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[-] zaphod@sopuli.xyz 7 points 3 months ago

In some countries maybe, but in other countries you need a civil mariage first before you can do an optional church mariage ceremony.

[-] rand_alpha19@moist.catsweat.com 2 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Doesn't that mean that the church won't marry you if the government hasn't made it official?

That just follows the argument that the religious aspect is simply a voluntary add-on to the actual institution of marriage (a government-approved contract between individuals), which is the opposite of what the original commenter was arguing for.

Matrimony and marriage are separate already. If you want to get church-married, go for it. If you don't, don't. Doesn't sound hard or like it needs to be changed.

[-] Successful_Try543@feddit.org 1 points 3 months ago

According to Wikipedia, the difference between matrimony and marriage isn't that clear:

Marriage is a socially or ritually recognized union, or legal contract between spouses.

Matrimony is a socially or ritually recognised union between spouses.

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