“Also, as I pointed out, the NT never says X the brother of Y unless he is.” This is a lie, and you know it.
I was wrong about the Aramaic, there was no word for cousin in Hebrew. When translated to Greek “adelphos” was used, which could mean either brother or relative.
Luke 1:34 still stands, the Blessed Virgin was concerned about her vow, just as any good Carmelite would.
You are insulting St. Joseph, not me. I would not do that to the last of the Patriarchs. And I certainly would not insult the Queen of Heaven.
Faith precedes scriptural interpretation, which allows Catholics to learn and grow in wisdom and grace every time they read the inspired books of the Old and New testament, while their protestant brethren struggle with numerous artifacts left behind by a fallible reason being used as an infallible rule of faith.
“You are insulting St. Joseph, not me.”
I dunno - I’m thinking of him more like a patriarch and a ‘man’s man’ that you are. The Patriarchs were not known for avoiding sex.
“And I certainly would not insult the Queen of Heaven.”
I’ll take my chances - I think calling her ‘Queen of Heaven’ takes away from the King. Frankly, it is repulsive to hear someone put her on a level equal to the King of Kings. She wasn’t and isn’t “Mrs Holy Spirit”.
“...allows Catholics to learn and grow in wisdom and grace every time they read the inspired books...”
Sorry. I’ve known too many Catholics.