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I'm curious why it would matter? Serious question.
Which part? The virgin birth part?
If so, it's because every sect of Christianity affirms that Jesus was conceived of the Holy Spirit.
This is because it is necessary for the Messiah to be without sin. Original Sin comes into play, so he can't have a traditional birth with man an woman, at least according to Mosaic law.
Furthermore, in order to fulfill the prophecies, he had to be born of a virgin.
14 Therefore the Lord [a]himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and she shall call his name [b]Immanuel. - Isaiah 7:14
As it concerns whether or not Joseph had sex with her while Jesus was in the womb, it only concerns me as far as the fact I'm in a conversation with someone who is convinced with every fiber of their being that "fear not to take Mary thy wife:" means Joseph banged her when pregnant -- his words, not mine.
I mean I always just assumed they had sex later but Joseph didn't want the shame of appearing cucked or immoral when his wife showed up pregnant before the mariage