The virgin birth story is about an all-knowing, all-powerful deity impregnating a human teen. There is no definition of consent that would include that scenario. Happy Holidays.
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i've always imagined her and joseph coming up with some outlandish story to explain their little "accident" ... and then it got a little out of hand.
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Sorry. LK 1 26:38 states clearly that the angel communicated God's plan for Mary and in verse 38 she agreed. Whether you believe or disbelieve, it helps if you actually read the text.
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The biblical god regularly punished disobedience. The power difference (deity vs mortal) and the potential for violence for saying “no” negates her “yes.” To put someone in this position is an unethical abuse of power at best and grossly predatory at worst.
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Do you know the definition of the word “fiat”? Have you even *tried* to learn about the story? The whole premise of Mary’s involvement is that God asked her and she said yes. Not only is this tweet painfully try-hard, it’s also dead wrong.
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