My Christian friend tells me they have such a huge amount to learn that he's scared of marriage! Is it the same in other countries, esp in European countries? (I'm in SE Asia).
2007-06-29 06:52:35 · 21 answers · asked by Lunafan 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
You're asking the wrong Minister to marry you if he wants you to jump through a bible hoop. That's hooey ballooey.
2007-06-29 06:56:01 · answer #1 · answered by Rosebee 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I think that it depends on the denomination of the church. A lot of Churches are requiring pre-marital counseling for engaged couples and couples thinking of getting engaged. They also have classes for newly married couples. I think that those are both great. There are certain verses that need to be learned by anyone considering marriage anyway such as the verses in the song of Solomon, verses about the virtuous wife. There are verses that also tell wives and husbands how to treat each other and how to act in a marriage. I think those are important.
2007-07-06 10:47:54 · answer #2 · answered by M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Roman Catholic Church wants to prevent failed marriages and divorces, in this sense many churches will require couples to attend a class, not like at school but with the priest and/or a parish marriage councilors. This is just for those who want to get married by the church.
It is useful as it brings up issues which the couple may not have addressed and could have caused divorce or resentment.
2007-07-03 03:58:45 · answer #3 · answered by eorpach_agus_eireannach 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds a little over the top. I know some churches have pre marriage counseling, but forcing bible verses? I don't know. It would be nice if the couple recited an appropriate verse to eachother during the ceremony. Your friend shouldn't feel like he has to pass an exam or he will fail.
2007-06-29 06:58:55 · answer #4 · answered by Aquaria 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow! I'm a Catholic and I don't even do that. I am the only true practicing Catholic living in my home. I don't force anyone else to do anything. I talk about God, pray, and explain my faith when people ask me questions, Slowing over months now I have convinced my brother to try the RCIA class beginning in August at my church, which explains Catholicism to non-catholics and would allow him to join the Church and become a Catholic next Easter if that is what he decides he wants. At least my brother already believed in a God so that made it easier. The RCIA allows you to ask questions and doesn't force you to do or believe anything if you don't want, and people can stop going at anytime, or continue going for as long as they want. The record at my church was an Agnostic who went for, I believe, 7 years before he converted. I wouldn't make you do that, but you must have known what you were getting yourself into when you agreed to marry the man. Good Luck
2016-05-18 22:59:51 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh no. My dad is a pastor, of Family Life Christian Church, and he's married many people together. I guess he should pray about the soon to be marriage, but God never said that you needed to do that before a marriage.
2007-06-29 07:00:29 · answer #6 · answered by ? 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Memorizing bible verses is not going to help anybody with marriage. Words are simply doctrine. It is important that a genuine love is shared by the couple. If you are learning something by heart are you truly even understanding it? I don't think so. You are just putting it into your head. Marriage is the joining of two people in love, not doctrine!
2007-06-29 07:23:59 · answer #7 · answered by WiserabbitKnows 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Maybe he means that marriage is a big deal, since it lasts till death. I have not heard of christians requiring bible verse memorization for marriage.
2007-06-29 06:58:33 · answer #8 · answered by whoppers1975 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lots of Christian denominations offer premarital counseling. Often it is several sessions. I do not know the name of any denomination that requires a lot of memorizing. Some have optional courses that require a lot of memorizing. It may well be the bride that is requiring this and not the denomination.
2007-06-29 07:10:48 · answer #9 · answered by Richard F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think so tht they ve to learn many things from BIBLE by heart bcoz if this was a condition then in christian world we would not find these much marriages.
2007-06-29 07:12:36 · answer #10 · answered by roaringlion74 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have attended several Roman Catholic weddings as well as other Christian weddings. The bride and groom were usually so nervous that they couldn't remember anything! The minister or priest usually said, "Repeat after me," and the bride and groom did so.
2007-06-29 06:58:14 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋