What happened to the sanctity of marriage?
84087
I believe Henry the eighth is to blame
392945
I have nothing against same-sex marriages. I think it's really stupid how the government is not allowing it in the US. We have the freedom of religion. Wouldn't that mean that we have the freedom to choose what sex our marriage partner is? This topic is purely religious, and what happened to "seperation of church and state"? For the land of the free, there are a lot of useless things restricting our freedom.
418160
I would like to first address the use of the term marriage in relationship to same-sex unions. Marriage is a religious definition in use for four or more thousand years to signify the union of a man and woman for the purpose of procreating and maintaining a long term relationship to raise the children of this union. It is also necessary to have this union to exist within a community. Marriage has at its' heart the goal of extending ones' heritage and history. \n\nThe Old Testament of the Bible which is the basis for Jewish Religion, combined with the New Testament which is the basis for Christianity and is a revered book of Islam support this  definition. With this in mind, same-sex unions do not fit the definition for marriage.\n\nNow laws that forbid same-sex unions have been in effect for this same period of time. The reasoning for this is that they do not serve  needs of the community and are viewed as deviant behavior in nearly all cultures that exist today.\n\nOnly in cultures that place the needs of the individual higher than the needs of the community, is there a tendency for homosexuality and same-sex unions to be allowed.\n\nLaws forbidding these unions exist in matriarchial societies as well as patriachial societies. Other reasons given for laws governing marriage and sexual behavior are to maintain the health of individuals within the community. Another reason given is that this behavior does not follow within the norm for the behavior for a culture.
86507
Hello zun_noon.. :)\n\nThere is no marriage..For we will be liken unto the angels..neither male nor female..we will receive glorious new bodies..\n\n\nMatthew 29  ¶ Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the Scriptures, nor the power of God.\n \n30  For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven.\n\n============================================================\n\nThere is a pure river of water of life..the Tree of life is on either side of this river..Revelation 22 \n\n1  And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.\n \n2  In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life,  which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.\n \n3  And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him:\n \n4  and they shall see his face; and his name shall be in their foreheads.\n \n5  And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever.  \n\n============================================================\n\nThere is no more pain nor suffering for God shall wipe away all of our tears and there shall be no more death..Revelations 21\n\n4  And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death,  neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.\n \n============================================================\n\nThere is no longer any need for the sun nor the moon..for the Glory of Our Lord shall be our light..there will be no more night..or darkness..Revelations 21\n\n23  And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, Is. 60.19 and the Lamb is the light thereof.\n \n24  And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and honor into it.\n \n25  And the gates of it shall not be shut at all by day: for there shall be no night there.\n \n============================================================\n\nNo there will be no cars or any that is not of celetial body..nothing that is terretial will be there..for only spiritual things can enter into Heaven..or be with our Heavenly Father..\n\nIn Jesus Most Precious Name..\nWith Love..In Christ..
1104251
I sure agree with you that saying marriage is only about signing a paper and nothing more is very degrading and hurtful to what the marriage should be. A marriage should be a happy uniting of two people who love and cherish each other in the bonds of Holy Matrimony till death do us part. It is a commitment and a vow that should be taken seriously and not lightly spoken. Sad part is most people marry and do not mean a word they say and that is why to them it is only signing papers and nothing more. We need to get our values straight and look at this God's way . I heard today from our pastor some great statistics that married men live nine years longer then single men and that people who divorce live shorter then married people as well and we feel that because people who choose to stay married and commited to each other and do things the way that God designed the marriage to be that God will bless the marriages and lives of the people that do!\nhttp://www.marriagetoday.org
580173
Marriage is a religious "Christian" institution. Gays should be allowed to join in legal "unions" that have all the same benefits of marriage. But to call it marriage is like a buddhist claiming he wants to have a Bar Mitzvah.
561293
Paul addressed the issue of marital status. He said it was best to remain as he was Single(widower). but said if one did marry it was not a sin nor is it a sin to remain single.\n\nPaul's concern was that one does not burn with desire/passion then it is best to marry. remember that sex outside the covenant of marriage is Fornication. ans fornication is sexual immorality. this puts fornicating in the company of adultery and homosexuality. \n\nthe only difference between single vs married is single people are bond only to Jesus and have greater flexibility in going and serving. However they will lack a help mate and intimate relationship which can only be found in marriage.
977615
The Church has adopted celibacy as a matter of discipline, not as a matter of doctrine.\n\nThe first 30 or 40 popes were free to marry, and most did.\nIt was not until the 12th century that celibacy became an obligation. The first problem with celibacy that surfaced in our own time was the realization that the clergy was useless when it came to advising married couples on sexual problems. Right now they are fighting over priest being allowed to marry. \n\nSo, to answer your question. Once upon a time, yes they could. Now they can't. Soon they will.
440387
I am a Christian and my hubby and I got married in a courthouse. I wasn't pregnant or anything, we just decided it was time to get married. It had no effect on my relationship with God, and in fact parts of the Bible were said at our ceremony. It was blessed by God and I truly believe that.
947177
Hi.. Josie .. how are you?\nHope you remember me.\n\nDowry marriage is still existing in many parts of India. But the percentage is really decreased. The people are not demanding nowadays. But ther are happily accepting whatever the bride's father offers.\n\nI hope this trend will go soon.\n\nHowever this is not applicable for love marriages.
1003980
Its been quietly going on for some time.  The recent furor over legal same sex marriages has just put it in the public eye.  Lesbian priests, gay marriage, and western civilization hasn't fallen.
689375
The constitution does NOT define marriage, or even address it. You can look at the constitutions of individual states such as Alaska, Alabama, New Jersey, Vermont, etc. As for "societal" norms, I suggest you go to the periodicals section of your library and look at wedding announcements, etc. Look closely at the constitution of the state of Alabama and you can see where amendments were added to refuse interracial marriage (and they are not repealed even today!). Georgia is the same, but theirs is repealed.
546278
I used to believe it was quite archaic. I always believed in love, and considered it the prime motivaton for marriage. I believed it was the couples sole decision, and no other enity should be involved.  However, as time progessed, my feelings have changed.  In AMERICA, the divorce rate is 50%.  Somethings wrong with the system. I'm rethinking the idea of planned marriages.  They seem to last quite a bit longer.
1101811
Doesnt seem that we have ruined marriage without the help of gay marriage. Look at the divorce rate...could be possibly screw it up anymore. Maybe gay marriage might actually benefit the divorce rate.
454295
During the Middle Ages. It was done to protect church owned property from passing to the wife upon the priest's death.\nThe ban on marriage is only in the Western (Roman) rite. Priests are allowed to be married in the Eastern rites of the Catholic church. Also, married Episcopal priests may convert and, of course, remain married as Catholic priests.
573612
Marriage is honorable in all and the bed undefiled. No one outside of a marriage has the right to regulate/dictate what husband and wife do together in their marriage bed. And besides we who have a relationship with God know he is well able to let us know if a thing is wrong. Aside from that what a husband and wife do is not open for public debate. It is sacred....... and beautiful
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The biggest problem in bad marriages is usually the lack of conversation.\n\nWhen people can use a bible, and start condemning everything outside their window, then at least they will never have lack of conversation.