Thank you for the response.
This is where I would disagree with you on the issue of Mary being without sin. Scripture clearly teaches that “all have sinned” and Mary being fully human would be included in the “all”...it does not say “some”. I read your statement “it need not be in Scripture to be true” but would add that if it is in Scripture then it is true...if not then we end up picking and choosing what in God’s Word we accept or reject which leads to “all a man’s ways seem right to him...”.
On the virginity issue I can not be dogmatic. From simply reading Scripture it appears that Jesus had brothers and sisters which would lead me to assume that Mary had more children...and being married to Joseph I would also assume that they would have had normal marital relations. I do not see any Scripture that clearly teaches that Mary remained a virgin her enter life so I fail to see the need to build a theology on this point. That is why I asked the question “why is it important”.
God bless
P.S. Around here I am one of the few that raise romney sheep...people like the breed but raise different breeds.
Very well put.
Very Biblically put.
Very accurately put.
Thx.
Another says Jesus meant the mystery he announced to be 'really' and 'substantially' true, and thinks that "all have sinned" is Semitic poetry and NOT the major premise of a syllogism.
I do not see how to stand outside the problem and choose. So I go with the people I respect the most and with my experience, in prayer and life. My devotion to Christ and my self commitment to his service somehow organically led to my lively and increasing devotion to His Mother.
Your mileage may vary.
Got any colored sheep? And can you give a hint as to the area wherein all these breeds are kept? Do you shear?
Quix: All I can see is the articulation of the contrary position and the approval of the words of others. I know you disagree. It's okay. GOd is smarter than either of us.
Goddesses must have perpetual virginity, it’s a requirement