Was it necessary for Mary to be without sin in order for her to give birth to Our Lord? Of course not; God could have accomplished His Will in whatever way He chose. We simply believe that this is the particular way He chose.
Is there anything in the Bible to back up this Catholic dogma?
Is there anything in the Bible to back up this Catholic dogma?
See Not by Scripture Alone: A Catholic Critique of the Protestant Doctrine of Sola Scriptura edited by Robert A. Sungenis.
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1,134 posted on 04/21/2005 1:24:42 PM PDT by adiaireton8
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