There are no gods, the idea of a god being required for marriage is arrent. The Hindu have many gods. The atheists have none. The Taoist get married. If someone wants to invite the favorite false god to their wedding, they can go for it. It just means that there will be at lesat one seat vacant during the ceremonly. You can't depend upon what does not exist. They might as well get married under the blessings of our local star. Marriage is a bond between two people.
Marriage is a secular happening. Until about 500 years ago the church had nothing to do with marriages. They then decided they wanted to intrude on marriages too. People have gotten married for thousands of years before christianity even existed.
Thanks for the video response - I thought your video was insightful, and I'd definitely watch any additional videos you make on this topic. I liked your discussion of how marriage is romanticized to be an eternal union of souls, so as atheists we have to redefine marriage realistically, yet not cut off the emotional aspects. An atheist commented on my video that romantic love does not exist; I disagree, but think the concept has been over-inflated by religion, society, and retail.
@aarontrombley This is our understand of the minds of atheists. We are just people getting married, it is a bond between people. My wife and I work, play, and rest together. We atheists raise childing in a secular mannner usually, not in an atheist manner. Sex is a biological inclination, not marriage. We got married because that is what people do when they love one another. Gods are not requied. The Hindu and atheists get married and they don't have an empty place in their heart without Jesus.
@matthewtaylorbrown Thanks for your comments. When I made this video, I was a little more ardent about the distinction between marriage and God. I agree that you can replace Jesus with any other God to make your marriage "special" on a spiritual level and it's all the same, any false God will do. But, the question remains, is marriage the only way for an Atheist to affirm that they love someone? Is it just the legalities that push along that love for the rest of your days?
@aarontrombley My wife and I talked about this for a time before deciding to do our own thing. We had already bonded for life before and notion of marriage. The marriage was solely for partner's rights. I was able to be added to her insurance. We learned that we might have problems if the other was in the hospital. No visitation rights or making medical decisions for the other. And we would have been common-law in time. Our love is ours alone from our bond and promise. We grow old together. :)
There are no gods, the idea of a god being required for marriage is arrent. The Hindu have many gods. The atheists have none. The Taoist get married. If someone wants to invite the favorite false god to their wedding, they can go for it. It just means that there will be at lesat one seat vacant during the ceremonly. You can't depend upon what does not exist. They might as well get married under the blessings of our local star. Marriage is a bond between two people.
matthewtaylorbrown 1 year ago
Marriage is a secular happening. Until about 500 years ago the church had nothing to do with marriages. They then decided they wanted to intrude on marriages too. People have gotten married for thousands of years before christianity even existed.
allinsman 2 years ago
Thanks for the video response - I thought your video was insightful, and I'd definitely watch any additional videos you make on this topic. I liked your discussion of how marriage is romanticized to be an eternal union of souls, so as atheists we have to redefine marriage realistically, yet not cut off the emotional aspects. An atheist commented on my video that romantic love does not exist; I disagree, but think the concept has been over-inflated by religion, society, and retail.
Alraera 2 years ago
Very well put. Why do people who don't believe get married? It's only because of biological inclination.
aarontrombley 2 years ago
@aarontrombley This is our understand of the minds of atheists. We are just people getting married, it is a bond between people. My wife and I work, play, and rest together. We atheists raise childing in a secular mannner usually, not in an atheist manner. Sex is a biological inclination, not marriage. We got married because that is what people do when they love one another. Gods are not requied. The Hindu and atheists get married and they don't have an empty place in their heart without Jesus.
matthewtaylorbrown 1 year ago
@matthewtaylorbrown Thanks for your comments. When I made this video, I was a little more ardent about the distinction between marriage and God. I agree that you can replace Jesus with any other God to make your marriage "special" on a spiritual level and it's all the same, any false God will do. But, the question remains, is marriage the only way for an Atheist to affirm that they love someone? Is it just the legalities that push along that love for the rest of your days?
aarontrombley 1 year ago
@aarontrombley My wife and I talked about this for a time before deciding to do our own thing. We had already bonded for life before and notion of marriage. The marriage was solely for partner's rights. I was able to be added to her insurance. We learned that we might have problems if the other was in the hospital. No visitation rights or making medical decisions for the other. And we would have been common-law in time. Our love is ours alone from our bond and promise. We grow old together. :)
matthewtaylorbrown 1 year ago