I heard on the radio the other day that a ring is a symbol of eternity. Therefor if an engaged couple seperate or a married couple get divorced the ring should be disposed off otherwise it would put both parties in a situation of spiritual bondage. It was suggested that the ring be sold or given away. What do you think?
2006-07-17 02:08:54 · 19 answers · asked by SweetyPie 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The wedding ring is strictly symbolic. It is just an object.
I think that a failed marriage is bad enough all by itself... it doesn't need some hocus pokus added to make it any worse. Do with rings whatever you choose.
2006-07-17 02:13:29 · answer #1 · answered by sincityq 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the case of a breakup the ring should be sold or given back. If there is no hope of reconciliation, then a clean break must be made; else the reminder of the relationship is always present. Spiritual bondage can occur, particularly if one or both parties decide to enter into another relationship. Have the ring present can act as a barrier to establishing a new relationship. No man wants to compete with an old boyfriend, or ex-husband or a dead husband. The woman should rid herself of all reminders of previous relationships if she wants to start over clean and fresh and without any hindrances. I have known of women who wanted to remarry, but they refused to take off the old engagement ring and the wedding ring. This is an affront to the men that they are seeking a new relationship with. Men are highly territorial over their women, and they resent the intrusion of another man onto their turf.
2006-07-17 09:22:47 · answer #2 · answered by Preacher 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not think that once you got married and god forbid get a divorce..You have to get rid of the ring or sell it because it is spiritual bondage.. it is just a ring.. But for people that believe that it keeps you spiritually bonded then get the guy that married you do un bless or even re bless the ring.. he can bless it for whatever reason you want.. if they even do that. i guess they would since they blessed it for you to get married.. that would be the only sensible thing to do if you believe in that.
if not then keep the ring and don't wear it.. i have all the rings that my ex b/f's gave me over the years and i do not wear them they are just there as a memory.. and the same goes for ex wedding rings.. my husband has his old wedding ring from his first wife. but does not wear it and does not even look at it.. it is for his kids when they get older. sometimes keeping stuff like that is a good thing.
My mom and dad got a divorce and they both took off there rings and put them in a container for when i got engaged they gave us there rings to get married in.. we also had our own set that got blessed at the same time as my mom and dads rings.. but it was something special to my husband and i.
2006-07-17 09:23:12 · answer #3 · answered by ~Mrs.C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't agree with that.
in god's eyes, there is no such thing as divorce.
once u r married, but in the bible it talks about only 2 reasons for a divorce.
now, b/4 being married & just engaged that 's a different situation.
i've never heard of spiritual bondage to be honest with you. where u got all this info from, you should check deeper into this. call a pastor from a church & ask this question because i'm a pastor's wife & not once have i ever heard of this in the 15 yrs i've been serving god.
2006-07-17 09:17:58 · answer #4 · answered by lu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's absolute nonsense. The ring is a gift to the woman, and hers to do with as she chooses, whether or not the couple remains a couple. She can keep it, she can sell it, she can give it away - whatever floats her boat. There is no Scripture that supports the nonsensical idea that either party is somehow exposed to "spiritual bondage" regarding the ring. Perhaps you should broaden your horizons.
2006-07-17 09:13:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ring came from a pagan back round. The left ring finger has a vain that connects to your heart. So when you get engaged/married, it's like a thing to say, "Our hearts are connected by these exchanged rings." But God intended that man and wife become one when married and have sex. So you are spiritually connected when you have relations with some one.
2006-07-17 09:18:41 · answer #6 · answered by thisisme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The day i broke up with my wife, my wedding ring fell off my finger and so was lost (true story). I believe that was spiritual to say the relationship was truly over.
I would never have sold it or gave it away, would have rather thrown it into the ocean, so no one else could ever have it, but i would know where it was forever.
2006-07-17 09:19:35 · answer #7 · answered by Jay Jay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that if the seperation is a friendly one or agreed on by both parties that the ring should be kept as a keepsake.Put away and not worn, kept to represent a love that was and is no more.A memory to last ones life.
2006-07-17 09:13:52 · answer #8 · answered by gary_spartos 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well to say Spiritual Bondage is a bit much. When one divorces they should yes be rid of all the things that remind them of the marriage, even your thoughts of the partner can keep them depressed.
2006-07-17 09:20:39 · answer #9 · answered by iwant_u2_wantme2000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A ring is just a ring. It has no value beyond what the individuals place on it spiritually. It is a symbol only.
2006-07-17 09:15:35 · answer #10 · answered by Mamma mia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋