...Marriage in Judaism Chair Throne for the bride (Figure 2) Singing, celebrating of the chatan (Figure 4) Breaking of the Glass (Figure 3) Religious Symbol for Judaism (Figure 1) Marriage in Judaism is an important of the Jewish tradition. Judaism believes in the concept of soul mates, called bashert. The purpose of marriage is love and companionship, not just childbearing, but it is traditionally expected to fulfil the commandment to have kids. The husband and women are believed to merge into a single soul once married. The wedding can be held on any day of the week apart from during the Jewish Sabbath and also on major Jewish festivals such as the Day of Atonement or Jewish New Year (when Jews are required to refrain from work. Nine major festive held on the Jewish weddings are the Kabbalat Panim, The Badeke, The Chuppah, The Blessings of Betrothal (Kiddushin), The Giving of the Ring, The Ketubah (Marriage Contract), The Seven Blessings, The Breaking the Glass, The Yichud and finally The Festive Meal (Seudah). Within four days before the wedding, the bride performs the ritual of 'mikvah', a ritual bath fed by pure rain or spring water. It is accompanied by a blessing and an appropriate prayer this is to effect spiritual purification in preparation for the physical relationship of marriage. Kabbalat Panim The first festive Jews celebrate is the Kabbalat Panim this is where the chatan (groom) and the Kallah (bride) are not to see each other for one week prior to...
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...married and how I have learned from prior mistakes that was made in my life. And I will also tell how our love for each other has grown stronger and how we have become closer in our path of life. This is a hard journey to accomplish and make it last a lifetime. Life Changing Experience 3 A Wonderful Life Changing Experience I was young and had lots to learn about being married and becoming a wife, the thought I had in my mind that marriage was supposed to be easier, as they make it look in fairy tale stories. I then realized it was not so easy. I was married to a man that never took marriage seriously and it affected our relationship drastically. Our marriage lasted for only six months. In those six months he refused to work to support our family. After several months of financial struggle, I woke up one day with the realization that my sons and I did not deserve this type of life. I decided to move on and search for someone who valued a marriage the same way I did. When I think back on when I first met my husband, it still gives me butterflies. Our first encounter was while we were doing laundry at a local laundry mat. I was standing there folding clothes and when I looked at him I felt my heart melt, like a hammer to a nail in a board. . A few days had passed and my friend introduced the two of us. I thought for sure it was love at first sight. He was so sincere and respectful to my home. He would ask me questions about...
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...Church's official witness, and he pronounces the nuptial blessing. The form of the sacrament of Marriage is the exchange of wedding vows. The matter of the sacrament of Marriage is the consummation of the marriage, when the two people enact those vows in that physical expression of love. Matrimony is a lifelong covenant in which a baptized man and a baptized woman make a permanent commitment to faithfully love each other and to cooperate in the procreation and education of children. The effects of the Sacrament of Matrimony are: * To sanctify the love of husband and wife * To give them grace to bear with each other's weaknesses; * To enable them to bring up their children in the fear and love of God. “For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh, so then, they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate.” (Matt 19: 5, 6) The Church sees marriage as the divine plan. Jesus’ presence at the Wedding of Cana is a blessing upon marriage. At Cana, Jesus came to the rescue of a newly married couple who ran out of wine for their guests. Jesus revealed his glory by changing the water into wine. From then on, the Sacrament of marriage would be a sign of his presence. Jesus prohibited divorce because just like the covenantal relationship between God and His people, marriage cannot be dissolved. As the Roman Catholic Church...
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...THE RELIGIOUS RITUALS OF A HINDU WEDDING Everywhere around the world, marriage is one of the most important rituals; it is the ritual to connect two people, and in Hinduism, it is believed that only through a relationship from previous births can two strangers be fated to marry. Particular regions always differ from another in terms of actual practices, but for the most parts, they follow the outlines and rules of Hinduism. In this paper, I will talk about the specific marriage traditions of the Arya Samaj community in north India. The marriage can be roughly divided into three parts - engagement, marriage, and consummation – which may be spread over the course of a year (Monger, p.153). All three parts need fixed rituals that involve many people from the two families, and then the marriage is concluded by the show of the bond between the bride and the groom, acknowledged by the people as well as the gods and goddesses of Hinduism. And the comparison in this piece will be made with modern Vietnamese Kinh wedding – my native culture. I. Finding the spouse It should be noted that the marriage is arranged by the parents and the elders. They take the responsibility of finding the “suitable” one for their sons/daughters; marriage is believed to be the continuation of bonds from previous lives. Suitability concerns family heritage, age, health, height, education, personality, etc. Usually the parents look at certain families, who they already know and wish to have future kinship...
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... There are many different types of marriage ceremonies that exist in our vast array of diverse cultures. So many similarities and differences exist between the different cultures that have a ritual for uniting a couple together in a bonded marriage union. I will be exploring the Jewish and Russian cultures that are worlds apart. The Russian culture is very close to my heart. My family is from Russia and my parents were married in a traditional Russian Orthodox Church for their wedding. After experiencing all that my culture has to offer in the ways of the “old country”, as my grandmother Anna would say, I have a clear understanding of why the wedding ceremony and the days leading up to it mean so much to the Russian culture. In the Russian culture we enjoy, relish and thrive for our traditions. As a child I would listen to stories about how my parents met, how my grandparents met and married but really did not “appreciate” what my family did or went through to become that married couple. As I grew older the stories meant so much more knowing that if the traditional “matchmaker” had not made the match of my grandparents my parents would have never met. While I examine all the aspects of a traditional Russian wedding we can see how it is similar to a Jewish ceremony and how it differs. Each culture approaches the life long commitment a bit differently, but still values the sacredness, holiness and purity of marriage the same way. The Russian couple approaches...
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...influence the live of adherents (Marriage). Marriage influences the life of Judaism adherents because the Jewish people place an importance on the home and family as the centre of Jewish life. Marriage is therefore much valued and anticipated in Judaism and it is considered the basic unit of the Jewish community. A Jewish marriage is based on the covenantal relationship with God and it is believed that the future of the whole people depends upon marriage and the rearing of children. Judaism considers marriage to be humanity’s ideal state of existence and marriage is also viewed as a contractual bond commandment by god in which a man and a woman come together to create a relationship in which God is directly involved. In Jewish law, marriage consists of two acts, called erusin meaning sanctification, which is the betrothal ceremony and nesu’in or chuppah, the actual ceremony for the marriage. Erusin changes the couple’s interpersonal status, while nesu’in brings about the legal consequences of the change of status. In Talmudic time these two ceremonies usually took place up to a year apart. According to tradition, betrothal could only be contracted by money (shtar), or a contract containing a betrothal declaration or by sexual intercourse with the intention of a creating a bond for marriage, rabbis did not support the last process. In modern society only the process of the exchanging of rings is practised. Marriage in biblical time was arranged marriage by the family members it...
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...What is the Unification Church? Symbol of the Unification Church. Rev. and Mrs. Moon praying over an altar in Korea, 1997. Photo: TParents.org. Sun Myung Moon with Richard Nixon at the White House. Photo: US Gov. Reverend and Mrs. Moon conducting the 1992 Blessing Ceremony for 30,000 people in Korea. Photo: TParents.org. Sun Myung Moon with his granddaughter in 2006. Photo: TParents.org. The Unification Church (officially named the Holy Spirit Association for the Unification of World Christianity) is a new religious movement founded by Reverend Sun Myung Moon in Korea in 1954. The Unification Church is a unique interpretation of Christianity that regards Rev. Moon as the Messiah and believes world peace can be attained through the creation of "true families." It is especially known for its mass weddings and seeking of converts. Both the Unification Church and Moon himself have been the source of controversy in Asia and especially the USA. The movement's followers have been dubbed "Moonies" by critics. History Sun Myung Moon was born in 1920 in what is now North Korea. At the time, Korea was under Japanese rule. Moon was raised in thePresbyterian church, one of many faiths persecuted by the Japanese rulers. The political upheavals caused divisions and new movements inKorean Christianity, including a group known as "spiritualists" who received new revelations from God and looked for a Korean messiah. Moon says that on Easter morning at the age of 16, he had a vision in which...
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...unity of all men and women under one deity, Kartar the Creator. - Guru Nanak liturgical prayers the main body in which hymns are split up according to the rag sys tem of Indian music a concluding section of miscellaneous compositions. Origin of Sikhism India and Pakistan , founded by Guru Nanak and nine other Gurus. Guru Nanak’s Authority is given by his experiences with the Shabad ( divine word). The Union of Two Souls Anand Karaj is the prescribed form of Sikh marriage, the words literally translate as 'Blissful Union". The Sikh marriage is a very special ceremony in which two individuals are joined in a equal partnership. It is joyous and festive event which is very family orientated and informal in it's atmosphere. Sikh marriages are usually arranged with families acting as little more than introduction services. The ultimate choice is always left to the girl and boy. In some cases the boy and girl choose each other first and then seek their parents consent and blessing. Wedding Ceremony Rite of Bliss The Sikh wedding ceremony, or Anand Karaj ("rites of bliss"), is similarly centered around the Guru Granth Sahib. Bride and groom meet at the Gurdwara with their wedding parties, and respected members of the community conduct the ceremony. The bride, groom, and their parents stand in supplication in front of the Guru Granth Sahib and ask for...
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...Women in the Quran and the Sunnah Prof. 'Abdur Rahman I. Doi In Islam there is absolutely no difference between men and women as far as their relationship to Allah is concerned, as both are promised the same reward for good conduct and the same punishment for evil conduct. The Quran says: "And for women are rights over men similar to those of men over women." [Noble Quran 2:228] The Quran, in addressing the believers, often uses the expression, 'believing men and women' to emphasize the equality of men and women in regard to their respective duties, rights, virtues and merits. It says: "For Muslim men and women, for believing men and women, for devout men and women, for true men and women, for men and women who are patient and constant, for men and women who humble themselves, for men and women who give in charity, for men and women who fast, for men and women who guard their chastity, and for men and women who engage much in Allah's praise, for them has Allah prepared forgiveness and great reward." [Noble Quran 33:35] This clearly contradicts the assertion of the Christian Fathers that women do not possess souls and that they will exist as sexless beings in the next life. The Quran says that women have souls in exactly the same way as men and will enter Paradise if they do good: "Enter into Paradise, you and your wives, with delight." [Noble Quran 43:70] "Who so does that which is right, and believes, whether male or female, him or her will We quicken to happy life." [Noble...
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...Within Islam, the wedding ceremony is believed to be both a religious and social obligation to get married. As a result, there is a great weight placed on religious, social and cultural dimensions of the ceremony which tends to be simple in nature, paralleling Islamic beliefs. Hindus also place a lot of importance on marriage ceremonies which signify customs, rituals and elaborate celebrations. However, a key difference lies in the fact that Islamic marriages are seen as contractual agreements, whereas Hindu marriages are perceived to be sacrilegious. This essay compares and contrasts the various aspects of both Islamic and Hindu wedding ceremonies. For each aspect, the essay examines the Islamic tradition and in turn the corresponding Hindu wedding ritual. Islamic wedding ceremonies or Nikah can be performed in a variety of ways depending on the culture in which they are arranged. For example, Islamic marriages can slightly vary depending on whether they are part of the Asian or Arab world. Typically, Islamic marriages are arranged by the parents of the bride and groom, with the bride and groom having a final say in who they will ultimately marry. The marriage proposal in effect comes from the woman, who contacts the man through a common liaison who tends to be a male relative. The stringent rules and nature of the Islamic culture propose that Muslim women cannot marry outside their religion. Muslim men however, can marry Christian or Jewish women because they are “People of...
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...asking parents for their daughters’ hand in marriage. I do not think it should be the parents choice to pick who their daughter marries. Whether or not her parents do not like the husband to be, because it is up to the daughter. Either way, if she really loves him then it wouldn't matter if he asked her parents or not. Most parents would argue that it is rude or disrespectful if the daughter's boyfriend does not ask for permission, but that is only in some cultures. Some cultures prefer that he ask for her hand in marriage but, that is not everyone's opinion. If every man was supposed to ask the daughters’ hand and the parents say no then there would be very many unhappy women. If they went with what their parents had to say. It should not have to be up to her parents to tell her who to love and be with for the rest of her life. It is always good to have a steady job and to be out of school before you settle down and get married but, if you do not want to wait then it should be the daughter and boyfriends’ decision to make together. If your child is planning on getting married then it is their choice when to get married. It isn’t always about whether or not the parents approve of the boyfriend, it’s mostly about them wanting their child to be more mature and ready to take...
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...reaches this goal, what is next? How does she behave in such a role? Each of these women wants to obtain such a status, but who knows how to fulfill it? Numerous opinions dance about with only wives and mothers of the past as support for the presented arguments. A woman new to her position needs only to follow in the steps of a great role model to have the chance of also becoming a respected and loved spouse and caregiver. St. Augustine’s mother, Monica, described throughout Augustine’s Confessions and Rebekah, whose story is told in Genesis 25 and 27, share little in character or in their beliefs of marital bliss. Both give examples of how women choose to conduct themselves in marriage and motherhood. Two women, both wives and mothers, hardly compare in their virtues, their view of marriage, or their ideas of a woman’s responsibilities to her husband. A virtuous woman excels at her tasks without experiencing repercussions while a woman of little virtue hatches schemes that a price must be paid in order to succeed. Augustine continuously commends his mother on her virtues through his depiction of her. The story presented in Genesis shows little evidence of Rebekah possessing many admirable qualities. With Monica, lists have been made of all her virtues; some find it difficult to number Rebekah’s due to limited resources or rather their lack of existence. While Monica walks through life patiently persistent, Rebekah finds herself anxiously drumming her fingers watching...
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...1. What impact will Ben’s pornography have on his temple sealing? The spirit is the teacher in the temple and according to Bruce R. Mcconkie “ So we Latter-day Saints struggle and labor and work to be worthy to get a recommend to go to the temple, for the Spirit will not dwell in an unclean tabernacle” Celestial Marriage Elder Bruce R. McConkie New Era, Jun 1978, 12-17 Ben will not be sealed in the temple. He only has the promise of a sealing if he worthily keeps the covenants he will make in the temple. However, no one can keep the covenants without the help of the spirit and he won’t have it. Yes he will be temporally married for the law of man allows his marriage to be legal. However, because of his unworthiness the temple sealing ordinance will mean little to him and without repentance it will never be of any value to him. Bruce R. McConkie “It is required of us that we keep the commandments and sow the seeds of righteousness in order to reap the harvest of glory and honor.” Celestial Marriage Elder Bruce R. McConkie New Era, Jun 1978, 12-17....
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...Marriage in roman catholicism means a covenant by which a man and a woman establish between themselves a partnership, As opposed to in greek orthodix where it is seen as a man and a woman's step further in love rather than the final destination.in a traditional catholic wedding it starts with the Priest ushering in the groom and best man, trailed by the Bridesmaids & grooomsmen. Next is the Bride's entrance, this starts the wedding along with the opening prayers and the first reading. The second reading, hallelujah and gospel readings along with the homily are next. Exchanging of vows and rings to the bride and groom follows with the Eucharist blessing and communion, nuptial blessing and the closing prayers finish the wedding along with the recesional. Whereas in a traditional Greek orthodox wedding there are two major parts the service of betrothal and the ceremony for the sacrament of marriage. The service of betrothal is a ritual in which the bride and groom transfer the rings from each of there fingers three times from one to the other. The ceremony of sacraments is started by the priest leading several prayers, then the bride and groom join hands and do not let go for the rest of the ceremony, then the bride and groom are crowned with wreathed known as stefana,The priest follows the crowning with a Gospel reading, which tells of the marriage of Cana at Galilee, the crowns are removed and the wedding ends. In a roman catholic wedding the three biggest symbols are the Rice...
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...Marriage and divorce, what is the problem with people these days? Better yet, what is up with the divorce rate these days? In today’s age the divorce rate has reach 50 percent of marriages that happen. This statistic is certainly one statistic that I am very upset about. Marriage is meant to be a joining of two bodies into one. As in Mark 10:6-9 “In the original creation, God made male and female to be together. Because of this, a man leaves father and mother, and in marriage he becomes one flesh with a women-no longer two individuals, but forming a new unity. Because God created this organic union of the two sexes, no one should desecrate his art by cutting them apart.” That is what marriage truly means. However, when there is divorce, this is a clear violation of his purpose. Divorce nowadays is overlooked as something that is just legal matter. In God’s eyes, marriage is permanent when two individuals become one in flesh. This being one flesh of course having sexual relations. However, in today’s society, for a couple to be considered married they must go through some sort of ceremony which also includes legal documentation. As for the biblical teaching on divorce, the bible states that divorce is a concession for one’s hardheartedness, and that it is not part of God’s original plan. (Matthew 19:8-9). The bible, (especially the New Testament) doesn’t allow divorce. This is evident in Matthew 7:10-11, “And if you are married, stay married. This is the Master’s...
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