tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980259522701574842.post2391966967651537114..comments2024-01-22T10:00:14.762-05:00Comments on Not Another Wave: Marriage: What is it to You?Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15249287420418816844noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980259522701574842.post-60702095541746922822012-05-15T17:47:08.706-04:002012-05-15T17:47:08.706-04:00Religious 'marriage' is brought into play ...Religious 'marriage' is brought into play only within the confines of a religious group and their practices provided they don't violate the law. For example, there is nothing that says a religion couldn't declare a four year old to be married to a thirty year old, but if they require sexual interaction that would violate age of consent laws. Saying they are religiously 'Nick Thrasherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06674809815878783407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7980259522701574842.post-13279998421868462542012-05-15T17:46:51.267-04:002012-05-15T17:46:51.267-04:00I draw very distinct lines between definitions of ...I draw very distinct lines between definitions of the word 'marriage' in regards to the context they are used. There is legal 'marriage', which provides legal protections for two (or more) consenting adult citizens who file appropriate paperwork with the state. Religious 'marriage' where a Church or other religious body approves of the union of two (or more) individuals Nick Thrasherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06674809815878783407noreply@blogger.com