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To: aMorePerfectUnion
To remain a virgin is a violation of God’s expressed command to be fruitful and multiply.

The Apostle Paul recommends it.

That said, I do think that scripture leans more toward Mary and Joseph having a regular marriage after the birth of Jesus. One can cite children, Jewish tradition, etc.

But what would others call her if she had children by more than one Father? I think that always was what was being avoided.

930 posted on 03/23/2016 8:51:12 AM PDT by xzins (Retired Army Chaplain and Proud of It! Prayer for Victory is the ONLY way to support the troops!)
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To: xzins

If Mary had children by another man, we would give her every benefit of doubt and say that she married again after Joseph died. Mary is THE blessed Mother of Jesus.


932 posted on 03/23/2016 8:53:55 AM PDT by MHGinTN (Democrats bait then switch; their fishy voters buy it every time.)
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To: xzins

“The Apostle Paul recommends it. “

Paul does not recommend it to married couples. He tells them to have sex regularly, except for brief intervals devoted to prayer.


933 posted on 03/23/2016 8:54:04 AM PDT by aMorePerfectUnion (BREAKING.... Vulgarian Resistance begins attack on the GOPe Death Star.....)
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To: xzins

To have the special child by the Holy Spirit wouldn’t be to cheat on Joseph. The bible says so. Such cheating could only happen with people.


934 posted on 03/23/2016 8:54:23 AM PDT by HiTech RedNeck (Embrace the Lion of Judah and He will roar for you and teach you to roar too. See my page.)
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