What exactly does the Catholic Church mean by the "Virginity" of Mary?
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Possible ways to understand "***virginity***" :
- Some people may define it as no sexual event whatsoever.
- Some may define as not having intercourse with a male.
- Some may define it as not participating in any intimate acts with a male.
- Some may define it as an intact hymen.
I have a problem with the last one, since a lot of girls are not born with a hymen, or the hymen can be damaged in sports activities.
I can't see a logical reason to think that the Blessed mother was definitely born with one or didn't damage it with non sexual physical activity.
**So, what exactly does the Catholic Church mean by the "Virginity" of Mary?**
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Mar 21, 2018, 08:23 AM
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