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THE DOWNSIDE OF CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE

I was raised in a very strong Catholic family. I don't say that lightly, being raised American. My Grandparents came here while their Children where young. They found comfort in Portuguese communities because they where surrounded by like-minded individuals. God was major part of our life. When calamity came, my Mother would Pray. When misfortune struck our family, it was because we didn't live as the word has taught. When you go astray from your teachings, we find a downside.

To a Christian, I don't think Marriage is wholly for love. It's about family. It's when you find a like-minded individual that shares the same values and morals. Surely, it's best to Marry within the same faith because the values need to be the same. I guess it can be summarized as Jesus explained, "your yoke mate".

Aside from my siblings, I see people in Church trying to form a belief. It seems to be forming a belief on whether God exists or not. The confusion is absurd to me. A simple understanding was reached at a young age. All understanding starts with God. God is the Word and the Word is God. I cannot think about the world and universe and not think something did this for us. How can all these things have come to existence and live in harmony relying upon one another? God created us; move-on in life and stop wondering.

Much of the Bible and our faith is values and understanding. Living together is an important area of study and education. I was taught security is found in family and society. As a christian, Marriage joins to people together and the bond is inseparable unless one is unfaithful. Is it hard? Yes, it's hard to find that person.

A big dilema is found when we marry the wrong person. A non-christian will not view their spouse as a Christian does. The values, morals, and contributions towards the family are not equal or viewed as Christians are taught in the Bible. It becomes abuse very easily.

When one does not contribute as the other expects complaints arise. Those complaints become nagging, especially to a fool who acts at once. Married to Drunkard, Slanderer, Idolizer, and one that continually borrows money for things they want.

Clearly I have someone on my mind that is in a situation, but I cannot spell it out. It is difficult not to wish for one person to cross a line so the other can have a clean break from the marriage. I couldn't imagine realizing the poor decision that was made and forming a family. How quickly people marry in the United States. I find it odd people with no faith or religion still marry. Why would they marry? Financial benefits? The perception that it is an expression of love? How many people make a promise of commitment with each other for lust, money, and passion? What happens when calamity comes to such a weak couple?

I hope people change their perception of Marriage. It is known to me as the Sacrament of Marriage. It is meant to be a lifelong union, in order to form a family, and explicitly demonstrates a value to one another.

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