[Rashputin]

If He had brothers it would be far more likely that those who did not believe in him would show up than those who did. After all, they would have been right all along and now that would be clear. They'd be there to show everyone else who didn't believe in Christ that even though they were related they were "doing the right thing" by being there to help their mother. Obviously, staying in the good graces of the community they had chosen over their own brother would be important to them.

Of course, that's speculation just like what you posted. And personally, speculation isn't squat when it comes to Scriptures. Isn't it those who don't agree with the Catholic Church that are always talking about never adding to Scriptures? Then why should your speculations be any different?

No offense, but they're not, your speculations are simply "comfort food" for your preconceptions and nothing more. I have a lot more reason to believe what has been handed down as oral tradition for over two thousand years from those who personally knew both Christ and Mary than I have to believe anything those who decided to leave the Church Christ founded several hundred years ago have to say.

Regards

[dartuser]

No offense, but they're not, your speculations are simply "comfort food" for your preconceptions and nothing more

Perhaps so, but your speculations are an integral part of your doctrine. You REQUIRE your speculations to be so or your theology crumbles. If Mary had other children your Maryology goes up in smoke. If Mary didn't have other children, my theology changes naught.