[SoothingDave]

Since you guys are all around maybe you can answer my other question of the day. Was Jesus not God or did Mary not give birth to Jesus? Or is there some other logical flaw?

SD

[JohnnyM]

Why is it vital for Mary to be a virgin her whole life?? What would it count against her if she had other kids??

Now, I see more Scriptural evidence for her losing her virgnity rather than keeping it. The strongest evidence for her losing her virginity is the whole issues of brothers and sisters being used and the marriage traditions of Jews. The strongest evidence for her not having kids was Jesus' statement to John on the Cross. Now there is signifigance for Mary being a virgin when she gave birth, but I dont see why the Catholics are so adamant about her remaining a virgin.

JM

[Havoc]

Or is there some other logical flaw?

The logical flaw comes in on the error created in lifting Mary up on a pedastal, making idols to her, etc. The error is in the midst of that, seeing the Catholic church say she gave birth to God and leave it hanging out there for people to abuse. I understand completely why it's done. Ya'll may not; but, ya'll are the willing dupes (scuse') that have to defend it because a bunch of Carnys in fish hats are more intent on their own purposes than on watching out for your souls. If it looks good, do it. If it makes money do it. If it gives them power do it. What other reason is there other than just outright error? Because mariology does not in anyway line up with scripture.