Do Christians really believe Mary was a virgin?

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Anonymous wrote:The virginity of Mary may or may not be a physical one. That is irrelevant in my opinion because the Bible is very allegorical and interpretetive, and not a plain recitation of historical facts

So, was Jesus the son of God or is that just an allegory? How can you tell? Who decides?

Does it matter?

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The virginity of Mary may or may not be a physical one. That is irrelevant in my opinion because the Bible is very allegorical and interpretetive, and not a plain recitation of historical facts

So, was Jesus the son of God or is that just an allegory? How can you tell? Who decides?

Does it matter?

I would think it would matter to people who believe it, guide their lives by it and teach their children that it is factual.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The virginity of Mary may or may not be a physical one. That is irrelevant in my opinion because the Bible is very allegorical and interpretetive, and not a plain recitation of historical facts

So, was Jesus the son of God or is that just an allegory? How can you tell? Who decides?

Does it matter?

I would think it would matter to people who believe it, guide their lives by it and teach their children that it is factual.

Some people believe Jesus is Gods son, others believe it is an allegory, others believe he was a messenger for God. The intention is the same. To each his own. As long as everybody takes a loving message away.

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I was raised Catholic....I then became atheist....then agnostic.....Finally, I created my own religion that makes the most since.

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Anonymous wrote:Christians or Catholics? Catholics definitely yes. Can't speak for all Christians.

I thought Catholics were Christian too

Mary is the most important deity for Catholics. Her Son, Jesus, is the most important for Christians.

You are obviously not Catholic so please do not attempt to speak for us. Mary is NOT worshipped as a deity. She holds a special place and is believed to be a saint who intercedes on our behalf (ie Holy Mother, pray for us).

This. She is not a "deity." But she is believed to be in heaven.

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If Jesus is the son of God , of course Mary was a virgin. I believe it , but the greatest miracle was Jesus' first one... Turning water into wine at a wedding ! Isn't that just like God?

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Anonymous wrote:Christians or Catholics? Catholics definitely yes. Can't speak for all Christians.

I thought Catholics were Christian too

Mary is the most important deity for Catholics. Her Son, Jesus, is the most important for Christians.

You are obviously not Catholic so please do not attempt to speak for us. Mary is NOT worshipped as a deity. She holds a special place and is believed to be a saint who intercedes on our behalf (ie Holy Mother, pray for us).

This. She is not a "deity." But she is believed to be in heaven.

Like Jesus, she ascended bodily into Heaven. They are the only people in human form who are in heaven. I suppose there must be a heavenly farm to provide sustenance for them. Also heavenly bathroom.

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Anonymous wrote:Christians or Catholics? Catholics definitely yes. Can't speak for all Christians.

Your Catholics are beyond infuriating. You know damn well all Christians believe Mary was a virgin. Stop with the holier than thou attitude.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Christians or Catholics? Catholics definitely yes. Can't speak for all Christians.

I thought Catholics were Christian too

Mary is the most important deity for Catholics. Her Son, Jesus, is the most important for Christians.

You are obviously not Catholic so please do not attempt to speak for us. Mary is NOT worshipped as a deity. She holds a special place and is believed to be a saint who intercedes on our behalf (ie Holy Mother, pray for us).

This. She is not a "deity." But she is believed to be in heaven.

Like Jesus, she ascended bodily into Heaven. They are the only people in human form who are in heaven. I suppose there must be a heavenly farm to provide sustenance for them. Also heavenly bathroom.

This is not true - she did not ascend into Heaven.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Christians or Catholics? Catholics definitely yes. Can't speak for all Christians.

I thought Catholics were Christian too

Mary is the most important deity for Catholics. Her Son, Jesus, is the most important for Christians.

You are obviously not Catholic so please do not attempt to speak for us. Mary is NOT worshipped as a deity. She holds a special place and is believed to be a saint who intercedes on our behalf (ie Holy Mother, pray for us).

This. She is not a "deity." But she is believed to be in heaven.

Like Jesus, she ascended bodily into Heaven. They are the only people in human form who are in heaven. I suppose there must be a heavenly farm to provide sustenance for them. Also heavenly bathroom.

This is not true - she did not ascend into Heaven.

Correct. It's called the "assumption" -- she was brought to heaven by God. Jesus "ascended" there under his own power. Very different.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Christians or Catholics? Catholics definitely yes. Can't speak for all Christians.

I thought Catholics were Christian too

Mary is the most important deity for Catholics. Her Son, Jesus, is the most important for Christians.

You are obviously not Catholic so please do not attempt to speak for us. Mary is NOT worshipped as a deity. She holds a special place and is believed to be a saint who intercedes on our behalf (ie Holy Mother, pray for us).

This. She is not a "deity." But she is believed to be in heaven.

Like Jesus, she ascended bodily into Heaven. They are the only people in human form who are in heaven. I suppose there must be a heavenly farm to provide sustenance for them. Also heavenly bathroom.

This is not true - she did not ascend into Heaven.

Correct. It's called the "assumption" -- she was brought to heaven by God. Jesus "ascended" there under his own power. Very different.

But in the paintings, you can't tell the difference -- they both went to heaven, not in any vehicle but their own body. Their feet are dangling off the ground and their arms are slightly extended - but not like they are flying or anything -- more like they're on a string. No one scoops or carries them up, and they are in human form in heaven, unlike anyone else there, even God, who is a spirit like the holy ghost and the angels and all the souls of the dead people.