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That is a good consistency and I admire that. However, I guess in there statements, and your beliefs I see a fundamental flaw in Sola Scriptura. Sola Scriptura ultimately leaves the duty of interpretation of scripture in the hands of every individual, the unfortunate result or fortunate depending on your perspective, is the case we are witnessing in the Episcopal Church. Frank "The Heretic" Griswold interprets the Levitical Laws concerning homosexuality one way (I would say incorrectly) while a more Orthodox Primate (say the one in Nigeria) interprets it another way (I would say correctly). But ultimately that leads to confusion, and I will quote a Freeper who commented about this, "God is not the author of confusion." So, I guess all I am saying, is that sometimes, Tradition is necessary to assist one in the interpretation of scripture. Scripture and Tradition together enhancing one another and strengthening the faith. I realize that that is probably the typical Catholci answer and does not put you at ease. Ultimately all I can say, is that there is truth outside of scripture, even scripture attests to that (Jn 21:25, Jn 20:30, I Corinthians 11:2, II Thessalionians 2:15 Acts 2:42). Ultimately, I don't see Catholic belief in the perpetual virginity of Mary as contradictary to scripture. Well that was a long-winded rambling answer, feel free to respond, and I'll reply when I get back from class and stuff this evening. God Bless