Why is Mary called a virgin in Catholicism, when she had other children than Jesus? She is no longer a Virgin, even if she had no other children, she did eventually marry Joseph, so we can ascertain from their marriage that she wasn't a virgin after Jesus was born.
Shouldnt believers worship in spirit AND in truth?
2006-08-02 04:51:23 · 14 answers · asked by strong_beautifulqueen 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
She had her Virginity restored, right? Like all the Ambers and Tiffanies in midwestern high schools are doing. That works, doesn't it?
2006-08-02 04:55:22 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 6⤋
Because when King James had the bible "translated" into English Jesus's siblings were removed and Mary remained a virgin for all time. At least that is how Catholicism likes to show it. It is interesting to note that the word 'virgin' originally didn't mean a person who hasn't had sexual intercourse but instead referred to a woman who refused to be subjugated by a man and remained single.
2006-08-02 05:03:10 · answer #2 · answered by Stephen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Catholics believe that she was kept a physical virgin miraculously, and did not have other children.
Protestants believe she did marry Joseph and had other children, including the authors of the books of James and Jude.
What is important is that she WAS a virgin when Jesus was conceived.
2006-08-02 05:01:12 · answer #3 · answered by freelancenut 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mary, Jesus' mother, was an excellent servant of God. When the angel Gabriel announced that she was to give birth, she manifested surprise. Being a virgin, she had not had "intercourse with a man." On learning that the birth was to be by means of holy spirit, she humbly accepted the message, saying: "Look! Jehovah's slave girl! May it take place with me according to your declaration." (Luke 1:30-38) She valued the spiritual privilege so much that she was willing to bear any hardship that her decision might entail
2006-08-02 05:04:56 · answer #4 · answered by Ron K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the immaculate conception was Mary's conception, meaning she was concieved without sin. Also, just because they were married, it does not mean that they had sex. As far as the other children go, i think that joseph had children from a previous marriage, and was either divorced, or more likely widowed.
2006-08-02 05:07:34 · answer #5 · answered by me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus Was Mary's Only Child.
Mary & St. Joseph never consumated their marriage. The "brothers & sisters" of Our Lord, such as St. James, the **SON OF ALPHEUS**, were His cousins.
2006-08-02 05:14:28 · answer #6 · answered by clusium1971 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Virgin Mary(peace be upon her)did not marry any one or had sons except Jesus (peace be upon him).Jesus was created by the word of Allah.The word of Allah was(be),then Jesus was created by the will of Allah.Koran says(It,s sure that,creation of Jesus by Allah is like the creation of Adam ,HE(Allah)had created him(Adam) from dust ).READ also verse of Mariam(Mary)Ayah20.21
2006-08-02 05:13:12 · answer #7 · answered by Ahmad 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she did not have other children, she was married to joseph before she gave birth to jesus and they never had sex, and she did remain a virgin after jesus....you dont have to have sex just because you are married
2006-08-02 04:57:35 · answer #8 · answered by brandiejs1979 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called Immaculate Conception.
2006-08-02 04:57:30 · answer #9 · answered by bobemac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The whole concept of religion is just a man-made fantasy made up to satisfy people with below average intellect.
2006-08-02 04:56:32 · answer #10 · answered by Brenda's World 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Virgin birth is a MYTH.
2006-08-02 04:55:17 · answer #11 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋