But since you mentioned it, I’m guessing that you would like some explanation as to why Catholics believe in the perpetual virginity of Mary, not just why it is important to Catholics.
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I understand the text, interpretation, etc. But I don’t get why there is hostility to the idea that she wasn’t.
This is an Ecumenical thread specifically because I DID NOT want to start a fight. In my work, I am constantly asking “why?” and this was one area where I didn’t understand the why.
That's fine. I didn't mean to imply that you were trying to start a fight if that's what you think I was doing.