I have fundamentalist relatives who are always quoting Matthew 13:55. It is clear to me that they are not quoting this verse out of love or concern, but rather to offend Our Lady, the Mother of Our Lord. Why should it matter if Mary is Ever Virgin. Does it take away from the Majesty of Our Lord? Does it harm Christian Faith? I just don't understand these constant attacks against Mother Mary.
Countless times I have explained to my fundamentalist relatives that the original term in the Scripture, "adelphoi" refers to any male relative, including cousins, nephews, uncles, et al.
It is also interesting to note that the Fathers of the Protestant Reformation, including Luther, Calvin, Zwingli, all believed in Mary's perpetual virginity.
2007-09-13
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