i want to know what the regulations are in this state for new ministers and wedding ceremonies? i am fourteen but already understand the bible. please help?
2006-11-11 05:21:10 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
please answer................i'm desperate.
2006-11-11 05:23:06 · update #1
you don't need to be married married at all. i already know polygamy is a sin.
2006-11-11 09:00:54 · update #2
I don't think you've come to the correct place to answer this.
You may not be allowed to perform weddings at your age because in order to do so, you must have the ability to sign a contract, and as a minor, you may not be qualified to do so. You may also need to register with the state prior to performing weddings, and that may involve a registration or licensing fee. Remember, a marriage is a legally binding contract between two people that can only be dissolved by a judge, so it's important that everyone in the community take the process seriously.
If you want to participate as a minister in a wedding, let me suggest that you connect yourself with a mentor, a pastor who is willing to help you learn the ropes and will sign all the appropriate paperwork when necessary. In 4 short years, when you turn 18, you will then have the ability to take the responsibility on your own.
But also let me recommend you attend seminary. You still have a lot to learn.
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2006-11-11 05:30:14 · answer #1 · answered by NHBaritone 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is understandable you are desperate.
Only 14, already a reverand and knowing next to nothing about your responsibilities.
If you understood the Bible you'd realize you don't yet quite qualify to be a reverand.
Part of the qualifications are:
If you have a wife, you must have only one. 1 Timothy 3:2,4.
Can you be a married man at 14 in Rhode Island?
The best help I can offer you is stop and listen the next time people knock on your door and want to share a thought about God's kingdom.
2006-11-11 15:14:14 · answer #2 · answered by Uncle Thesis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you understand the bible you will understand there is only one Reverend, that is God. Are you God? If you want to know the laws of your state, go to a lawyer or check with the local ministers as they can tell you what you want to know or go to the state website and see what it says.
2006-11-11 13:26:50 · answer #3 · answered by ramall1to 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Talk with your county clerk. That's who issues marriage licenses.
Fourteen and "already understand the bible". Hmm.
2006-11-11 14:05:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Officials empowered to join persons in marriage.
Every ordained clergy or elder in good standing, every justice of the supreme court, superior court, family court, workers' compensation court, district court or administrative adjudication court, the clerk of the supreme court, every clerk of a superior court, family court, district court, or administrative adjudication court, magistrates, special or general magistrates of the superior court, family court or district court, administrators of the workers' compensation court, every former justice or judge and former administrator of these courts and every former chief clerk of the district court, and every former clerk of a superior court may join persons in marriage in any town in this state; and every justice and every former justice of the municipal courts of the cities and towns in this state and of the police court of the town of Johnston and every probate judge may join persons in marriage in any city or town in this state, and wardens of the town of New Shoreham may join persons in marriage in New Shoreham. Title 15, Chap. 15-1, § 15-3-5
Just do a search of your State Government site.
2006-11-11 13:28:15 · answer #5 · answered by sweetie_baby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to check with your county clerk. If you are not affliated with a certain church, you may have a problem, but they can answer that.
2006-11-11 13:35:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋