Though “nothing in the perpetual virginity doctrine contradicts Scripture,” nothing in Scripture affirms it. Moreover, if “no Scripture can be produced that absolutely, undeniably, compellingly defeats the perpetual virginity of Mary,” then likewise no Scripture can be produced that absolutely, undeniably, compellingly affirms the perpetual virginity of Mary. Call it a draw and focus on the major doctrines of Christianity. Mary’s virginity is a sideshow that in no way affects our salvation.
I don’t agree. The Bible is clear on Jesus having siblings. They used different words to describe other relationships etc. It’s very clear. The reason it matters is because many people are praying to Mary in hopes she will intercede for them. That is dead smoking wrong and directly against biblical teachings. To say that won’t affect salvation is wrong because Jesus tells us how to be saved.