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To: ealgeone
I posted the info to show the claim that it was always believed Mary remained a virgin to be a false claim.

If the characterization of Tertullian is found to be correct then yes, I will admit that it is not true to say that "everyone" believed it. So we're down to "almost everyone".

I'm just not sure how we get from "almost everyone accepted it" to how it's being treated here--like it's an abominable heresy.

Will you concede, at least, the ever-virginity of Mary is a theological proposition that may be held by a Christian? That it is not heretical?

91 posted on 09/23/2016 9:16:31 AM PDT by Claud
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To: Claud; ealgeone
Perpetual virginity
Is the Perpetual Virginity of Mary a Biblical View?
Aeiparthenos (An Anglo-Catholic Priest on Mary's Perpetual Virginity)
The Early Church Fathers on Mary’s Perpetual Virginity - Catholic/Orthodox Caucus
The Heõs Hou polemic is over: Radio Debate Matatics VS White & Svendsen on Perpetual Virginity Mary
Luther, Calvin, and Other Early Protestants on the Perpetual Virginity of Mary
Luther, Calvin, and Other Early Protestants on the Perpetual Virginity of Mary

93 posted on 09/23/2016 9:25:25 AM PDT by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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To: Claud

Paul predates your traditions. HE spoke of the brother of Jesus. That is sufficient for me. Your mileage will be gauged by the religious institution and its man-made traditions which you favor over The Word of God.


94 posted on 09/23/2016 9:27:47 AM PDT by MHGinTN (A dispensational perspective is a powerful tool for spiritual discernment)
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