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But (from a Catholic point of view), Christ’s sharing of original sin with Mary for 10 months during gestation wouod have tainted him. Therefore, she required absolution from original sin.

It's deception. Jesus walked among sinner, you think sin jumps off of one onto the other? I could blow more holes in it but it's not worth the time - it's been done many times before. Catholics believe The RCC's theory because they were taught it - it's a simple as that.

[MortMan]

I find it interesting that so many get personally vested in proving/disproving points of theological debate that have raged for centuries. I presented my understanding of the reasoning behind the RC teaching, and was soundly castigated for it.

Feel free “blow more holes” if it makes you feel better.