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    Govt free marriages

    I'd say that ultimately it is a pastor's/elder's prerogative: Matthew 16:19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. Matthew 18:18...
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    Govt free marriages

    I fear that a statist society has essentially branded the notion, not only in the minds of most believers, but in the minds of the general population. So, many couples who are committed for life don't declare their marriage in God's eyes, instead they have accepted the definition of guilt and...
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    Govt free marriages

    In a day wherein the "government" claims the absolute power and authority to dispense, define, regulate, and dissolve marriage - the Quaker understanding of marriage contains some important implications that are worth reflecting upon... "The right joining in marriage is the work of the Lord...
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    Govt free marriages

    Nope. Because many Quaker, Amish, Mennonite, Baptists, and others recognize these "Covenant Marriages". This is actually preferable to many Christian couples and ministers. Please review the following links: How Do I Get Married Without A License? How Do I Get Married Without A License...
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    Govt free marriages

    Marriage is a spiritual covenant. If a couple wishes to have a government free marriage, and knows all the implications of that decision, I see nothing wrong with it.
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    Govt free marriages

    Yes, it would be nice if people could agree. But 9 out of 10 times they don't. At least in my experience.
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    Govt free marriages

    Courts throw pre-nupts out all the time. Not reliable.
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    Is this sinful in your opinion??

    If you're a 51 year old virgin... trust me hon... don't cave in now. Honestly, don't even worry about marriage. You're blessed beyond measure as you are now. Obviously this guy has been married and knows marital pleasures. And he misses them, desires them. And he desires you to provide...
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    affairs

    One must be able to survive, move on, and be happy. Divorce can leave a man in near destitution. The courts have turned marriage into a high stakes gamble wherein the man stands to loose the most in the vast majority of cases, even cases wherein the woman is the reason for the divorce. This...
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    Govt free marriages

    Seeing that marriage was originally a contract, breaking the contract came with penalties... even the death penalty for adultery. Marriage isn't about "greatest good in the event of dissolution". It's about justice.
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    Govt free marriages

    I would say that if the couple held themselves out as being "married" it counts as a marriage. Rings are the token of the covenant. Did they wear wedding bands? Did they sign the family Bible as husband and wife? I think churches should keep a registry of husbands and wives. Now, of...
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    Govt free marriages

    We do have separate bank accounts. We've thought about opening one up that we can share, but really money hasn't been that big of an issue. Yes, we respect one another's property and affects.
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    Govt free marriages

    I know. From my understanding, it was more like advice and hooking him up with the right attorneys.
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    Govt free marriages

    My divorce was long and drawn out. We both were living paycheck to paycheck. My attorney wanted $3000 up front and estimated that it would cost $6000. Neither one of us had the money. So we talked about a dissolution. However, she disagreed with everything no matter what agreement I tried...
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    Govt free marriages

    Me and my darling love chose a government free marriage. Both of us have experienced "civil marriage" and the divorce courts. Neither of us want to ever open ourselves up to have to endure that insanity again. So, government free marriage felt right for us. Our wedding (or commitment...
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    Govt free marriages

    So far we have powers of attorney and necessary wills. We're considering a "cohabitation agreement" and agreed upon private arbitration to solidify more concerning our assets. But honestly, we don't want the government or legality governing too much. Since we were both married before and...
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    Govt free marriages

    EZoolander... they used to care about "grounds" for divorce. They established "fault" and they considered the case (including child custody) with fault, and the child's best interests, in mind. When my parents were divorced "grounds" were established and fault was found. Frankly, the...
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    Govt free marriages

    Amen. After my divorce I realized that I NEVER wanted to be in a "civil marriage" again. That was years ago. Today my new wife and I have a "government free" marriage, we call it a "Quaker Marriage". It's been over 7 years now. So far, it has worked well for us.
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    Govt free marriages

    You weren't raked over the coals by the system. You'd feel differently if you looked back and realized that she has devastated your entire life... her and her little "boyfriend" she started hooking up with. Now she's got a third stream of income from you... and you're living on Ramen noodles...