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Statism and Marriage
Marriage has always been a religious institution. Governments have siezed control of marriage over the past few decades in the name of protecting its citizens, preventing incest in some cases, and also in the effort to prevent the spread of various diseases.
With that said, just because man's government has siezed control of this sacred institution does it mean that we as the Church should submit to the man-made rules and regulations set forth by the State? I believe the church is the sole and only authority to dictate the definition and execution of marriage, not the state! In other words, because marriage has been defined by the constructs of religion, it should stay that way. The government cannot redfine marriage, or say who anyone can or cannot marry. That power rests within the authority of God's Kingdom, the church.
So, why are so many Christians submissive to the guidelines of statist marriage rules and regulations?
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