[MadIvan]

We're approaching this from a more jaded, 21st century perspective. Even from that perspective, if I were Joseph I would be a little hesitant to "lay myself down" with a woman who had such intimate relations with the Maker of the Universe.

Now transport that hesitancy back 2000 years, to a people where God was everything. You get the idea.

Regards, Ivan

[Delbert]

That would be very intimidating to say the least.

[Happygal]

What about all those guys who think they are 'god's gift'? ;-)

[grumpster-dumpster]

"Even from that perspective, if I were Joseph I would be a little hesitant to "lay myself down" with a woman who had such intimate relations with the Maker of the Universe."

I agree. I'm not a Biblical scholar or theologin...but I suspect that God took care of all of Mary's needs, without exception. I cannot imagine that He would allow the corruption of His chosen vessel to bring His Son into the world, by a mere mortal.