...CHAPTER IV RELEVANCE OF HOSEA’S MESSAGE IN THE CONTEXT OF MARRIAGE TODAY 1. Introduction In this chapter, we shall see how the oracle of prophet Hosea is relevant in the context of marriage today. The story of Hosea’s marital and family experiences is remarkable for the insights it offers concerning the biblical message as a whole. It demonstrates the supremacy of love over law. In this chapter therefore, we shall see how law and love overlap in marriage; this will then be followed by an analysis of eros and agape in the light of Pope Benedict XVI’s encyclical, Deus Caritas Est. The basis of the legal maxim “neccesitas non habetlegem” will then be established by looking at the centrality of love in marriage; modelled in the life of the Trinity....
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...Meaning And Purpose Meaning and Purpose Marriage is both a natural institution and a sacred union. Marriage is the intimate union and equal partnership of a man and a woman. It comes to us from the hand of God, who created male and female in his image, so that they might become one body and might be fertile and multiply (See Genesis chapters 1 and 2). Though man and woman are equal as God’s children, they are created with important differences that allow them to give themselves and to receive the other as a gift. Marriage is both a natural institution and a sacred union because it is rooted in the divine plan of creation. In addition, the Catholic Church teaches that the valid marriage between two baptized Christians is also a sacrament – a saving reality and a symbol of Christ’s love for his church (See Ephesians 5:25-33). In every marriage the spouses make a contract with each other. In a sacramental marriage the couple also enters into a covenant in which their love is sealed and strengthened by God’s love. The free consent of the spouses makes a marriage. From this consent and from the sexual consummation of marriage a special bond arises between husband and wife. This bond is lifelong and exclusive. The marriage bond has been established by God and so it cannot be dissolved. In the Latin Rite of the Catholic Church, the priest or deacon, the two official witnesses, and the congregation all witness the exchange of consent by the couple who themselves are considered...
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...11/12/12 Marriage has been a sacred bond between two people for as long as we humans can remember. It is a significant event in someone's life to be intertwined with another that they love. Recently, gay rights has been a controversial topic. Whether they should be accepted or treated equally or even be allowed to marry each other are some of the issues. Marriage is a bond between two people who love each other and homosexual people should be no exception. The fact that they are simply different from others is a reason why most people hate. Homosexual people should be given the right to marry and they should face no hatred for being themselves. The biggest argument today that opposes same-sex marriage is that that states it is against tradition or it isn't right. We can see that, “Most cultures have defined marriage as the union of one man and one woman for hundreds if not thousands of years”. This is the way it has happened naturally over the course of history, “But tradition is a mixed bag. It includes slavery and grotesque exploitation of workers, or course, the denial of rights to women and the execution of those who committed thought and property crimes” (Zorn). We have moved past these issues as a civilization, but why is same-sex marriage still an issue? Perhaps the time has yet to come where people will accept gay marriage, but it will come sooner or later. Another argument is based upon the idea that “Marriage is a...
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...Marriage in Islam The main purpose of marriage in Islam is to provide both genders male and females company to one another, affection to one another, and to create children. The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) described the importance of marriage as being half of your religion. Also, The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) ordered us to do it, and it is sunnah for you to get married.The importance of marriage also helps to spread Islam all over the world and increasing our ummah. The Qur’an encourages marriage for many reasons. For instance, committing forniking outdoor of marriage doesn't benefit you in society. With out marriage, it can lead to temptations that can lead to hell fire. Process of marriage The first step into getting married is seeking a Wali. A Wali is the nearest relative to women, such as her father or brother. Brother would only be used if the father has passed away or is no where to be found during that time. If none of your Wali’s are there the next option would be to get a Wakil, which is the Imam. It is his job to find more information on the person the women is marrying. After picking the right man, they can plan to schedule a time they want to meet each other. The time the man and women are meeting each other there has to be a supervisor or guardian present at that time. After they've met a couple of times and they are ready to get married there is a prayer that they're to pray, which is called Salatul Istakahrah . The prayer is to basically to help them with guidance...
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...Are Marriages For Expensive and Elaborate Now a day’s marriage has become one of the most expensive things to do. In Bangladesh it is very easy to get married for rich people, but when it comes for middle class or lower middle class people its gets too hard for them. It creates a pressure on them. They have to save money for so long to get married in a proper way. In Bangladesh this marriage ceremony begins with exchanging the ring between bride and groom. Then bridal shower, wedding ceremony, wedding reception and goes on. So to complete this a family needs at least a good amount of money which is too hard for the job holders or middle class people. We live in a country where 40% of people suffers from poverty but people spend minimum 10 to 15 lakhs while getting married. So getting married in Bangladesh is expensive. In a wedding ceremony (The) first day of the ceremony is called the bride’s Gaye Holud. In our culture we believe that turmeric paste makes the skin soft and make bride more beautiful for the wedding day. This is the main reason this day is called Gaye Holud which means “apply body turmeric paste to the skin.” This day everyone wears yellow cloths. Then another function is called the Gaya Holud for the groom. This is the same thing for groom’s side. Then the final wedding day. The wedding ceremony is arranged by the bride’s family. Everyone wear very colorful clothes. Bride wear red outfit with heavy gold ornaments. Once the ceremony is completed then the...
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...Gay marriages should be banned. It should be banned for many reasons. One reason being that it is prohibited in the bible. Another reason it should be banned is because it confuses the minds of small children who don’t understand what it means. Also, being in a gay marriage won’t allow the couple to have kids naturally. Gay marriages should be banned because in my religion gay marriages are prohibited in the bible. In the bible man and man shouldn’t be seen together. God made Adam and Eve to make a family of their own, which is a symbol that man and woman should be together. It would be a hard life for people who are gay and married because they are sinning. In my religion, it’s a sin to be married to the same gender. Being gay and married confuses the minds of small children who don’t understand what it means. They will wonder why they have two moms or two dads. Kids could be judged over their parents decisions of being gay and married. The possibility of being bullied because of having the same gender parents is more than when a child has straight parents. This can cause the child to wonder why they were put in that position. Moreover, the child won’t have both male and female role models like they would need. Being in a gay marriage won’t allow the couple to have their own child with their bride or groom. The same sex are unable to produce a child naturally. They would have to adopt or go through donor insemination if they wanted children. The process of...
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... By Abdulla As the human race has evolved through the ages, so has the institution of marriage. According to an article published on BBC news, titled the ten key “moments in history of marriage”, many Anglo-Saxons and early British tribes used marriage as a tool to build strategic alliance in the realms of diplomacy and trade. With the advent of the Roman Catholic Church, the notion of marriage evolved and theologian began to view it as a sacred ceremony that was done in the presence of the Almighty. This position was further strengthened by the council of Trent in 1593 when marriage was officially deemed as one the seven sacraments. Then as the role of the church in society began to evolve so did the definition of the marriage and the way it was viewed in society. Divorce started to become more common and with the gradual separation of the church and the state, the State assumed the role of becoming an institution that granted marriage right to couple. These civil or non-religious marriages were the founding blocks for a long debate about the sanctity of marriage and led to individuals and society debate on long established of the nature of marriage and whether it is meant to be a sacred institution that allows the bond between a man and woman only or its possible for people of the same gender to share the bliss of holy matrimony. Regardless, of how society defines marriage and who it deems worthy of getting married, a very pertinent question still lingers unanswered...
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... Short essay on Anthropology: Marriage and Divorce The day begun rather normally as I ventured out to walk my little dog. Laughing as I watched her run in circles, I noticed my friends Tom and Jane approaching with rather solemn looking faces. They asked if they could have a moment of my time, so I quickly scooped up my dog and motioned for the park bench. Jane began telling me that they were contemplating getting a divorce, and wanted to know if I had any advice. I was a bit taken aback since I had never been married, until they told me they wanted a biblical perspective and knew I was a bible student. I let both of them know how much I valued the commitment of marriage and this was the main reason I was older, yet still not married. I believe that you should not go into a marriage half- heartedly. I told Tom and Jane that I was waiting on God to bring me the right man. I feel that if people put a greater value on marriage there would be very few divorces. Tom and Jane nodded and then I began. “God ordained marriage for the good of man.” (Gen 2:18-25) In biblical times it was customary for a man to marry a woman within his immediate family, though there were stipulations. In those days men could marry a half-sister under his 2 father’s side, and marriage to foreigners was looked down...
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...has recently married, he must not be sent to war or have any other duty laid on him. For one year he is to be free to stay at home and bring happiness to the wife he has married. - Deuteronomy 24:5 Enjoy life with the wife whom you love, all the days of your vain life that he has given you under the sun, because that is your portion in life and in your toil at which you toil under the sun. - Ecclesiastes 9:9 Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous. - Hebrews 13:4 You ask, "Why?" It is because the Lord is acting as the witness between you and the wife of your youth, because you have broken faith with her, though she is your partner, the wife of your marriage covenant. Has not the LORD made them one? In flesh and spirit they are his. And why one? Because he was seeking godly offspring. So guard yourself in your spirit, and do not break faith with the wife of your youth. - Malachi 2:14, 15 At the resurrection people will neither marry nor be given in marriage; they will be like the angels in heaven. - Matthew 22:30 Then the Lord God said, "It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him. - Genesis 2:21-24 Nevertheless, also, let each one of you individually so love his wife as he does himself; on the other hand, the wife should have deep respect for her husband. - Ephesians 5:33 And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But...
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...Marriage has long been the fundamental institution that holds the society together, it signifies the union of a man and a woman ordered towards upbringing of children and the mutual well-being of spouses. This institution acts as a fundamental base to the concept of a family, which inturn leads to the upliftment of the society. Marriage and family sociologically signifies the great leap taken by the human race over the past few centuries, and now acts as the backbone of the society. In the recent past, homosexuality has gained support from several areas all across the world, I strongly disagree with this notion of allowing people of the same gender to marry. The whole purpose of the institution of marriage is to carry forward the human race by giving birth to offsprings, and clearly this is not possible in a homosexual marriage, so I feel that instead of supporting this propoganda we must collectively take steps towards depleting it across the globe. Even if the homosexual couple decides to adopt a kid, he or she will either be deprived from a mother or a father, in either case, it is against the best interests to the upbringing of a young child. Moreover several religious fanatics would consider the legalization of homosexual marriages to be insulting to their religious beliefs. It is clearly stated in religious texts that the purpose of marriage is to carry forward the human race. One instance from the Genesis also teaches us how God punishes Sodom and Gomorrah for the...
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...1. Describe the impact of Tanya’s socialization on her marriage. Tonya’s up bring was complicated she grew up watching her mother get beat by her Father so that played and impact on her socialization on her marriage. Also she is around very negative people while being married to James. Of course misery loves company, so they all plant seeds of evil thoughts about men , all while treating the men like dogs Before she was with James she was in an abusive relationship so her trust factor, and letting men in was off. 2. Describe the divorce scenario in the movie by explaining the causes of Tanya’s and James’ breakup. James always tried to be a good man to Tonya but she could not accept his kindness without thinking that there was evil behind it. Tonya nagged James about the things he was doing right and that are what caused James to crack and breakup with her. Tonya was an angry black female throughout the relationship. Starting unnecessary arguments and calling James stupid . . 3. Interracial dating was clearly illustrated in the film. How do you feel about the comments that were made in the movie concerning interracial dating? The comments made in the movie were topically comments about interracial dating but I feel like people should have chosen to date who they want. No matter the skin color , religion, or family background if you’re in love and yall have the same mutual feelings and know yall are meant to be together than what is the color of your skin...
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...III Introduction “A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person” –Mignon Mclaughlin The above quotation by Mignon Mclaughlin says that for a marriage to be successful, it requires falling in love many times with the same person we are married to. My topic is about “fixed or arranged marriage” being better than the usual marriage in which both falls in love first before entering into a union or marriage. For us to be able to determine whether or not fixed marriage is successful or not, we should first define what marriage is. Marriage is define as a socially or ritually recognized union or legal contract between spouses that establishes rights and obligations between them, between them and their children, and between them and their in-laws. The definition of marriage varies according to different cultures, but it is principally an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged. Today many people prefer “love first before marriage” than the traditional “fixed or arranged marriages”. No one could tell which of the two types of marriages is better or which of them is likely to be successful, because both sometimes tend to be a success and both sometimes seems to be a failure. This paper would like the readers to understand that, “fixed or arranged marriage” is better than the “love first before marriage” type of marriage by giving some examples from real life stories and by giving...
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...CHAPTER 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND INTRODUCTION Marriage is one of the deepest and most complex involvements of human relationships. It is a corner stone of society and a very necessary part of the social system. It is a crucial and sacred bond between two personalities merging into one for ideas, attitudes, habits and likes and dislikes. In Philippines marriage is considered a lifelong partnership. It is the foundation stone on which the family is built. Basically marriage is a social and legal contract. People marry great number of reasons- personal or social. Usually they have a certain preconceived notions about the kind of person they would like to marry. The large percentage of separation each year, non-marital pregnancies and premarital cohabitation have all dramatically changed the traditional family structure (Amato et.al, 2003). Millions of children are no longer being raised in nuclear families. The institution of marriage, the backbone of society, appears to be under threat. Marriage has, despite demographic and political shifts, significant value for the individual, families and the society (Nock, 2005). When looking at marriage as an institution, as opposed to a free-standing concept, marriage represents socially sanctioned behavior. Marriage embraces traditionally virtuous, legal and predictable assumptions concerning what is moral and what is proper (Nock, 2005). Through marriage an individual is transformed; they are perceived and treated differently...
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...consumers and capitalism drives our economy. Everything about our society has changed. Even for some, the definition of marriage, a covenant before God between one man and one woman, is also being challenged by gay rights activists. As man has evolved in his practice of Christianity, no longer being bound by the Mosaic law, has God changed his purpose for marriage? We know him to be, according to Psalm 102:27, a spiritual being who will never change or end. As God never changes neither does his definition of marriage. I will prove that the sanctity of marriage should be upheld as the standard of Christianity between one man and one woman. Marriage is a covenant before God. It is consummated by sexual intercourse between the man and the woman. Andreas Köstenberger, author of God, Marriage, and Family, advises on five marital concepts to which all Godly relationships must commit. First, marriage is permanent. Divorce is not an option except in certain circumstances advised by Jesus in Matthew 19:9 Those seeking to marry should seek out wise counsel. Second, marriage is sacred before God and he honors it because he created it. Next, marriage is the most intimate relationship two people can have. The “one flesh” suggests emotional and sexual intimacy as to people become one. God designed for the marriage bed to be pleasurable. Further, marriage is a selfless act. It is the concern and well-being of the other committed person. It is what Paul discussed in 1 Corinthians...
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...Marriage Tina Calhoun Adult and Family Development BSHS 371 Joycelyn Bennett, MA – Instructor September 12, 2012 The author of this paper will prepare a written paper on marriage. She will describe some of the problems that affect a marriage, how those involved are affected, ways the problems can be prevented and approaches for resolving or improving the problem along with resources. Upon researching the subject of marriage the author found that the number one reason for marital problems is financial disagreement. Although, money may not appear to be directly related to problems in a marriage mast of the time it is. Negative behavior patterns such as one spouse lying or withholding financial information cause many marriages to fall apart. Research done over the last 20 years show that negative patterns or behavior can destroy a marriage. There are four negative behavior patterns the author will discuss. The negative behavior pattern is escalation. Escalation occurs when a couple’s conversation gets more and more hostile through continually upping the ante of negative back and forth responses. A small disagreement soon blows into a major fight as the level of anger and frustration increases with each negative comment. Tailed marriages and marriages with problems find arguments that escalate to the point that damaging things are said find their oneness and intimacy quickly shattered by a few thoughtless words. There are two ways escalation...
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