The Virgin Birth

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This paper discusses whether Mary, mother of Jesus, had a choice in the matter of her pregnancy and how those who are true believers in the virgin birth dare not question its validity. The paper examines how believers have faith that Jesus' conception and subsequent birth was foretold and all that occurred was meant to be, therefore, Mary had no choice in the matter as she was destined to become "impregnated" by the Holy Spirit and thus the mother of Jesus Christ. The paper also looks at how this immaculate conception and birth of Jesus are documented in the biblical books of "Matthew" and "Luke".

From the Paper:

"In Woodman's book, however, the "virgin" is not pregnant with child, but instead is pregnant with limitless possibilities, which represent the aspect of the feminine that exists inside of every man and/or woman who has the courage to truly be themselves, yet to develop and continue to "become" what they are destined to be (10). Woodman writes how the "virgin" has a loving balance with unity and positive energy, and when allowed to be encompassed by "the spirit of life" she can become conscious of herself as a beautiful, individual soul. "

Sample of Sources Used:

• Author Anonymous. Buddist Scriptures. Hawthorn, Australia: Penguin Global, 2005.
• Birth/Revelation: Dreams and Encountering the Divine. Lecture.
• Woodman, Marion. The Pregnant Virgin: A Process of Psychological Transformation. Toronto, Canada: Inner City Books, 1985.

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