work of the Trinitarian God and, in particular, anything that diminishes the saving life, death, and resurrection of Jesus is to be avoided. Mary witnesses to that salvation; she is not part of that redemption. The fact is, God chose Mary; so Mary is part of the redemptive plan of God as the Mother of Jesus, the God-Bearer. But, Mary did nothing for redemption and does nothing now for redemption.

Source: internetmonk.com: Interview: Scot McKnight on Evangelicals and Marian Dogmas