[malakhi]

It is no problem to believe in the Virgin Birth. And it is no problem to believe Jesus is descended from David through Joseph. The "conflict," as he sees it is when both ideas are brought together.

Why do I have this sudden, irresistable urge to ping vmatt? ;o)

[SoothingDave]

Why do I have this sudden, irresistable urge to ping vmatt? ;o)

You know, I was thinking the same thing. It's unorthodox and nothing like I'd ever heard of. But God can operate outside of time, so it's not like it's impossible. And it certainly would answer your objection rather well.

Let me submit it to the prefect and see what he says. ;-)

SD