If the old testamant is not relevant, why do they include it in every bible?

 

Waxy

 

This has got to be my favorite place in the whole universe to be.

It is awe inspiring

 

Brother fisher,

How about one of your favorites:

(Matthew 19:29) "Everyone that has forsaken houses....or wife or children for my name's sake shall receive a hundredfull and shall inherit eternal life."

I'm in a generous mood tonight, no need to send the $1000. Mail it instead to a battered woman's shelter. You're still ninety percent ahead.

regards

 

I may be really dumb or something, but how does that relate to wives as being property? I'm actually a lil' light headed right now and wouldn't be surprised if my question is retarded.

 

They are placed on equal footing. Being that houses are named first I am once again being generous.

 

Waxy,

Didn't mean to hijack your thread. Fisher and I are bumping heads elsewhere and it spilled over. Sorry.

What are the divorce laws in Canada like? Are they as relaxed as the U.S.?

 

"Till death do we part" That's the vow I made and am sticking to it.

My view is strictly my belief in the Holy Bible. Don't need any other source, or opinion. God NEVER intended on divorce, it was something created by man's own selfish will. Poeple need to take a little responsibility for the marriage vows they make. I just can't understand it how someone doesn't know the person they are marrying and still do it.

Am I saying my marriage is always great? Nope we have our moments, but when both are committed to a lifetime of unity and joy, you can work through anything. I love my wife.

 

I voted yes but on consideration should have voted maybe I completly agree that divorce is way to easy. Its got its own show on Fox for goodness sake. People think Marriage is just a trial.

My wife and I several years ago were on the brink of divorce (at least I was) but we worked out the problems with some good old conversation (over time) and things could not be better now. We were young when married Me 19 Her 21, no it weas not a shotgun wedding. My parents who are family tharapist both said that I should get a divorce. Good thing I did not listen to them!!!

 

My dad is a marriage counselor at our church. He deals with people going through a divorce on a regular basis. The number 1 reason (according to him and the people he sees) that couples get divorced is due to 'lack of communication.' When you can't talk to your wife/husband and work things out, it's so much more difficult to make it.

Chris, I commend you for sticking it out. Something I'll always say is that if it isn't worth fighting for, it's not worth it. I think that if you get married while in the back of your mind thinking ,"Well I can always get a divorce if I don't like it right?", then you are not ready IMO. Love is not a feeling, it's a decision you make. It's when you get to the point where you say no matter what, I could spend the rest of my life with this person.

Ever heard of the phrase, "Don't go to sleep mad at each other." To me, that's one of the most brilliant things a couple could do. Always work the problem out before you get up the following morning. I know my wife and I have stayed up to 2 am arguing over a something. A lot of times I just have to swallow my pride and apologize for things. I think (in another thread) someone said that marriage requires 110% from the husband, and 110% from the wife to work out. The husband doesn't get 50% and the wife gets the rest. It's a mutual decision that you make that you will both do your part plus some because you love each other so much.


It's a sad day and age that some people don't think the same way you do about that vow.

A couple of reasons come to mind:

1.) Getting pregnant with a child. C'mon, how many of us know someone that got married due to the woman getting pregnant. I know of at 3 right off the top of my head. One marriage is still going strong. The other 2 are getting there.

2.) Maybe they "think" they know who they are marrying but in the end find out a different story. That was the case with the story I mentioned earlier.

3.) Ever heard of ~love at first sight~? I don't believe in such a love. I believe in puppy love being the culprit of that saying. So when they just KNOW they love the person they've known for last 3 days, they go and get married. Now before I get ahead of myself, some marriages like that do actually last and are really genuine. Some aren't. My mom and dad dated for only a few months and they just celebrated their 25th wedding aniversary.



Anyways, sorry for the length, but I do honestly believe that Divorce these days are way too easy to get. Hire a lawyer and you'll get lots of child support to boot! Trust me on that one. I think over the years, marriage has went from something heart-felt and beautiful to something else. I'm not saying all marriages are, but some.



true4.2

 

AMEN to that!!!

 

Divorce, yes way to easy.

should it be allowed? yes.

My reasons is the same that I'm getting the divorce right now, people should'nt be allowed to live through adultry

 

So when you spouse wants and seeks a divorce can you sue them for breach of contract? I mean he/she did say FOREVER in front of all those witness.

 

you also agree to OBEY, so do you have to do everything she says

 

We left that part out.lol But yeah, if you said you would obey.
I guess my point is that the vows seem to have become somekind of meaningless verbage that is just part of a ritual.