2006-12-27 14:16:39 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
All marriages in all states legally recognize a ceremony that complies with state requirements (for most, that's the marriage license, officiated by someone authorized to perform marriage ceremonies, witnesses, etc). Check with your local clerk of court for the specifics- usually it's online for the clerk of courts for your county- when you go to get the license, there's a checklist).
All states recognize Wiccan, Christian, Buddhist, whatever marriages- the state is not involved with the religious side. As long as the person marrying you is authorized to officiate a wedding, and you comply with *state* requirements/law, you're fine.
2006-12-27 14:23:23 · answer #1 · answered by Hurricane77 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
As mentioned, states do not care what religion a married couple is, nor what religious ceremony is performed at a wedding. However, the requirements for religious people *issuing a marriage licence* vary widely by state.
Many states have specific rules about who is authorized to perform wedding ceremonies. Sometimes they require a legally-ordained minister; sometimes, they'll recognize anyone the couple wants.
None of them require that the minister be of any particular religion; that would be unconstitutional. But Wiccans may have some trouble having their minister status recognized; New York is one of the hardest states to establish this. However, Michigan's laws allow for Quakers (who have no religious officials):
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A special law allows "the people called Friends or Quakers" and "people of any other particular denomination, having, as such, any peculiar mode of solemnizing marriages" to solemnize their marriages in their own manner.
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This means a Wiccan could state that their handfasting ceremony requires no legally-recognized minister.
Check individual state laws. There are no rules about what *RELIGIONS* may perform marriages, but there are rules about what RELIGIOUS STATUS the person doing the solemnization must have... in many cases, they must be recognized by people of their own church as being qualified to perform marriages.
2006-12-30 05:49:03 · answer #2 · answered by Elfwreck 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you get a marriage license and a legitamate clergy or Justice of the Peace, there should be no problem with a Wiccan marriage being legal in any state.
2006-12-27 14:24:31 · answer #3 · answered by rightys_wife 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Wicca is a Federally recognized religion and duly ordained members of its hierarchy are legally able to perform marriage ceremonies. Regardless of that fact all religious groups must still obtain marriage licenses from the governmental organizations before a marriage is recognized. According to the states compact acts marriage accepted in one state is required to be accepted as legal in another state.
2006-12-27 14:25:10 · answer #4 · answered by jere p 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As a registered Third Degree HPs, I've got to agree with one of the previous posters.
ALL states will respect a pagan or wiccan marriage, given that the person who married you and your significant other is legally permitted to do so.
It's not hard to get registered to marry people, but sometimes it's hard finding someone who has bothered getting registered. If your current High Priest or Priestess is NOT registered, you might want to try registering with Witchvox and finding a local witch who can marry you. :)
Bright Blessings!
2006-12-27 14:24:44 · answer #5 · answered by reikagoth 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Much, with those who actually adhere to the religion (just as people say they can actually admire devout Christians rather than hypocritical ones). The respect for and oneness with creation, balanced by the ability to see the spiritual and not only the physical; the Wiccan Rede; the peacefulness of many of the adherents.
2016-03-28 21:42:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
(lilian, wicca is a neo pagan faith) and wtv ppl say, we dont worship satan, let alone even believe in the concept.
All states have to now, congress passed new laws over a year ago declareing wicca and many pagan/neo pagan faiths are legitamate for marriage
2006-12-27 14:21:24 · answer #7 · answered by DrewM 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
All states do if the person performing the ceremony has the proper credentials. It doesn't matter what type of ritual you use.
2006-12-27 14:21:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think Illinois may? I could be wrong... maybe Massachusetts?
- 16 yo Pagan
2006-12-27 14:20:01 · answer #9 · answered by Lady Myrkr 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
whats a wiccan? like indian??
2006-12-27 14:19:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋