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Originally posted by sampo <BR> <BR><BR>According to the bible, Mary had no choice whatsoever! She did not even choose to become impregnated!
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<P>Mary could have said no. But she didn't because she was a woman of faith:</P><BR>
<DT><B>Luke <A name=38>1:38</A></B> <BR>
<DD>And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her. <BR>
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<DD><BR>And, she was happy to carry Christ: <BR>
<DT><B>Luke <A name=46>1:46</A></B> <BR>
<DD>And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, <BR><BR>
<DT><B><A name=47>1:47</A></B> <BR>
<DD>And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. <BR><BR>
<DT><B><A name=48>1:48</A></B> <BR>
<DD>For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. <BR><BR>
<DT><B><A name=49>1:49</A></B> <BR>
<DD>For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name. <BR><BR>
<DT><B><A name=50>1:50</A></B> <BR>
<DD>And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation. <BR><BR>
<DT><B><A name=51>1:51</A></B> <BR>
<DD>He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. <BR><BR>
<DT><B><A name=52>1:52</A></B> <BR>
<DD>He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree. <BR><BR>
<DT><B><A name=53>1:53</A></B> <BR>
<DD>He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away. <BR><BR>
<DT><B><A name=54>1:54</A></B> <BR>
<DD>He hath holpen his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy; <BR><BR>
<DT><B><A name=55>1:55</A></B> <BR>
<DD>As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever. <BR>
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<P><EM>Hail Mary full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of death. Amen.</EM></P><BR>
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