Your wife, girlfriend, sister, cousin, etc if she came to you today and told you that she is pregnant and it is god who made her pregnant? If not then how can you believe the story of mary and jesus? If so, explain why?
2007-12-22 05:38:42 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It was the most creative way to say she was knocked up. It really is the best excuse. And no one will ever be able to use it again. Damnit, Mary.
2007-12-22 05:45:47 · answer #1 · answered by Sarah 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The Old Testament talks about almah 'young woman,' not bethulah 'virgin.' However, the scholars in the 3rd century BC translated the Hebrew almah as parthenos in Greek. Thus the 'young woman' in Hebrew metamorphosed into a 'virgin' in Greek—and she has remained a virgin ever since in translations across the world. The notion of 'virgin birth' was born, thanks to a mistranslation.
Plus the New Testament then goes on to trace Jesus' blood line through Joseph, more of an indication that the two are in fact father and son.
2007-12-22 13:50:51 · answer #2 · answered by bob2001za 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No, God has done it once, He has no need to do it again. I totally believe it happened the first time. The second time Jesus is coming back He will come fully grown on a cloud to call the believers home. MARANATHA
2007-12-22 15:25:07 · answer #3 · answered by olliedog 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it had been prophesied, and she were in the lineage of David according to the prophecies, then yes, I could believe.
But, there are no more prophecies concerning pregnant virgins, so, no.
2007-12-22 13:51:23 · answer #4 · answered by Jed 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You must know that when God wants a thing to bring into existence He only says, 'Be.' and it comes into existence.
A person must be trusted until unless the same proves to be a liar. Therefore, I will trust her for what she says.
Many Muslims & I believe in the story of Jesus has described in Koran, Chapter Mary (XIX).
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And mention in the Book Mary when she withdrew from her people to an eastern place, and she took a veil apart from them; then We sent unto her Our Spirit that presented himself to her a man without fault.
She said, 'I take refuge in the All-merciful from thee! If you fear God . . . '
He said, 'I am but a messenger come from thy Lord, to give thee a boy, most pure.'
She said, 'How shall I have a son whom no mortal has touched, neither have I been unchaste?'
He said, 'Even so thy Lord has said:
"Easy it that for Me; and that We may appoint him a sign unto men and a mercy from Us; it is a thing decreed."
So she conceived him, and withdrew with him to a distant place.
(Verses 16~22)
He said, 'Lo, I am God's servant; God has given me the Book, and made me a Prophet.
Blessed He has made me, wherever I may be; and He as enjoined me to pray, and to give the alms, so long as I ive, and likewise to cherish my mother; he has not made me arrogant, unprosperous.
Peace be upon me, the day I was born, and the day I die, and the day I am raised up alive!'
That is Jesus, son of Mary, in word of the truth, concerning which they are doubting.
It is not for God to take a son unto Him. Glory be to Him! When He decrees a thing, He but says to it 'Be,' and it is.
Surely God is my Lord, and your Lord; so serve you Him. This is a straight path.
(Verses 31~37) Mary XIX Al Koran
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Jesus was God's creation & was a mortal, and God do as it pleases Him, He is All-powerful & All-sufficient!
2007-12-22 14:27:58 · answer #5 · answered by Habib 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I wouldn't believe her, but then again I have my doubts about the immaculate conception that supposedly took place just over 2,000 years ago.
2007-12-22 13:44:43 · answer #6 · answered by micksmixxx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mary was a deeply pure devout woman - she would never lie. Also the Quran tells that Jesus spoke as a child and confirmed her story
Prophets and holy people often say or do things which sound incredible to us - but they are great honest individuals who would never lie
2007-12-22 13:48:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
nope, and i don't believe the story of Mary and Jesus.
2007-12-22 13:46:06 · answer #8 · answered by LouLou 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out the Bible, it was prophesied in advance. Even the Jews knew the approximate date the Messiah would come. If in doubt ask any JW who calls to explain.
2007-12-22 13:47:47 · answer #9 · answered by Purple triangle 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
No- Bible doesn't say it would happen twice. But theoretically, God would have to verify that, just like he did with Joseph.
2007-12-22 13:45:45 · answer #10 · answered by peacetimewarror 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋