[Mrs. Don-o]

Mary was the true genetic parent of Jesus, linking him to human lineage all the way back through David to Abraham and to Adam and Eve . He wasn't just "carried" by her; He "took flesh," derived His body and blood from her, and whatever that might mean in genetic and embryological terms.

If by "Immaculate Incubator" you mean the proposition that Mary was merely a gestational device, this is a very grave error.

Am I adequately addressing your point? Or have I missed something?

[Forest Keeper]

Mary was the true genetic parent of Jesus, linking him to human lineage all the way back through David to Abraham and to Adam and Eve . He wasn't just "carried" by her; He "took flesh," derived His body and blood from her, and whatever that might mean in genetic and embryological terms.

Please forgive my delay in responding. Yes, what you say above is exactly my view on the subject.

If by "Immaculate Incubator" you mean the proposition that Mary was merely a gestational device, this is a very grave error.

Yes, I believe it is error. "Immaculate Incubator" is an accurate term, IMO, coined by Marlowe to describe the positions being taken by Catholics and Orthodox on this thread. If you haven't already read them, these ideas are much further developed in the 100 or so preceding posts to your 3147. That's as far as I have gotten so far, so there could be more. :)