[wagglebee]

I don't think there is much argument in Christian circles about whether or not Mary was a virgin to death. There are opinions but, in truth, that is between her and Joseph.

So, you do admit that there is absolutely nothing in scripture that discounts Mary's perpetual virginity?

[William Terrell]

So, you do admit that there is absolutely nothing in scripture that discounts Mary's perpetual virginity?

Why should it matter? What matters is that Mary was a virgin when Jesus was born.

We might get some insight into the matter, for those for whom it's an issue, from Matthew:

Matthew 1:24 Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:

Matthew 1:25 And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.

Could you see how the above passage would be a teeninesy bit suggestive?

[HarleyD]

So, you do admit that there is absolutely nothing in scripture that discounts Mary's perpetual virginity?

On the contrary, I think there is a great deal in scripture that discounts Mary's perpetual virginity. I believe Calvin, Luther and a host of other people were wrong on the matter. I believe there are good reasons as to why they were wrong, but they were wrong nevertheless.