You have 2 ppl legally free to marry, BUT doing so will really, really wreck essential benefits drawn separately. (Examples: elderly; physically or mentally handicapped---I've seen all cases.)
They are in love & committed to each other, & want to share the rest of their lives together--& yes, this includes a romantic (and erotic) component. Their families say "GO FOR IT!", & there's support for public "handfasting" or declaration ceremony to mark their bond. Their local "community" is perfectly willing to consider them as a "married couple".
Many Western religions frown on copulation outside of legal marriage as a sin. "Holy Scripture Plainly Saith...." (N.B.: Scripture, Lev. 19:19 also pretty Plainly Saith that linen-woolen mixes are forbidden, as is mixing 2 types of seed in fields.)
How to reconcile honest faith, wanting to "follow God's rules" (tough to interpret at times) with modern challenges & human needs? Go with the intent & let the Deity ultimately judge?
2006-10-12
08:17:03
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