The Bible does not tell us for sure but every thing indicates they were most likely step brothers, that is why Jesus appointed John to care for his mother.
Also why they never showed Jesus the respect that normally a younger brother would show for an older brother, because they were probably older.
The ratioalizations just don’t stop.
So,what’s the big issue about Mary and Joseph having sex like any normal married couple and being blessed with children as a result?
What’s so wrong with that that it just pushes Catholics over the edge to think they had a reasonably normal life?
What a cruel thing to say about step-brothers; that they, for what ever reason, would NOT care for their mom; too.
Nothing in the bible indicates they were step brothers...
Also why they never showed Jesus the respect that normally a younger brother would show for an older brother, because they were probably older.
They didn't believe Jesus was the Messiah...They thought he was nuts...THAT is what the bible tells us...