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What does it mean?
The quote states marriage is based on mutual affection and that the church acts as an unnecessary intruder.
In plain terms
Marriage is about love not church ceremonies.
What can you take from it?
View marriage as a private contract between two people.

Where it applies

  • weddings
  • relationship counseling
  • legal marriage debates

Putting it to work

  • prioritize emotional bond
  • question institutional role
  • simplify weddings

Questions to consider

  • Who defines a marriage?
  • What role should religion play in marriage?

Another view

Many find religious ceremony meaningful beyond legal intr.

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