They say "all you need is love," but do you also need marriage? The definition & necessity of marriage, commitment, and a union is a personal one. With lists of "non-negotiables" and contradictory visions of successful relationships, the question becomes one of how you define success in love.
Traditional ideals say women are the "helpmates," and in order for a “Godly” marriage to work, submission to God from both parties are necessary. We discuss the difference and balance between secular/natural and spiritual marriages, as well as the idea that sometimes we are put together by God to help smooth out each other’s edges. However, in this day and age, are the ideas of traditional marriage still necessary?
They say "all you need is love," but do you also need marriage? The definition & necessity of marriage, commitment, and a union is a personal one. With lists of "non-negotiables" and contradictory visions of successful relationships, the question becomes one of how you define success in love.
Traditional ideals say women are the "helpmates," and in order for a “Godly” marriage to work, submission to God from both parties are necessary. We discuss the difference and balance between secular/natural and spiritual marriages, as well as the idea that sometimes we are put together by God to help smooth out each other’s edges. However, in this day and age, are the ideas of traditional marriage still necessary?
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