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Originally Posted by bryantm3
it is defined in the bible, and it is a sacrament, and to cede that power from the churches violates the seperation of church and state.
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OK, here is what I consider to be a good proposed constitutional amendment to codify marriage on biblical principles:
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1. Marriage in the United States shall consist of a union between one man and one or more women. (Gen 29:17-28; II Sam 3:2-5)
2. Marriage shall not impede a man's right to take concubines, in addition to his wife or wives. (II Sam 5:13; I Kings 11:3; II Chron 11:21)
3. A marriage shall be considered valid only if the wife is a virgin. If she is not a virgin, she shall be executed. (Deut 22:13-21)
4. Marriage of a believer and a non-believer shall be forbidden. (Gen 24:3; Num 25:109; Ezra 9:12; Neh 10:30
5. Since marriage is for life, neither this constitution nor the constitution of any State shall be construed to permit divorce. (Deut 22:19; Mark 10:9)
6. If a married man dies without children, his brother shall marry the widow. If he refuses to marry his brother's widow or deliberately does not give her children, he shall either be slain or pay a fine of one shoe. (Gen 38:6-10; Deut 25:5-10)
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No arguing or challenging this please. It's a sacrament.
And should Churches start taking their holy book more seriously/literally, and imposing these rules, and if enough people are actually willing to buy into it all, then we should leave everyone to it and not try to change it - separation of church and state, and all that....
