In other threads we've debated about "privatized marriage" vs. "civil marriage".
But here's a question I've wanted to ask and I've yet to get much feed back...
Would you accept a couple into your church who were "spiritually married" in a "government free marriage"? Please explain why you would or why you wouldn't.
Here's an example of a ministry that provides such marriages:
http://ingodseyesonly.com/
They believe:
What We Believe...
•Marriage is a covenant not a contract. Frequently, civil marriage complicates inheritance, pensions, social security, medical care, property ownership and many other areas of a union.
•In God's Eyes Only Marriage is a covenant without a marriage license.
•Marriage is a commitment between a man and a woman before God.
•Originally, God brought the idea of monogamy and marriage. Later, men came with the idea of imposing laws around marriage.
•Marriage is a celebration; in fact, Jesus' first miracle was at a wedding where he turned the water into wine.
•Marriage is honorable and blessed of God.
•Marriage declares a partnership between a man and a woman. It celebrates their complementing strengths for each other.
•Marriage is the very sacrament of divine love.
•Marriage is God's answer to loneliness.
•The Bible encourages a man and a woman to commit to each other in the eyes of God.
Links to supplimental articles:
Five Reasons Why Christians (and non Christians) Should Not Obtain A Marriage License:
http://chrisforliberty.blogspot.com/...s-and-non.html
Privatize Marriage:
http://patriot.net/~crouch/act/boaz.html
It's Time To Privatize Marriage:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,57749,00.html
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