It is absolutely required for a stable, advanced society, which is why all stable, advanced societies in history have either adopted or independently developed the concept.
Men and women who decide to enter into a sexual relationship with one another have a duty to one another. This duty is what a marriage contract is meant to signify. I agree that you don't need marriage from a legal perspective and the State doesn't necessarily need to recognize marriage or not but society should recognize marriage because it signifies a man and woman's commitment toward the duty they have to one another.
Societies function better with marriage. There's no real reason to be against it unless you don't want to have your duty toward your spouse so formally declared which is concerning regarding the strength of your commitment.
Honestly I have nothing against it. I just believe that it has to be about people's choice. I am a man in my mid 30s and currently have a girlfriend who I enjoy a lot, but she believes in marriage and wants it before having another child( from a previous marriage). Honestly, I would prefer getting married but the whole thing with unnecessary jealousy and divorce is what complicate things. After witnessing many people's experiences, I just do not believe marriage equals stability unless you are really committed, which is what is missing in today's society.
I made my decision. I am staying on Gab. May return to christianity except that I don't believe in marriage.
Nobody is commanded to get married- you're free to stay single forever.
Marriage is far from specific to christianity, and is one of the elements of it I can actually agree with. Fuck divorce, though.
I know, but I believe that it is not need to have a successful relationship. If you want to so it, that's fine, but don't force it or rush it.
It is absolutely required for a stable, advanced society, which is why all stable, advanced societies in history have either adopted or independently developed the concept.
Monogamy and the family unit is not dependent on a word or a ceremony. You're a nutjob.
Wtf...
Successful here on Earth...not for Heaven.
You won't "return to Christianity" if you continue to fornicate.
Damn that's crazy bro. I guess we're all going to hell then, nutjob.
"One Flesh"
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Men and women who decide to enter into a sexual relationship with one another have a duty to one another. This duty is what a marriage contract is meant to signify. I agree that you don't need marriage from a legal perspective and the State doesn't necessarily need to recognize marriage or not but society should recognize marriage because it signifies a man and woman's commitment toward the duty they have to one another.
Societies function better with marriage. There's no real reason to be against it unless you don't want to have your duty toward your spouse so formally declared which is concerning regarding the strength of your commitment.
Honestly I have nothing against it. I just believe that it has to be about people's choice. I am a man in my mid 30s and currently have a girlfriend who I enjoy a lot, but she believes in marriage and wants it before having another child( from a previous marriage). Honestly, I would prefer getting married but the whole thing with unnecessary jealousy and divorce is what complicate things. After witnessing many people's experiences, I just do not believe marriage equals stability unless you are really committed, which is what is missing in today's society.