I wasn't being ignorant.  I don't believe that Jesus was the true son of God.  My post was supposed to be a joke on that I believe Mary just had an affair then played it off.  I believe that he said I am a son of God (just like everyone else is) then people transformed him into something he isn't.  I will never believe in Christianity again but I do believe in a higher power.  This will be my last post here because eventually I will say something very harsh against Christians.  Maybe someday 99% of Christians who judge people, don't live Christian life, etc... will start acting like they are supposed to (help others in need, not judging others, etc).  Christians are hypocritical and judgmental which goes against what they are not supposed to be.  Anyways, have a good life.

I remember reading somewhere that the translation for the word traditionally inerpreted as "virgin" could also mean "young woman". Can't remember the book to give you a reference but I have it somewhere. Either way, seems more plausible an explaination to me.

Considerring the overwhelming lack of actual evidence and how fundamentally flawed the study in this is, it's almost insulting that you call these theories. At best they're hypotheses and flawed in their logic.

Aww, discussing religion is pretty much useless. Everybody will try to change the other's mind. And that won't happen.

As an atheist, I feel kinda sorry for people "battling" over this. A nice decision I made was promise to myself that I'll never try to discuss about religion with someone.

Interesting read. 

I don't really want to get into a discussion in regards to theology, philosophy and socialogy.  I loved/hated those courses in Post Sec. 

The only thing I can add that might put things in perspective when it comes to religion, politics, and practically everything else is FREE WILL.  That is the underlying factor in all arguments and unfortunately because of that, the difficulties of arguing anything definitive will be an almost impossible task.

so you met all 2 bllion christians on this planet? Wow, how long did it took you? Or did you just did some good old generalization on the entire group of 2 billion people????

I just want to say that I love how so many atheists somehow think they have a better understanding of Scripture than people who have dedicated their lives to studying the original language and culture said Scripture was written in. Especially considering how quick many of them are to jump on people who "don't know what they are talking about" in regards to science... I mean, if Scripture is that easy to understand and original language/context is unnecessary, why are pastors spending 5 years and tens of thousands of dollars going to seminary?

Just an observation.