is marriage something that is defined by a piece of paper, or is it something deeper. How does God know that two people are married if it is only a piece of paper defining this marriage? What is marriage to God?
2006-09-16 12:33:42 · 12 answers · asked by pilotmanitalia 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
in the catholic church, holy matrimony is a spiritual bond between two people that in turn form "one body". God through his grace has united to the couple to remain together and form a relationship just like God is a relationship of father ,son , holy spirit>
2006-09-16 12:36:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Marriage is a union between a man and a woman which begins with a covenant before God. The "paper" is the legal document necessary by law. But, the covenant is a sacred and holy rite where vows are exchanged before God and other people. A healthy marriage should unite the husband and wife in body, soul and spirit.
2006-09-16 12:52:58 · answer #2 · answered by Songbird 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Marriage is a sanctity in the Bible, the joining of two that make one. Holy Matrimony. Covenant of Marraige and a promise to God in the joining in marriage. Here are some versus that may help you from the Bible and God.
Genesis 1:27-30
Genesis 9:7
Ephesians 5:31-33
2006-09-16 12:42:09 · answer #3 · answered by yeppers 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
In the Christianity, marriage is the joining of two souls, a man and a woman, under the covenant of God, for eternity. The piece of paper is the contract between the man and woman, while the ceremony is the outward showing of your commitment to the world. Ceremonies and contracts differ between cultures.
2006-09-16 12:39:41 · answer #4 · answered by nom_de_plume30 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
God is active in our lives. It is He who joins a man and a woman in a relationship of mutual love. The Sacrament of Marriage bears witness to His action. Through this Sacrament, a man and a woman are publicly joined as husband and wife. They enter into a new relationship with each other, God, and the Church. Since Marriage is not viewed as a legal contract, there are no vows in the Sacrament. According to Orthodox teachings, Marriage is not simply a social institution, it is an eternal vocation of the kingdom. A husband and a wife are called by the holy Spirit not only to live together but also to share their Christian life together so that each, with the aid of the other, may grow closer to God and become the persons they are meant to be. In the Orthodox Marriage Service, after the couple have been betrothed and exchanged rings, they are crowned with "crowns of glory and honor" signifying the establishment of a new family under God. Near the conclusion of the Service, the husband and wife drink from a common cup which is reminiscent of the wedding of Cana and which symbolized the sharing of the burdens and joys of their new life together.
My goodness - what is with all the negativity. The truth hurts doesn't it.
2006-09-16 12:38:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Marriage has nothing to do with God. It is a contract entered into by two people, sanctioned by the state. Whatever other feelings a couple brings to the marriage defines it.
Why does God care if two people are married anyway?
2006-09-16 12:40:21 · answer #6 · answered by Tommy 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
It's a piece of paper that declares the pairing. Nothing more, nothing less. The bible is just an old book, nothing more, nothing less.
Marriage isn't a country club that only allows straights. It's a commitment between two consenting adults.
2006-09-16 12:37:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Given the fact (according to the Bible) Abraham had a child by his slave, Hagar, while he was married to Sarah; and, prostituted his wife, Sarah, to the Egyptians, it's obvious the Biblical God has little regard for marriage of any kind.
2006-09-16 12:49:11 · answer #8 · answered by Left the building 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Marriage is the union of a man and a woman. They become one. And are expected to raise a Christian family, and encourage eachother, to continue in the faith.
2006-09-16 12:46:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think Jesus saw it primarily as a way to protect the rights (such as they were at the time) of women and the children they would bear.
2006-09-16 12:37:30 · answer #10 · answered by Sweetchild Danielle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋