I love this piece, expressing one young feminist's view of marriage. I agree completely. Basically, it all sums up to, "I'm not sure."
Monday, July 12, 2010
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This post reminds me of this song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtTa81LyuQM
I guess my view is that the promise of marriage - to each other - is so very important - and beautiful. And giving your life to/for someone else does not make you weak or less, but more, in my opinion.
Saying, "I don't think marriage is for me, but I get why other people want it" is not saying that marriage makes one weak. I hope I've never insinuated that. I respect my friends who have chosen marriage for their strength and belief that they can love one person (romantically) forever.
I see marriage as a monumental risk that, at least for now, I'm not ready/willing to take. I'm not saying the risks outweigh the benefits for everyone--just for me, right now. As I've said a million times before, though, I may get married some day. I've never been in a position where I had to make that choice, but I passionately believe that marriage must be seen as a choice/one option, rather than the inevitable (or only good) direction of a loving relationship.
Another thought...Do you think that marriage is important and beautiful apart from Christ? Do you think all people (Christian or not) can benefit from a marriage relationship (where both people promise to make it work)? Of course this brings up the question of gay marriage (as you can probably guess, I think marriage should be available to all consenting adults who seek it), but we'll pretend that only heterosexual couples want to get married for now.
Hey Sherry,
I should have been more clear - I don't think that is your view, I was just referring to the article you linked to and her point of view. I know that you respect marriage and your friends. Sorry for the confusion!
As for your other question. It is a good one. I will think on it.
As for your other question, some thoughts:
Yes, I think marriage is important to Christians and non Christians. And yes I think both can benefit from a marriage relationship. I think it will mean different things - Christians will likely view marriage in biblical terms. Eph. 5:25 "Husbands love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her."
I think commitment is important - and I think family is important. It seems that children fare best when they are a product of a loving, committed marriage.
Seems like there are a lot of other thoughts that I keep typing out and erasing. Its a big topic with many different facets. And I want to be careful to write what I mean. So, I'll be done for now :)
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