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Biblical marriage is on the decline. New polling shows that 64% of American adults say that same-sex marriages should be recognized as legally valid—the highest percentage to date. In 1996 only 27% agreed. As culture moves further and further from a biblical standard we can only expect these percentages…

Actress Scarlett Johansson recently commented on her thoughts about what she calls, “the very romantic and beautiful institution of marriage.” Now separated from her second husband, she isn’t sure monogamy is natural. “I don’t think it’s natural to be a monogamous person. It’s a lot of work. And the…

When Leroy Black died of cancer his obituary appeared in the Press of Atlantic City twice. In the first one, he was described as a well-loved fiberglass technician. After some other niceties, the obituary said he “is survived by his loving wife, Bearetta Harrison Black.” The observant reader would have…

As the divorce rate for young people is dropping, the rate for people 50 and over doubled from 1990 to 2014. Late-life divorce (also called “silver” or “gray” divorce) is becoming more common, and more acceptable. In 2014, people age 50 and above were twice as likely to go through a divorce as in 1990,…

Psychologist and researcher Judith Wallerstein spent 25 years studying the results of the shift in divorce laws that occurred in the 1970’s. No fault divorce swept the nation beginning in 1969, and by 1980, the divorce rate had doubled. Wallerstein was asking the question, “what about the children?”…

When Time Magazine asked Nathan Collier if Monogamy was Obsolete he responded with a definite, “Yes.” He said, “We need to legalize polygamy.” In his defense of polygamy Collier gives many of the same arguments we have repeatedly heard over the last few years. “I’ve always been a polygamist. Those of…

The marriage of a German couple came to an end when the wife left him for another lover. The man, identified only as Martin, posted a video online of the way they, or at least he, handled the disbursement of their possessions. He split them evenly, literally in half. “The video shows him sawing all their…

Spouses who are concerned that their other half may not remain faithful have a new weapon at their disposal. It is a wedding ring that has “I’m Married” engraved into the inside in such a way that when the wearer takes the wedding band off, the message remains imprinted on the finger. I think it is kind…

In India, the wedding day is very important. Aamir Khan says, “We put all our energy into making a success of the wedding ceremony, rather than the lifelong commitment that follows it.” While parents are responsible for arranging most weddings in India including the choice of a spouse, they are more…

New research suggests marriage is becoming less common in the United States. The report showed that Americans are getting married less frequently and when they do marry, they are doing it later in life. The findings are similar to results in the United Kingdom where researchers found that only 48 percent…

Christie Brinkley, the 57-year-old former supermodel, has turned sour about marriage and love. After divorcing her first husband, she married the singer Billy Joel in 1985. At first their marriage was a "blast," she said. "We literally never stopped singing the whole time we were together." But they…

The movie Four Christmases, which I do not recommend and have not seen, does have a scene which I read about which so shows this. In the movie, the characters, Brad and Kate, are a cohabiting couple without children. The gist of the movie is that they decide to visit their family members after years…

When I was in graduate school at MTSU, I took a class in teaching exceptional children. That was the label they used in the ‘80's for “special needs” students: you know, those children who were mentally challenged, were blind, were deaf, or could not walk. It was a very interesting and sometimes eye-opening…

Recently published articles seem to indicate that society as a whole is devaluing marriage and that many think the concept is obsolete. Despite those views, recent opinion polls suggest there may be more to the story. The Focus on the Family organization examined the recent stories, and found there actual…

39% of Americans surveyed by the Pew Research Center say that marriage is becoming obsolete. Census data for 2010 also reflects a declining interest in marriage. Only 54% of adults are married today compared with 57% ten years ago and 72% in 1960. Those that are getting married are waiting later to say…

A 30 year-old Taiwanese woman says she is looking forward to getting married. She has posed for pictures in a flowing white dress, enlisted a planner, rented a hall, and sent invitations to 30 of her closest friends. The only thing missing at the wedding will be the groom, because Chen Wei-yih is getting…

One of the results of the divorce revolution in our culture is that many who have experienced their parent’s divorce are delaying or rejecting marriage. Over 60 percent of them think cohabitation before marriage is a good idea, and they are more likely to be living with their partner than those from…

The Center For Disease Control recently reported results from a new study concerning marriage in America. Researchers based the study on a sample of over 12,000 men and women nationwide and found that marriages in the United States tend to last longer than unions where couples live together outside matrimony.…

“One British department store chain, Debenhams, has launched a gift registry for couples that are calling it quits so that family and friends can help them ‘begin their new life.’” At one time, our society discouraged divorce and championed marriage. One of the benefits of the stigma of divorce was that…

MARRIAGE A defense of marriage showed up in a mainstream news source recently. Time Magazine printed an essay by author Caitlin Flanagan entitled “Why Marriage Matters.” In the essay, Ms. Flanagan points to the statistics in building a case for commitment in marriage. She appeals for lasting unions based…

Jacob, age 85, and Rebecca, age 79, are all excited about their decision to get married. They go for a stroll to discuss the wedding. On the way they pass a drugstore. Jacob suggests that they go in. He addresses the man behind the counter: "Are you the owner?" The pharmacist answers, "Yes." Jacob: "Do…

MARRIAGE According to an Australian Lawmaker one of the best ways to save the planet may be to stay married. Senator Steve Fielding, who heads the independent Family First political party down under, told a senate hearing that staying married is better for the planet because divorce often leads newly…

MARRIAGE Captain Caleb Holt is a firefighter who loves his job, and thinks he knows what it means to love his wife, Kathryn. While he is valiantly fighting fires and saving lives in the community, a fire of another kind threatens to destroy his marriage. As a firefighter, Caleb knows it is important…

Egyptian Woman Files for Divorce Over Husband’s Refusal to Shower Monday , November 19, 2007 An Egyptian woman has filed for divorce from her husband on the grounds that he has not showered since they married, AlArabiya.net reported Sunday. The wedding took place two months ago. It was a quick courtship…

Posted: 06/29/11 07:24 AM ET Several days ago, a historic vote in the state of New York, pushed aggressively by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, legalized the practice of same-sex marriage. Such an action was certainly a momentous decision for marriage equality rights in the LGBT community. The vote was not exactly…