The sanctity of marriage means that it is spiritual and sacred.

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   The sanctity of marriage means that it is spiritual and sacred. It should be permanent and reserved exclusively for couples that truly love each other. Marriage is a holy thing and is carried out in church in the eyes of God and before others who must be there to act as witnesses. As this is a promise made before God and others, adultery and divorce are frowned upon as it means a very important promise has been broken. Marriage can only work if there is commitment. There must be an equal amount of respect and understanding. To be equal and committed in their marriage, couples when they decide to have children must be fair in the role of parenting. They choose to have them together they should raise them together.

   Law requires the vows that are said to each other during a wedding service but from church to church the wording may differ. An example of the vows is:

“I (name) do take thee (name) to be my lawful wedded wife/husband to have and to hold from this day forward; for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish till death do us part”.

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The vows are in place to help emphasize the commitment they are vowing to show to each other. They could also in my opinion help to hold marriages together, not only on the day of saying them to secure your marriage, but in later times to come. If you find your marriage becoming difficult you can just remember the vows you and your partner took and try to stay strong and committed, as you were the day you said them. The vows being a promise to yourselves, others and God means there is a binding nature to them that helps ...

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