So, atheists, tell me why we should even bother getting married...
(I know my reasons, I would like to hear yours...)
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2007-03-09 04:45:52 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Because #1- It gives us legal rights to property and medical decisions.
#2- We can still make a commitment to one person because we love them and we want to. We are committing to each other in front of our friends and family, we don't need a God for that.
2007-03-09 10:08:01 · answer #1 · answered by Jess H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course there is no reason for an atheist to take their vows in a church setting... This type of marriage is based on the religious cleaving of a man and a woman. To be honest, I don't think many atheists would welcome the prospect of a church wedding. That said, getting married at the courthouse would be a must if they want to secure the legal benefits of marriage.
2007-03-09 05:05:15 · answer #2 · answered by jonbjammin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a sign of the greatest committment in a relationship. While it is not necessary, it is a very meaningful act. For this reason, I think non-religious marriage is even more special.
Marriage did not begin as a religious sacrament and it will not end that way. It began as a legal union. This legal aspect of marriage is just as important today, and is another reason for people to get married.
2007-03-09 04:51:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Marriage, you might have discovered, is a contract. As such it is a legal arrangement between two partners. The contract of marriage is entered into by a civil ceremony.
By entering into the contract both partners agree to certain conditions and receive certain benefits from the civil authorities in which they live.
Marriage is not, as you may have heard, and exclusively religious arrangement. Even in religious services the state of marriage is announced by the clergy including the phrase "by the power vested in me by the state of X..."
Atheists comply with the civil requirements of marriage and forego the religious ceremonies.
2007-03-09 04:52:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
HI Bett,
I really think that this is a great question and the answers that you are getting are absolutely tremendous! The one thing that I see most have in their answer is COMMITTMENT. My wife and I have a contract with GOD but the Atheist does not because they do not believe in HIM. Their contract is with one another. Thank each and every one of you for this great group of answers. I am amazed at the civil responses and I certainly appreciate them. Have a great weekend Bett and everyone else on here!!
Thanks,
Eds
2007-03-09 04:55:11 · answer #5 · answered by Eds 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Since when is marriage strictly a religious ceremony? There are thousands of civil marriage ceremonies in America every year, and there are plenty of emotional, legal, mental, physical, and social benefits to marriage. One doesn't need to believe in a "Higher Power" to recognize the power of love.
I'm not an atheist, but I object to the notion that marriage is solely a religious province.
2007-03-09 04:52:08 · answer #6 · answered by teresathegreat 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As you know, I'm an Agnostic, but I want to get married someday because I want that bond of commitment between me and the one I love. That's a legal bond, not a religious one. Plus married couples get lots of nice tax benefits. Yay!
2007-03-09 05:02:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well..because of legal benefits. Health insurance, financial security, etc.
My main reason is that I'm in the military stationed overseas and I want to bring my girlfriend from USA with me....she gets no travel and benefits unless we are married. Yes, I love her and want to be together for the rest of our lives whether we were married or not.
2007-03-09 04:52:09 · answer #8 · answered by Captain Jack 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It is offensive. Atheists can have their own reason to get married, even in the Church. I believe God started the marriage thing. No one of us have it totally right by God.
2007-03-09 04:53:21 · answer #9 · answered by SeeTheLight 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
yes bettie, as the previous answerer has said, you need to marry within your own status.. so be sure you marry someone who has intelligence, class and can quote from something other than a collection of 66 books that they've never read.
As a member of the world's society, I thank you in advance for taking that into consideration.
2007-03-09 04:52:05 · answer #10 · answered by Kallan 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋