Topic: TO DEATH DO YOU PART..or NOT? | |
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I think there are many issues within this topic. The first is of course
the idea of semantics. Marriage, what does the word mean? To some, it means to join two lives together to form a life long family commitment by the exchange of vows before God. In taking these vows, as Christians, both agree to honor them and to maintain their ties to the church or their faith. This is a very serious venture for those with a deep faith and a commitment to following the scriptures that govern the marriage arrangement. Just a personal observation here, but I think for these folks, there is much more at stake when considering divorce. To others marriage is nothing more than a ritual performed for the purpose stated above. Many of these poeple probably would never be married (in the manner above) Still others view marriage as a legal agreement. There are laws in place, at least in the U.S., that were meant to protect those who agree to this legal arrangement. By acknowledging legally and in writing that the intention is to work as a single unit, or as a family, these laws become effective. So when asking how others view divorce, it is necessary to know how they view marriage first. So now I can answer your question, bored. Being an atheist I would not be married in a church. In fact I would never be married were it not for the 'legal' aspects that "marriage" initiates. Without the legal contract that shows the government your intention, one can not take advantage of the laws that were set in place to protect the rights of a 'married' couple. That being said, there is only one reason, my opinion, for marriage, and that is to take advantage of the laws regarding married couples. This means little else, except that divorce is a non-issue or not relevant, to anything other than one's happiness and well-being. Please do not confuse this with any other issue. For example, if you had asked "how seriously would you give and receive commitment vows with a partner" I would tell you, these vows, whether invoked through one's faith or exchanged in the sight of witnesses, are very serious indeed. And it must take much soul searching and many painful moments in determining that these vows can no longer be kept. But this decision, at least by me, has no moral implication. |
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Some great insightful posts
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