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The Bible tells us that Mary and Joseph were a couple when Mary became pregnant even though she was a virgin. When you really think about this situation it raises some interesting questions. If Joseph really hadn't had sexual relations with Mary and then she informs him that she is pregnant wouldn't you think that Joseph would be a little upset and maybe even leave her? Also, why would God commit what appears to be adultery with a woman who already had a husband and then expect that man to raise this child as if he were his own? And what would any man think if his wife informed him that she was pregnant but that she hadn't been sleeping around and that it was actually God's baby so he shouldn't be upset about it?
Well now this is going to be interesting, I have also heard that at the time that this child, Jesus was born,Mary and Joseph were not married and it wasn't until afterwards that they supposedly got married, I guess that would mean she had this child out of wedlock, but that's just one of the stories I've heard about this. Don't know how true that is.
Didn't Joseph get some kind of message from God saying that it's ok to get with the program ? So God impregnated Mary. He had to keep that hymen intact !
The Bible tells us that Mary and Joseph were a couple when Mary became pregnant even though she was a virgin. When you really think about this situation it raises some interesting questions. If Joseph really hadn't had sexual relations with Mary and then she informs him that she is pregnant wouldn't you think that Joseph would be a little upset and maybe even leave her? Also, why would God commit what appears to be adultery with a woman who already had a husband and then expect that man to raise this child as if he were his own? And what would any man think if his wife informed him that she was pregnant but that she hadn't been sleeping around and that it was actually God's baby so he shouldn't be upset about it?
I would invite you to read the account. There really are no questions raised that are in question.
The account details Joseph's reaction and subsequent understanding of Mary's situation.
God commit adultery? In what way? This was a case of immaculate conception, not actual sex.
Mary and Joseph were not married at this time. They were betrothed.
As to the question posed in the title of your post, God chose a couple to raise the child because that's how he wants children raised. By a father and a mother.
I would invite you to read the account. There really are no questions raised that are in question.
The account details Joseph's reaction and subsequent understanding of Mary's situation.
God commit adultery? In what way? This was a case of immaculate conception, not actual sex. Mary and Joseph were not married at this time. They were betrothed.
As to the question posed in the title of your post, God chose a couple to raise the child because that's how he wants children raised. By a father and a mother.
Hate to tell you this, but it is the same thing. Betrothal (also called espousal) is a formal state of engagement to be married.
Historically betrothal was a formal contract, blessed or officiated by a religious authority. Betrothal was binding as marriage and a divorce was necessary to terminate a betrothal. Betrothed couples were regarded legally as husband and wife - even before their wedding and physical union
Hate to tell you this, but it is the same thing. Betrothal (also called espousal) is a formal state of engagement to be married.
Historically betrothal was a formal contract, blessed or officiated by a religious authority. Betrothal was binding as marriage and a divorce was necessary to terminate a betrothal. Betrothed couples were regarded legally as husband and wife - even before their wedding and physical union
And God, impregnated a married woman, sex or not, it was not Josephs child. Cheating.
Expect the flock to pipe in any moment :
"He's GOD ! He can do anything he wants !"
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Why not just read the account for yourself
