does marriage in today's society essential or not?

Question

does marriage in today's society essential ? and why??

im currently havin' an interschool debate on "marriage is not essential in today's society" and im the affirmative

Answer 1

OK - let's see if I can throw a non-religious view behind the affirmative. As much as many would argue that marriage is little more than a piece of paper, as someone married once before and about to be re-married (in 4weeks 4days), I see it as far more significant.

Marriage is basically a way of offering deep commitment to another person (although many these days seem to degrade that fact with rising infidelity). It is not simply about the exchange of meaningless vows - you are offering yourself heart and soul to another personal....the ultimate gift and sacrifice.

You are joining your path in life with another. Sure two people can live together for their entire (adult) lives without being wed. But marriage is not simply about two people living together, but about honouring each other enough to make an important commitment. You are committing yourself to put THEIR needs and THEIR well-being above your own. You are saying to that person "I don't need to keep my options open any more - I have found the one I want to grow old with". What's more special/beautiful than such a promise as that?

Does marriage offer a fool-proof guarantee of a successful relationship? Sadly no - "for better or worse" seems to have little value these days. (Before someone throws my own divorce at me, I spent 7 yrs with a wife who was both physically and emotionally abusive!). But then there are no guarantees in life (a person studying for a degree at university has no guarantee of either graduating, or finding a job in that field even if they do) - so does that mean we give up hope and never try?? I would hope not.

Ultimately I believe that yes, marriage IS essential in our society. In an age where we are so often driven by our own needs and desires; where we so often look out for "number one"; marriage reminds us of things far more beautiful and important. What is more fulfilling that sharing our lives and ourselves with the one we love?

Should we give up on marriage as either being too difficult or as a needless tradition - certainly not. It would be the equivalent of taking a bottle of weed-killer to all the flowers in the world - they too might be considered a non-essential, but wouldn't the world be a cold and drab place without their beauty?

Answer 2

Good, strong marriages are the foundations of good, strong families which are essential to the well-being of any society because the family is the first government God ordained. Even if you don't believe in God, can you not see how the love and devotion of a strong family would keep young people from doing drugs, committing crimes, etc?

People today don't view marriage as something permanent. Most people have the mindset that if it doesn't work out, they can just get a divorce. This is often devastating on children and causes fear and feelings of loneliness, hurt, and confusion. How many criminals have you heard of who say the reason they did wrong was "they had a strong, loving family"?

Answer 3

Marriage results in the making of families which is the smallest group into which a society can be broken. The family have a direct effect on the larger society which itself is a mirror of the family unit. And when a marriage fails and the family breaks it is the society that suffers.
Marriage is not a 'must have thing', and nobody should marry unless he/she is prepared for the attendant responsibilty but it is nonetheless very essential for society building and maintenance.

Answer 4

Good luck. You have your work cut out for you. First marriage IS essential in that it makes a real commitment between two people legally binding, protecting each one in Case the marriage ends for any reason. Secondly, it gives children a safe environment to grow and mature in as they feel part of a family group.

Chow!!

Answer 5

Essential.

Answer 6

Yes marriage is essential .

Answer 7

Yes!

Catholics believe that the spouses of a marriage:

• Create a bond, which by its very nature is perpetual and exclusive.

• Are strengthened and consecrated for the duties and the dignity of their state.

• Are sealed by God himself in their consent to mutually give and receive one another.

• Form a covenant that is integrated into God's covenant with man: "Authentic married love is caught up into divine love."

• Have their own special grace that:
. • Perfects the couple's love.
. • Strengthens their unity.
. • Helps one another to attain holiness in their married life.
. • Helps in welcoming and educating their children.

With love in Christ.

Answer 8

Very much. most of the normal people other than those in movies & fashion are living a happy married life, incalculating their children the same values that were taught to them & ensuring the " faithful" marriages work today, tomorrow & forever.
Its those lacking faith in themselves & spouses tend to narry & seperate.
To divorce / seperate , there would always be thousand reasons but to be together only one reason suffices- That you both want to.

Answer 9

Let's ask the doggies themselves! Yet by limiting the partners, they can avoid risk of STD( if dogs have one...)or unnecessary pregnancy, so it seems like a safe way. UO.OUbow!

Answer 10

abosolutely yes...marriage is an act that says both of the couple takes the vow to hold each other and remain faithful and true until the end.