Christian beliefs about

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Christian beliefs about

• Marriage

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Christians believe that

• Marriage is a gift from God

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In the marriage ceremony

• A couple make a public declaration of lifelong
  commitment to love each other, come what may
• This means unconditional love (as expressed in
  the vows)
• Unconditional love for one another is similar to
  the unconditional love that Jesus had for people
  when he laid down his life for them

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The marriage ceremony provides a couple with new
legal status

• This may involve change of
• Name
• Status within society
• Tax status

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Christians believe that marriage provides a
couple with stability within their relationship.

• They have committed themselves to one another
  without exception
• The relationship can grow and flourish
• This provides the right conditions for a sexual
  relationship

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Marriage provides

• A stable and secure environment for the bringing
  up of children