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You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
do you think Mary was really a virgin
<|assistant|>
This is a matter of personal opinion. Although the Bible does not explicitly state that Mary was a virgin, numerous Christian beliefs and teachings suggest that she was. Many Christians interpret the lack of a known father for Jesus as confirmation of Mary's virginity. As the mother of Jesus, Mary also fits within the tradition of the Jewish line of virgin brides, which would further strengthen the belief that she was a virgin. Thus, while some may question whether or not Mary was a virgin, much of Christian teaching implies she was.