[Mrs. Don-o]

Catholic Christianity, for existence, recognizes Natural Marriage but did not institute it. As for Civil Marriage, it has not existed in most of history, and does not exist in some countries to this day.

Neither Sacramental Marriage nor Natural Marriage were established by the State, nor licensed by States until quite recently. Historically, marriages were often contracts between the families regarding the exchange and distribution of property and the recognized paternity or legitimacy of children. They were enforced by family and friends: that's what "Bridesmaids" and "Groomsmen" were all about.

[ansel12]

Who cares?

Are you interested in fighting for marriage and the United States, or are you trying to divert a political discussion?

Do you do conservative politics anywhere, at any time?

[ansel12]

To: Mrs. Don-o
So you want Muslim clerics and gay clergy, and Mormons, along with priests to decide what is a legal marriage?

27 posted on 5/29/2015, 9:05:36 AM by ansel12