[drstevej]

As I said, I think the language of Luke 1:31 supports Mary as one who conceived rather than one who was a recepticle. I do believe that her conception is connected to Jesus' humanity.

What I don't know is the genetic details of the Holy Spirit's overshadowing of her. Hey, it was a miracle!

As to Mary's role. I don't desire to diminish her nor to overly exalt her. Honestly, I think Protestants are sometimes guilty of the former and than most Catholics (and Catholic theology for sure) are guilty of the later.

[SoothingDave]

But do you see a theological difference between the two scenarios? Am I making any sense?

SD