How do they? City hall? Rather dull no?
2006-07-04 05:43:37 · 32 answers · asked by ockristy 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Wow, that really sucks. So theres no ceremony, just exchange of rings and signing of papers? There are so many atheists, yet we never hear of their marraiges.. =P
2006-07-04 05:48:43 · update #1
I didn't mean the question to be offensive really.. I was just curious if any ceremony is conducted. I grew up from a very religious family, and I have not seen any non-religous weddings. And for the record, I am an atheist.
2006-07-04 06:20:45 · update #2
I'm an atheist... Here's how I got married...
I met this really fantastic lady. We just clicked. I proposed about a year after we met. We decided to get married in September, the nicest weather from the date I proposed. We got married in a park -- we only had to reserve it for like $20. And we rented some chairs for fifty bucks. It was really pretty. There was a grove of flowers where we said our vows. Everyone drove in from all over -- my folks flew in. If you can find the right spot, outdoor weddings really are nice. My wife looked beautiful. Mostly it was so satisfying to have a ceremony about the love you have for someone -- with all your family and friends.
People who don't believe everything others people do -- we're all still people. It's easy to be drawn to our differences. But I get a warmer feeling thinking about all the cool things we have in common.
2006-07-04 06:18:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
They get married just like everyone else. They exchange rings and say their vows and have a big party. The ceremony is presided over by a justice of the peace or a ship's captain.
We are just like you are. Honestly.
I've got news for you. The whole thing in church is just a formality. You're not actually married until that "rather dull" city hall part is done.
Why can you not accept that we are people just like you?
2006-07-04 06:12:13 · answer #2 · answered by wrathpuppet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm an atheist; last year I married a pagan in a civil/pagan ceremony. The woman who officiated was a notary and pagan priestess.
The service was beautiful, outdoors in a meadow, lots of flowers. We used the framework of of an old Celtic wedding then played with the wording.
There are many reasons besides religious ones for people to get married. It doesn't change our commitment to each other, but rather announces that commitment to the world. We both in our 50s and have to think about health issues that may arise; we want to notified in case of emergency, make medical decisions, and be able to visit should one of us end up in critical care. And there are tax advantages...
2006-07-04 07:02:54 · answer #3 · answered by raysny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just a word of advice:lay off the atheist bashing.But to answer your question, I am an ordained minister and have done civil ceremonies for those who do not wish to have a religion based ceremony.And one of the ceremonies was done in a castle.So, dull? I think not.
2006-07-04 05:48:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fortunately, Atheists no longer have to forgo marriage to avoid religious weddings. They can take advantage of the common law marriages available in many states and — in effect — marry themselves. They can avail themselves of a justice of the peace, many a one of which will perform ceremonies outside of the court house and in more festive settings. In some states, they can even obtain the services of individuals who are registered as marriage celebrants. Some of those celebrants or officiants are not alone willing to perform completely nonreligious nuptials but are officers of chapters of American Atheists.
2006-07-04 05:49:29 · answer #5 · answered by mkboldin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been to plenty of secular, non-christian and inter-faith weddings. There is still a ceremony, exchange of vows, rings. They are usually held at some other lavish location, other than a church. They are still quite traditional and steeped in formality, however there is no mention of God.
2006-07-04 05:53:39 · answer #6 · answered by smedrik 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the United States, a marriage is a civil contract. You get a license from the state and you are considered a single legal entity in certain matters, such as your finances.
While marriage has religious roots, it is, effectively, a government tool that allows for the orderly aquisition and disposition of assets between two people who are acting as one legal entity -- a sort of incorporation of love, if you will.
2006-07-04 05:49:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The same way that any couple would get married. Marriage is a ceremony to publicly announce that two people are committed to one another.
2006-07-04 05:50:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like everyone else. With the proper LEGAL papwerwork.
Because without that, you are not married. Proving once and for all that marriage is a LEGAL institution first, and a religious one second if at all.
Understand now? Good.
2006-07-04 05:54:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
city hall and then have a ceremony with a Justice of the Peace, or just write their own vows and celebrate with friends and family.
2006-07-06 04:51:52 · answer #10 · answered by JCCCMA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋