“I just can’t set aside what I know of biology,” my dear friend Dwight told me as he explained why he had not yet tackled the June 7th topic in his blog series addressing the coordinated sermons being preached by a group of anti-progressive pastors in Arizona this season. The topic at hand? Why it matters that Jesus was born of a virgin.
“Virginity is not about biology,” I started to explain. I’ve been reflecting a lot on the role of Mary in my radical Christian faith lately as my community choir prepares for its Christmas in June concert. “Let me take a stab at it.” Dwight generously conceded some blog space to me for sorting through my swirling thoughts on the issue.
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