I am not persuaded by anything that has been offered as proof to change my well-decided opinion. Largely because nothing has been offered except the repetition of the verses in English. I have rejected the arguments offered after examining them.
Face it, Mother Church has spoken and you are not allowed to think differently. I believe your "openness" is nothing but a bluff - so there!
I do not think the other side can honestly say that.
Am I on this "other side"? I actualy think Jesus did have blood brothers and sisters but cannot find absoloute proof in our current day Bible(s). Further, I don't think it makes any difference except to those of you who are locked into a position which, despite your protestation of open mindendness, cannot change unless you are prepared to become an "ex".
You're actually a voice of moderation here, at least on the issue of what the Bible does and does not say on this issue.
How about that?
SD