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by Alan on October 16th, 2009
Marriage is the #1 reason for divorce. If we get rid of that archaic institution, there would be no more divorces.
by Gingerminx on August 13th, 2009
Marriage should be whatever the people involved want it to be and nothign more.
by Suby the Coat on August 13th, 2009
Marriage as an institution is for the taming of the rogue animal in humans.
The social structure and civilizations depend on marriage for their integrity and advancement.
Monogamous marriages alone could ensure these.
by Alan on October 16th, 2009
Sacred? No, no way. It's a take or leave it cultural tradition.
by Ramblin Ricky on August 13th, 2009
STDs
by Jim in a Nautilus COAT on August 13th, 2009
A stable, loving home is far better for our children. Stable marriages build strong families and family helps us weather life's toughest times. And finally, growing old alone and lonely sucks!
by hurtzsogood on August 13th, 2009
Beacause you love each other. I have been married 23 years and have found no reason to stray. Sanctity and everything else aside it really is truely about commitment
hurtzsogood
by -O-uknow on August 13th, 2009
What about psychological ones? I am a lot more stable having had a dad AND mom that at least at one time loved each other and there is something to be said for sticking with what we know works and quitting with all the social experimentation.
by kat on August 13th, 2009
Yes! Emotional ones.Like Love,trust,dependablity.And practical.So the children know who their fathers are.A person becomes more special the longer you are together,if you can stay together.Which usually takes monogammy.And a special, trusting relationship is sacred,religious or not.IMHO
by jtolb65 on August 13th, 2009
Yeah, the cost. I know how much a dinner out with my wife is...I can't afford two of those.
And just think of the SHOES!! They would need one entire room built onto the back of the house just for their shoes!
by roiboysatx on August 13th, 2009
sure logic. two is company three is a crowd. two can show their love and devotion and trust. a third person or 4th can divide the group and there will taking of sides, jealousy and not too mention the sleeping arrangements and who is getting more.
by Kierafaye on August 13th, 2009
it's only sacred if it's religious
by Shemarq the Wamama on August 13th, 2009
Its a commitment to each other to be partners in life. To be married is to have chosen each other to be with.
by The Devils Own on October 16th, 2009
Not in modern times.
by Wynper on October 16th, 2009
Monogamy lessens the chances of STD's and of course that is a logical reason to choose monogamy but no I do not see it as scared.
Funny seeing people commenting that without monogamy civilization would crumble. It's almost as if they believe the neo-Christian model of one man one woman is the only way good people ever raise children or live cooperatively.
We hear again and again that this is the way God wants it but that ignores even biblical examples of marriage and some Christians who believe in multiple marriage as well.
They would have us all believe there is only one right and acceptable model that includes one man one woman and their offspring and ignore all the rest.
by out4fun on October 11th, 2009
Its the backbone of a productive civilization. Without the family structure, civiliation will crumble.
by Franklin on October 11th, 2009
No. "Sacred" is a religious concept. If people aren't religious, marriage is just a legal contract but not a "sacred" one. The marriage license says nothing about monogamy.
by Cyanotic Wasp on August 13th, 2009
You set up the answer with the question. "Sacred" is a completely religious concept.
If you were going to ask that question leaving out that word, then there are many practical reasons both for and against monogamy, and you could have a debate to argue the merits pro or con. But the word "sacred" in your Q means that the literal answer to your Q is "no".
by Aksafari on August 13th, 2009
Sure, tons.
by anothergrl on August 13th, 2009
just to prove your love for one another
by n1kkigirl on August 13th, 2009
NO
by Sir yhvhash on October 16th, 2009
Apart from religion, marriage is merely a social convention, so you have a good point. If society as a whole were to find the kinds of marriage you mention acceptable, than there is no compelling reason to bar it as a social institution.
+5
by Marky Mark on October 16th, 2009
Marriage is not the same as a friendship or a casual relationship. It is a special relationship that deserves special treatment so extra-ordinary commitments, compromises and sacrifices are made. It loses it's specialness if it is not monogamous. It becomes just another relationship not worth giving your all or putting yourself out about.
by - MojoThunder - on October 16th, 2009
without religion, nothing can be sacred
by Ramblin Ricky on October 10th, 2010
When did we become so cowardly!
Can you get married with a justice of the peace any day of the week in Arizona?
by Answerbag Staff on July 22nd, 2010
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Would you marry someone you can't live with all the time b/c of career and other things?
by seela44 on January 28th, 2012
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Is a Social Security number needed to get married in New Jersey?
by Answerbag Staff on July 16th, 2010
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How do I obtain a free copy of a marriage license?
by Answerbag Staff on July 8th, 2010
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Why are marriage licenses so dang-busted expensive?
I live in Florida. They are $97.
What's the deal?
by greyowl on January 30th, 2012
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