02-29-2004, 01:46 PM
My parents are a living example of everything counter to your assertion.
51 years this September.
How about this. Find, court, and marry a good woman, then report out to us in about 10 years about marriage. Being married sure change my understanding of marriage, that is for sure. :)
In your defense, yes, arranged marriages and marriage for political advantage were not uncommon, nor are they all that uncommon now. India seems to be a popular test case these days.
Funny thing, though, that the contemporary Christian teachings on marriage are all about two people making one team, sacrificing for each other and their families. I'd say that is a step in the right direction.
51 years this September.
How about this. Find, court, and marry a good woman, then report out to us in about 10 years about marriage. Being married sure change my understanding of marriage, that is for sure. :)
In your defense, yes, arranged marriages and marriage for political advantage were not uncommon, nor are they all that uncommon now. India seems to be a popular test case these days.
Funny thing, though, that the contemporary Christian teachings on marriage are all about two people making one team, sacrificing for each other and their families. I'd say that is a step in the right direction.
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In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete