Letter: Definition of marriage changing for the good

Marriage. It’s a union between two consenting individuals. The definition is always changing.

In the past, marriage was for power, unions of nation states, and love was a thing for the poor. However, even among the poorer social circles, there were limits. Marriages between castes was frowned upon.

As society evolved, we were allowed to marry for love if they were from similar nationalities and similar colour of skin. Then nationalities didn’t matter, and then finally skin didn’t matter.

The religious people screamed that the world would end if the rich and the poor intermarried. The world would end if we married a different colour and then they screamed that if people of similar gender married.

Interesting fact; we’re still here. Marriage is seen as a union between two people who truly love each other.

Another interesting fact: Marriage is not the domain of the church. It never was. Marriage pre-dates the church. We even see it in the animal world as some species mate for life and only with that mate.

The church should focus on promoting God, better spiritual self-development and practise what Jesus preached: Judge not lest ye be judged, and love thy neighbour.

In other words: Focus on yourself and let others be in peace.

Travis Morgan
Whitefish