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chose section 9, Maried Love. In the first paragraph the Pope is
saying that a man and a woman have free will who they choose to trust in
order to survive daily life and to grow together as one. In the next,
he is saying how husband and wife share everything and think of each
other and not of just themselves. Both husband and wife not only loves
what they receive from each other but also loves giving to the other.
In the third paragraph he says that their love is faithful and
exclusive to only each other. Sometimes marriage can be difficult, but
no one says its impossible. But it is honorable to make it work.
Marriage is a source of great happiness. In the last paragraph, the
Pope talks about how with marriage comes children, and children are the
greatest gift of marriage and contribute the most to the parents life.
This
is basically describing fate and true love, but in a more strict
manner. My position on this, since I’m not religious at all, that this
strictness from the popes aspect is kind of ridiculous. But I do agree
that marriage should be between a man and woman and that the couple
should be comfortable and trusting of eachother before getting married
and having children. The divorce rate is quite high and that isn’t
good. It’s tough on everyone, especially children. My parents got
divorced when I was young. Growing up with parents separated is quite
tough. Once a couple is trustworthy of each other and ready to get
married then go for it and if they come across any problems they should
try hard to work them out.
I appreciate this post, especially from someone that is not religious, so it really is all about the concept of marriage and a couple and not staying together because of any religious reasons. I think it's sad how the institute of marriage is become so demeaned with how high the divorce rates are and many people in our society seem to not take it as seriously as they should. People need to be trusting of each other and work hard to keep things together, even if they're not 100% happy all the time. The whole point is that you love that person for everything that they are, for better or worse. We're all human so we're all going to make mistakes, but really people need to consider more than just themselves before they enter into marriage that means commitment to one other person until you die. That's serious and needs to be thought of that way, and if that eternal concept is too heavy to accept, then don't get married in the first place.
ReplyDeleteYou know there is no shame in believing in traditional marriages (male/female). I even believe in them. However I do believe in equality and that since this nation gives certain benefits to married couples, it should extend them to all types or partnerships.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy the fact that you point out that this is pretty much the script for true love and the happily ever ending that we all never receive. It is ridiculous to set a standard on what love should be. Or the fact that children are even involved all the time.
I also come from a divorced family and agree that no matter who is in the relationship, it is detrimental. If a gay couple raised a kid, and was divorced, I am sure the child would go through the same hardship, despite how traditional marriage is.