I'm trying to understand what what the ceremony means to someone who doesn't really believe in god. ie the person is not an atheist, but does not have spiritual faith either. Is the ceremony really just a formality, a cultural ceremony, or does it have more meaning?
2007-08-20 03:31:01 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Is a religious ceremoney necessary to "sanctify" or "bless" the legal union? Even those who say "no" probably understand and value the idea of making a public commitment, of publicly affirming ones intentions. The only difference is the details. The religious person believes that it would be an offence to God to break the vows. The non-religious person keeps vows as a matter of personal honor and good faith, rather than as a facet of his relationship with a Higher Power.
2007-08-20 04:15:21 · answer #1 · answered by kill_yr_television 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the UK we have what is called a "Civil Ceremony" this is conducted in a registry office or licensed venue (such as a hotel, Country House etc) and those types of ceremony are totally non-religious. You are not allowed to use any religious readings or music, and the vows do not mention god or religion. A lot of people are non-believers but it does not mean their commitment to each other is any less, a wedding ceremony is still about showing to the world that you want to be with that person, that you are committing to a life together, your vows are a legally binding promise to each other and are just as meaningful as those said in a church. I do not believe either way of marriage is better than the other, I believe it is down to the couple to decide where they feel is the most appropriate place for them to declare their intention to be together forever.
2007-08-21 00:10:34 · answer #2 · answered by sparkleythings_4you 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A wedding ceremony to me, being Agnostic is just like a recognition and a formal way of making the bond between two people in love--official. And by being agnostic I don't worship any God, but I do believe in a higher being, which is sort of what you seem to be. So. basically a wedding ceremony is just a formality.
2007-08-20 03:41:55 · answer #3 · answered by Hopeless Hearts 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'll start this off by saying I do believe in God but i'm not getting married in a Chruch.
This is what I believe:
Marriage is a celebration of the uniting of 2 people. A wedding recognizing their love and helps join the to families together. It's a fun event that honors the couple.
2007-08-20 04:14:48 · answer #4 · answered by ericaD 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the ceremony is a way to publicaly, in front of friends and family, pledge your love and commitment to eachother. god does not have to be present in the ceremony at all. i plan on having a judge oe someone who is unoffiliated w/ an religion do the ceremony, because i am not religious and neither is my boyfriend.. i guess it is just a formality, but even if you do it in the court house you still have to do a "ceremony" in front of the judge.
2007-08-20 04:10:36 · answer #5 · answered by Haley 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most non-believers have a ceremony without mentioning the G word.
I think it's stupid for someone who doesn't believe in God to have a religious/spiritual ceremony.
I could never.
2007-08-20 03:50:51 · answer #6 · answered by Mimi 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is suppose to be a deep meaning exchange of promises that you intend to make happen come hell or high water. If you do not believe in God, does that change how important your promise is to him? If the answer is no, then the ceremony is about your promises (vows).
2007-08-22 02:18:08 · answer #7 · answered by Mom of 2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our ceremony is going to be about our committment to each other. Why would we need some god that we don't even believe to feel like our committment to each other is real? It is going to be really nice, we'll do vows, exchange rings, have some love poems read, but their will be no mention of god.
2007-08-20 05:31:43 · answer #8 · answered by Allison L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Me and my fiance have no religion the ceremony is just formally bonding us we have a son and a home together and our wedding has nothing to do with any religion or faith.Just the way we feel hope this answers your question.
2007-08-20 04:02:49 · answer #9 · answered by jenn p 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can have a non-religious ceremony. It is a promise to one another that you will honor and be faithful to one another for the rest of your lives.
2007-08-20 05:14:59 · answer #10 · answered by LSU_Tiger23 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋