Whereas it is true that people 'marry each other' it is a statistical fact that those who marry in church are much less likely to divorce or have problems with their marriage than those who marry elsewhere or co-habit without marriage. I am not citing any particular reason for this, but statistically it is a fact that should be taken seriously. Many people who marry in church believe that, as there are 'three' people in their marriage - the bride, the groom - and God - then their marriage is somehow more of an occasion, it is a life-changing event and is blessed by someone pretty special, rather than a quick afternoon in a registry office. In the Christian marriage the vows that are taken are far more intense than those in a civil marriage and need careful preparation and thought - and for some, prayer. Perhaps the intensity of the vows has something to do with the longer lasting church marriages as both partners realise that they have to make a real commitment to the other person rather than something that is less intense. With The Temptations of society and the increased occurrence of adultery, the blessing placed on a married couple in church ("that which GOD has joined together, let no man [or woman] divide") must have a profound effect on the lasting relationship that that couple enjoys. Unlike the previous which describes a more secular union, Christians believe that, whilst the two people marry each other by consent, God places the seal on their marriage and the two people become as one - as confirmed by Christ himself (Matthew 19: 4-6 or Mark 10: 6-9).
As for whether a couple should be able to be married in church there are two schools of thought on this. First there are the hardliners who believe that unless someone is a church attender they should not be married in church as the vows will presumably be meaningless to them. This suggests (rather judgingly) that the couple are non-believers and is rather exclusive as if the church is only meant for its own and not those outside. Jesus welcomed everyone - even the outcasts of society, and so, in my personal opinion, this approach is wrong.
Secondly, there are those who accept anyone for marriage in church. This approach can be a little exploitative of the church's good nature but as the church is called to minister to everyone then this should be the right approach. In my own church in the UK anyone living in the vicinity, or who have family in the vicinity, or who have some other connection with the vicinity can be married in church - even if they are non-attenders. However, all couples undergo a short 'course' (in reality a few visits) where the nature of Christian marriage is spelled out, and the nature and profundity of their vows are explained and the logistic details of the ceremony are ran through. One would hope and pray that, if thet are non-attenders, they might feel that God is calling them to attend church afterwards, but this is not a requirement. Real evangelism is accepting people just where they are, warts and all, and if, by being friendly, inclusive, welcoming and loving towards them, a few seeds are planted of what Christianity is really all about, then who knows what will happen in their lives later on when they may wish to turn back to that 'third person' in their marriage.
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Yes, people are allowed inside the Chartres Cathedral. It is a functioning church and a popular tourist attraction in Chartres, France. Visitors can enter the cathedral, attend religious services, and explore the architectural marvel of the building.
Only women were not allowed to attend the Olympic games. I had to do this question for my history homework.
She thought it was unfair that whites were allowed to be in a black church but it wasn't the same the other way around. She thinks that they have their own church so they shouldn't want to or even be allowed to be at the black church.
yes you will be judged by the church u attend if u know better for example many people know that adventist is the church god wants you to attend because they follow all of Gods commands people dont want to do it even though the church might not be perfect it is still gods church
Yes, gays are not hated by the Catholic church. They just believe gay people shouldn't pursue intimacy or marriage and should be alone for the rest of their lives.
gathering === === a group of people that attend church; an assembly of people
people are not allowed to wear hats inside the church
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The reason people bother with the church is that many people are religious and believe that they must attend church to be close to ones "God". Church is where some people go to pray and find peace.
There is no issue with Jews attending Protestant funerals from the perspective of the Protestant Church. However, most Jews will not enter a church due to Jewish law prohibiting participating in religious services of another religion.