Posted by IsoM on June 27, 2002, at 2:13:05
In reply to Re: Till Death Do Us Part?-Absolutely, posted by homewood on June 26, 2002, at 20:34:50
I think the death do us part bit is the best way to go still. The idea of a lasting marriage until death is a great idea, it's the people who are imperfect that makes it fail, not the ideal of marriage, itself.
A stable marriage provides the best possible atmosphere to raise children (notice I used the term 'stable'?). This doesn't mean that children who don't have a father & mother both together are doomed by any means, but a loving relationship between parents is a great foundation for children's personalities to develop.
Even if a couple have no children, it gives both of them a sense of security & real commitment. It confirms that they're willing to put their hearts into making it work & not just separating when a difficulty comes along. It lets each other know that they plan to be there for each other right through their senior years until death, yes, even for old times' sake.
A piece of paper is just the legal agreement in writing to confirm that agreement. If a person's heart isn't in it, it wouldn't matter whether it was written on paper or engraved in gold. The paper is simply the visible legal document.
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