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Secular Elation · 05-24-2003, 09:39 PM

One thing that has bothered me about the Christian religion is that there is to be no marriage in Heaven. At least, this is what I am led to believe my many religious people (I haven't looked in the Bible to receive verification).

If this is so, what's the deal: is a married couple, who have lived together their whole life and loved each other, suddenly expected to separate their bond? It can be argued that a said couple can still love each other, but they can no longer have an official bonding. Why must this be the case? Additionally, does that mean that there is no sex in Heaven, as well? I can't see how a lot of couples would be happy with that.

cricket · 05-24-2003, 11:25 PM

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It can be argued that a said couple can still love each other, but they can no longer have an official bonding. Why must this be the case?

Because they want everyone to buy into the nonsense, including all those who've been happily married twice or more.

Magus55 · 05-25-2003, 04:40 AM

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Originally posted by Secular Elation
One thing that has bothered me about the Christian religion is that there is to be no marriage in Heaven. At least, this is what I am led to believe my many religious people (I haven't looked in the Bible to receive verification).

If this is so, what's the deal: is a married couple, who have lived together their whole life and loved each other, suddenly expected to separate their bond? It can be argued that a said couple can still love each other, but they can no longer have an official bonding. Why must this be the case? Additionally, does that mean that there is no sex in Heaven, as well? I can't see how a lot of couples would be happy with that.

Everyone becomes brother's and sisters in Christ - there is no need for marriage - if you and your spouse are both saved, you will still be together - just not in a romantic way.

AJ113 · 05-25-2003, 04:45 AM

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Originally posted by Magus55
Everyone becomes brother's and sisters in Christ - there is no need for marriage - if you and your spouse are both saved, you will still be together - just not in a romantic way.

So, let me get this right, the reward for a couple who have spent fifty years of wedded bliss is separation?

Queen of Swords · 05-25-2003, 05:07 AM

Originally posted by Magus55
Everyone becomes brother's and sisters in Christ - there is no need for marriage -

Why is there no need for marriage in heaven if there is a need for marriage on earth? Are you saying that Christians on earth are not brothers and sisters in Christ?

if you and your spouse are both saved, you will still be together - just not in a romantic way.

How do you "be together" if not in a romantic way? Do you go bowling or have lunch, but never touch, kiss or talk intimately together?

If I was married to someone I loved very much, but I had this boring, neutered, pale shell of a marriage to look forward to for all eternity, I think that would be more hell than heaven.

Taffer · 05-25-2003, 05:46 AM

Why, it's perfectly logical. Heaven being the single perfect place to be, everybody is completely equal. There would be absolutely no distinction between class, race, gender, purpose or even person; One soul would be a drop inside a seething ocean of anonymity.

Except for God, of course, who would be above all others.

Anachronix · 05-25-2003, 07:27 AM

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Why, it's perfectly logical. Heaven being the single perfect place to be, everybody is completely equal. There would be absolutely no distinction between class, race, gender, purpose or even person; One soul would be a drop inside a seething ocean of anonymity.

Except for God, of course, who would be above all others.

A complete and total lack of identity, purpose, personality, drive, motivation, individuality and recognition. To top it off there is one 'person' with a massive superiority complex, and everyone else sycophantically ingratiates themselves to 'Him'.

You just described my own definition of Hell.

Rational BAC · 05-25-2003, 07:45 AM

My personal opinion is that there is a whole bunch of sex going on in heaven. More than any of us could handle.

After all, heaven is supposed to be heaven after all.

(of course, I have very unusual theories)

I bet I could find some reference to great orgasms in heaven if I searched the Bible hard enough and read into it as much as Fundies are wont to do.

You can find almost anything you want to in the Bible to justify almost anything, if you work at it.

Calzaer · 05-25-2003, 12:33 PM

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You just described my own definition of Hell.

Actually, I think he just described Communism. Someone call the Homeland Security Department.

Taffer · 05-25-2003, 01:03 PM

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Originally posted by Calzaer
Actually, I think he just described Communism. Someone call the Homeland Security Department.

What! I am a very happy capitalistic pig and I can prove it! Look, I have a top hat and a beer belly!
Accent? Vat accent?

*escapes in red helicopter*

05-24-2003, 09:39 PM	#1
Secular Elation Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: California Posts: 6,196	No marriage in Heaven? One thing that has bothered me about the Christian religion is that there is to be no marriage in Heaven. At least, this is what I am led to believe my many religious people (I haven't looked in the Bible to receive verification). If this is so, what's the deal: is a married couple, who have lived together their whole life and loved each other, suddenly expected to separate their bond? It can be argued that a said couple can still love each other, but they can no longer have an official bonding. Why must this be the case? Additionally, does that mean that there is no sex in Heaven, as well? I can't see how a lot of couples would be happy with that.

05-25-2003, 05:07 AM	#5
Queen of Swords Contributor Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Canada. Finally. Posts: 10,155	Re: Re: No marriage in Heaven? Originally posted by Magus55 Everyone becomes brother's and sisters in Christ - there is no need for marriage - Why is there no need for marriage in heaven if there is a need for marriage on earth? Are you saying that Christians on earth are not brothers and sisters in Christ? if you and your spouse are both saved, you will still be together - just not in a romantic way. How do you "be together" if not in a romantic way? Do you go bowling or have lunch, but never touch, kiss or talk intimately together? If I was married to someone I loved very much, but I had this boring, neutered, pale shell of a marriage to look forward to for all eternity, I think that would be more hell than heaven.

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05-25-2003, 05:46 AM	#6
Taffer Regular Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bern, Switzerland Posts: 348	Why, it's perfectly logical. Heaven being the single perfect place to be, everybody is completely equal. There would be absolutely no distinction between class, race, gender, purpose or even person; One soul would be a drop inside a seething ocean of anonymity. Except for God, of course, who would be above all others.

05-25-2003, 07:45 AM	#8
Rational BAC Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tampa Bay area Posts: 3,471	My personal opinion is that there is a whole bunch of sex going on in heaven. More than any of us could handle. After all, heaven is supposed to be heaven after all. (of course, I have very unusual theories) I bet I could find some reference to great orgasms in heaven if I searched the Bible hard enough and read into it as much as Fundies are wont to do. You can find almost anything you want to in the Bible to justify almost anything, if you work at it.

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