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Doesn't it symbolize 'no beginning and no end'? That's not a very Christian belief...

2007-03-22 10:47:03 · 2 answers · asked by strpenta 7 in Society & Culture Religion & Spirituality

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Actually there are conflicting ideas as to the origin of the wedding ring. A few examples: “Originally . . . the ring was a fetter, used to bind the captive bride.” (For Richer, for Poorer) “The ring is a relatively modern substitute for the gold coin or other article of value with which a man literally purchased his wife from her father.” (The Jewish Wedding Book) “The wedding ring is supposed to be of Roman origin, and to have sprung from the ancient custom of using rings in making agreements.” (American Cyclopædia) “Various explanations have been given of the connection of the ring with marriage. It would appear that wedding-rings were worn by the Jews prior to Christian times.” (The International Cyclopaedia)
Some persons say that a wedding ring represents one’s unending love and devotion in marriage. The increasing divorce rate in many lands where married persons usually wear a wedding ring proves that this meaning is more imagined than real. Nonetheless, for the majority of persons, including Christians, in lands where wedding rings are common, the ring is an outward indication that the wearer is a married person. In other localities the same point is shown in a different way, such as by a woman’s wearing a certain style of clothing.

2007-03-22 10:55:44 · answer #1 · answered by shibboleth839505 2 · 0 0

i think that the idea of wedding ring is a Pharoahnic idea
it didn't come with any religion

2007-03-22 19:39:06 · answer #2 · answered by Kevin 5 · 0 0

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