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Originally Posted by Aquila
It’s my conviction that marriages should be private arrangements. Certainly churches could solemnize marriage; however, two individuals should be able to solemnize their marriage privately. All that I think should be necessary is record of the two proclaiming to be married by using same name etc. I don’t believe the government should regulate the most private and intimate arrangements of adults. The Bible tells us, “What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.” ( Mark 10:9). The key here for me is, “What therefore God hath joined together,” God is the one who unites couples… not the state, not the church. Even allowing the church authority to solemnize marriage is uncomfortable. Remember, it was the Roman Catholic Church that outlawed marriage for priests and even regulated the marriage of soldiers and nobility. Yes, churches also abuse their power in this area. Some would refuse to solemnize interracial couples. I vote that marriage should be a private matter determined by two adults, much like common law marriage standards. But that’s just me. |
I believe there needs to be SOME government meddling in the sense that married couples enjoy many legal rights.
However I completely agree with the bolded part. Ever hear the horror stories of couples trying to get married on bible colleges? Or some more UC church's where a number of "permissions" are required, such as from pastors and parents?
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