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Originally posted by Cuirassier
I have no problem believing that some did. For me, however it doesn't alter the fact that Scripture does not seem in the least bit ambiguous on the matter. That settles it for me.
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The Scripture nowhere states that Mary engaged in sexual relations; it is merely assumed on the basis that all married people engage in such relations. But it is clear for all to see that this was no ordinary marriage. It was made for the sole purpose of giving respectability to the virgin; and the Scripture expressly says that Joseph did not engage in sexual relations, as an ordinary married couple would do.