[1stFreedom]

>>If all of Jesus' commands are absolute, then "give to him that asketh of thee" would require one to surrender a gun to a serial killer. "Resist not evil" would require one to give in to Satan.

Obviously, common sense should prevail in these situations.

>>what is your definition of porneia as used in Matthew?

I would stick with the unchaste definition (meaning an unlawful incestious "marriage"). I think using the word "adultery" has done much disservice to the faithful.

[Meletus]

Well, why would not "common sense" apply when a wife is living with a physically and emotionally abusive husband? A husband dangerous to her and to her children?

[Meletus]

>>I would stick with the unchaste definition (meaning an unlawful incestious "marriage"). I think using the word "adultery" has done much disservice to the faithful.<<

I would hardly think that Joseph thought he was in danger of being in an incestuous relationship with Mary.