A true marriage is a spiritual sacrament that not only transmutes man’s physical nature, but is the means to bring all levels of Creation together into a singular state of being.
In our endeavor to begin to look beyond the counterfeit facade of what is false and of this world, we must then recognize that words spoken by a priest or justice of the peace -- a formal contract -- or the act of entering into an agreement that is ordained by tradition, culture, or the law of man -- does not automatically invoke the Higher Power of God.
Once properly understood, marriage can in fact be used to put all of man’s interactions with God into a proper perspective -- in that, with growth and work it is a union that possess the possibility of a true marriage being formed, and not a true marriage in the genuine sense of the word by the mere recital of words.
2007-04-02 10:38:46 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Furthermore, in my opinion, an individual who has taken marriage vows, and yet continues to desire other individuals, is only married in accordance with the culture of this world. They may with their lips profess their undying love -- but this love is not pure and from the heart, and is missing the necessary essential ingredient that must be present in an authentic marriage covenant that is of the spirit, and ordained by God.
Moreover, a marriage may be recognized and in accordance with the law of the land, and affirmed by the traditions of our culture -- by churches -- by the government -- and by men who themselves view things in a superficial and legalistic manner -- but like a genuine spiritual religion, the terms and conditions of a true marriage is beyond the control of both the secular and non-secular political authorities of this world. A true marriage must be ordained in Heaven -- it is a covenant that is formed by the thoughts of the heart -- and must be pure and complete.
2007-04-02 10:38:59 · update #1
Anyone else feel this way and/or would anyone like to expand on this further?
2007-04-02 10:39:19 · update #2
Oh, and so you all know... I'm married too!
2007-04-02 10:42:44 · update #3
I agree with you totally...yet am not as literate as you to speak and write so well.....but that was a great read!!! I like to think my husband and I are on that level......
2007-04-02 10:45:30 · answer #1 · answered by JLee 6 · 3⤊ 4⤋
Sorry, I don't agree. Marriage is a social and cultural establishment. Marriage was made for the convenience of two adults. In ancient times (stone age) it went like this: Men hunted and protected. Women cooked/cleaned what was hunted, and provided willing sexual gratification. It was a trade off, a deal, a contract. The end product were children that were fed, protected, and nurtured. Then the cycle would begin again, and a tradition and culture was made. It was that simple.
Then people started adding God into the mix. I don't believe in the mystic mumbo jumbo you attribute to it. Do I think God blesses marriages? Yes. But I think God blesses any relationship/contract that is entered into honestly. Be it from marriage or to a contract with someone to build a retaining wall.
I'm married, and I believe in God.
2007-04-02 18:00:27 · answer #2 · answered by Poppet 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Your view of marriage sounds highly idealistic and therefore, unrealistic.
It sounds vaguely judeo-christian... and if it is, unfortunately, since humanity is fallen and sinful, our relationships will always be fallen and sinful as well.
I have found the idea of people not desiring anyone other than their spouse extremely unrealistic. People like the idea of their spouses desiring only them... but have a more difficult time only desiring their spouses.
In addition, people are so different... even two married people are so different. Sure, marriage takes growth, work, time and investment... it is more than just words and feelings and impulses and being "in love" in a yummy kind of way... but your overall view sounds almost gnostic in its denial of human physical, sensual, sexual and sometimes dirty, messy and painful realities.
Sometimes it is the worst circumstances in life that bring out the best. Applied to marriage, this might mean that the worst circumstances - an affair, betrayal, anger, other kinds of messiness and pain - when it is worked through successfully, can bring the couple to a "better" state of being, no matter how they define it.
2007-04-02 18:00:16 · answer #3 · answered by thedrisin 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Wow...that's quite a definition of marriage!
We've been together happily for almost 37 yrs., and we deeply understand the concept of teamwork and bonding. I wouldn't say that we have as "spiritual" a concept as you do, but you're certainly entitled to your feelings.
2007-04-02 21:02:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
You do it You love each other The rest belongs in R & S
2007-04-02 17:47:46 · answer #5 · answered by hobo 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
"Expand" on it? Dude, I think you have "expanded" enough. I didn't have enough patience to read through all the rambling, sorry. This does not need "expanding", but rather "condensing".
2007-04-02 18:02:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Maybe your post has meaning to some people but to me it was a bunch of hokem.
2007-04-02 17:43:50 · answer #7 · answered by kirbyguy44 3 · 4⤊ 3⤋
I don't agree.
Its a legal relationship between 2 people. That's it.
2007-04-02 17:42:04 · answer #8 · answered by kermit 6 · 2⤊ 4⤋
Agree! Well said!
2007-04-02 17:43:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
Shut up. What the hell you babbling about?
2007-04-02 18:00:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋