Yukon Cornelius wrote:That's obliquely kind of a good point YMix -- the florist in WA probably served hundreds of people who were divorced and remarried -- contrary to the direct words of Christ. The horse got out of the barn a **long** time ago.
Good to have you back, YC. Your post brings up the question of what exactly was Jesus talking about when he discussed marriage. Marriage has almost universally been a financial contract involving female chattel and adjusted for value by brideprice and dowry. The Hebrew ketuba marriage contract was no different.
The idea of marriage as a romantic bond formed by choice, fate and love is a recent notion. Arranged marriages still abound, and marriage continues to be a means of social climbing.
One of the best novels written during the limnal period from which romantic marriage emerged is Dicken's snarky "Our Mutual Friend" which lampoons the role of marriage in English society.
One thing is guaranteed, though. Gay Divorce Court is going to the best thing to ever hit reality TV.
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Teresa of Ávila