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Are we, for example, post-religion (or post-marriage, etc.)? I ask this question because of: – – rising cases of anomie – rising cases of divorce – rising cases of deviant/self-destructive/maladaptive behaviour esp. among the youth Taking religion for example – it is ...Read more
Forgive me in advance for the title question which is a few words shy of being a metaphor. But lets think about this for a bit. Marriage is an institution, one of which you get a certificate for before commencement ...Read more
1). Decades ago the purposes of marriage were very different from today’s agenda. Those folks used marriage to solidify political alliances, trades agreements, control sicknesses or to avert wars etc.( No wonder their were arranged marriages which seemed to work very well and issues like divorce were not a common occurrence) In the above scenarios, solemn oaths were taken, cause much was at stake and More persons had to be involved to make such a marriage work. Today the purposes of marriage are largely different. However, we have retained the above gist which seem to be causing a lot of heartache to the majority.
2). The Issuance of certificates of course cannot make one a better husband or wife but it can awake one to that reality especially to the SINCERE at heart and I suppose that’s why
Apostle Paul (despite advocating for celibacy)
recommended marriage to them that they may avoid sexual immortality.
The title of the above question may be misleading, I actually can’t find the words to ask what I would like to as it appears in my head … But here are my thoughts, indulge me for a bit. Sex is a ...Read more
Yes. Plus it all comes down to what you choose to believe because that’s what becomes real for you. As you say though, depending on your situation, it can be used to control or manipulate one into something. And at times, it can get you into situations you didn’t plan for. Sex bears fruits. Sometimes sweet, sometimes bitter, depending.
Korrjorr Jeng
Great question! I believe we are gradually turning into an era where the people (mostly women) who were upholding marriage are now conscious and self-reliant. Considering that the institution of marriage was solely meant to be controlled by men and they benefit more from the relationship. So maybe we are approaching post-ignorant society, where women are no longer accepting the bad culture that has made them submissive to men in marriages where it isn’t companionship for them. So the problem is not as a result of the institutionalization of marriage by religion- because as the case may be the guidelines of marriage which are being followed by society are very little from the teachings of the religion but culture- the problem is that people are not accepting the toxic conditions that they used to live with, and this is what is affecting the way we live now.
Also, I think mother-daughter/son or father-son/daughter are institutionalized relationships as well. This can be backed by a child’s birth certificate, it is a signed relationship. Also, brother-sister relationships are signed when they are your next of kins, that’s to an extent an institutionalized relationship.