Late to the party, and I have to run to an appointment in 10 minutes so I don't have time to read the thread, sorry . . .
But according to the fable, I think Mary gave consent. At least Luke 1:38 said so. The angel spoke to her, described what was about to happen in no detail, and waited for a response. Mary says "Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word."
Is a young woman going to say NO to some shining gorgeous angel who wants her to be the MOTHER OF GOD? Uh, probably not.
Not that it happened . . .
But according to the fable, I think Mary gave consent. At least Luke 1:38 said so. The angel spoke to her, described what was about to happen in no detail, and waited for a response. Mary says "Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word."
Is a young woman going to say NO to some shining gorgeous angel who wants her to be the MOTHER OF GOD? Uh, probably not.
Not that it happened . . .
"The family that prays together...is brainwashing their children."- Albert Einstein