Posts Tagged ‘marriage’
Does spousal rape constitute fornication?
Question: Does spousal rape constitute fornication, or sexual immorality, thus giving grounds for divorce and remarriage? Answer: Some questions are difficult – not because we cannot clearly state the truth, but because the way the questions are worded cause you to make assumptions that may not be true. A classic example is “Are you still…
Read MoreDoes the Bible talk about asking a father for his daughter’s hand in marriage?
Question: Is there any biblical background to making sure someone who is dating or is going to marry someone must have the father’s permission of the daughter? Answer: In the course of recording the lives of various people, the Bible does mention how men and women came together to be married. Several of these did…
Read MoreWhy Sex Outside of Marriage Is Wrong
by Jeffrey W. Hamilton In the United States, marriage is becoming increasingly rare. The 2000 U.S. Census found only 51% of all households are married couples, continuing a steady decline over the past several decades. Meanwhile, the number of unmarried couples living together has increased rapidly. In 2000, 5.4 million couples are living together without…
Read MoreWaiting for the Proper Time
by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Few youngsters enjoy being told they must wait. When a thought enters their heads, they want to act on it right now. If they desire something, it must be in their possession right now. Any delay to a person who has not lived long appears to be impossibly long. Unfortunately, there…
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