Should the church allow nudist wedding ceremonies?
490524
dont see why not, adam and eve didnt have any clothes
270166
Well, neither is condemned by society because in order to do so you'd be impeding on people's right to privacy or have it based on biblical scriptures; which the whole misunderstanding of "seperation of church and state" is kinda preventing.\n\nPersonally, I believe higher moral standards should be taught and demanded in regards to sexual modesty. It is ridiculous for me to see and hear about 14, 13, 12 year olds who have already become sexually active.
885257
A handfasting is a very beautiful ceramony. But it is not recognised by law. Do I care? No, as long as I'm not jailed for something "they" don't believe in. I think our country and it's laws should support any couple wanting to make a commitment! Regardless of any personal or religious viewpoints.
692541
Sure!  I probably wouldn't feel nearly as cautious about it if more of these relationships were 2 men/1 woman, though, instead of 2 women/1 man.  There's something frighteningly archaic and patriarchal in the latter case, but I do believe that consenting adults should be able to lead the lifestyle they choose.  Morality is subjective, and "marriage" is only "sacred" if you're a christian.  For the rest of us, it's a legality.  There are still plenty of us who are NOT christian, and who don't care to revert to the 19th century and live under the oppression of that incredibly limited perspective.
763078
nudity offends people who are religiously oriented
669409
I doubt fun things like orgasms are allowed in the Christian heaven.  You're going to need to go to Islam heaven for that sort of thing.  Just ask for a transfer. :)
601540
Catholics can arrange with priest and minister to co-officiate a wedding ceremony, even if it is at the Protestant church. You must discuss the arrangements well in advance with the priest. \n\nThe love we have for one another is not the same as the love between a husband and wife. One is a commandment, and the other is a sacred covenant, a sacrament.\n\nFor a mixed marriage, refusing the other's right to have a Catholic wedding of whatever form is a serious spiritual imposition. On the other hand, the non-Catholic has nothing to lose by having it done in a Catholic church. The "idols" will not eat you. :0\n\nSince it doesn't seem to really matter to you what church is the true church for you, there would be no logical impediment to having the wedding in the oldest church on the planet, other than plain prejudice.\n\nSome Protestant churches have no sacraments, most have 2. Catholicism upholds Matrimony as of the Seven Sacraments. If it is done outside the Church, sure, its a marriage, but not a sacramental marriage.  As a consequence, that Catholic cannot receive any of the sacraments until the marriage is convalidated (erroneously known as "blessed"). That is why demanding a Catholic to marry outside the Church is so unfair. \n\nI have heard a theologian say that Matrimony is higher calling than Ordination. Hmm... \n\nI have also heard that over 90% of mixed marriages fail in divorce. Hmm...\n\nI don't think she parted from you so much over religion though. I think she parted from you by the way you handle conflicts, judging by your question. \n\nI admire her courage.
471970
Depends what you mean by "allowed".\n\nThe answer is undoubtedly "NO" if you're asking if they're allowed by the Church.
811183
Nothing weird about it at all.  We were born that way after all.  Sure clothes have their part in today's society but if you're comfortable being naked and not trying to offend anyone then go for it.  In most parts of the world public nudity has been legislated against with small locations where it is acceptable.  Just pick your locations carefully and enjoy!
276066
I think you may have some problems with this -- many marriage customs are not just based on religion, but also culture.  A Roman Catholic ceremony is different from a Greek Orthodox ceremony.  You might have better luck just asking people to post traditions for those events from their own religion and culture.  \n\nIf this will help, I will volunteer my own:  \n\nBaha'is must have consent of all living parents before they marry.  The Baha'i ceremony consists of the vow "We will all, verily, abide by the Will of God" which is taken by both the bride and the groom -- and whatever other prayers or rituals the couple chooses to include.  Since there are no clergy in the Baha'i Faith, prayers are read or chanted by various people (usually chosen by the couple, at least in the weddings I have been to). \n\nIs this the sort of information you are looking for?
672258
A friend of mine got married. She is Mormon. I am not. I could not come to the ceremony. THAT was hard for me to accept...why would a church exclude people from its walls? Exclude people from such an important ceremony. It kinda hurt...and that was like 20 yrs ago too.
926746
Yes.\n\nJudeo-Christian tradition has taught for thousands of years:\n1. Single people should be celibate.\n2. Married people should be faithful to each other (adultery is wrong).\n\nThe Catholic Church recognizes the power of sex when it teaches, "Sexuality affects all aspects of the human person in the unity of his body and soul."\n\nChastity means the successful integration of sexuality within the person. A chaste person's body and spirit lives in unity and opposes any behavior that would impair that unity.\n\nMasturbation is contrary to the human dignity of the person and anyone about whom the person has lustful thoughts, and the dignity of human sexuality.\n\nWith love in Christ.
877003
Since there are civil benefits to marriage, morally, it must be open to all.\n\nno one has a monopoly on marriage - certainly no one religion - although religious institutions do have the right to set their own internal rules, they should not be in a position to forbid others to do so.
375418
there is nothing wrong with being a nudist\nI am not a nudist so I guess I don't think it is a "good thing" for me but it is defiantly not "morally wrong"\nthere is no reason to be ashamed of your body\n\nstudent of usa don't perpetuate the american stereotype of being ignorant!\nnot every religion bans being nude!
580173
Marriage is a religious "Christian" institution. Gays should be allowed to join in legal "unions" that have all the same benefits of marriage. But to call it marriage is like a buddhist claiming he wants to have a Bar Mitzvah.
501762
break off from the ritualistsic traditions.\nThe Lord Jesus cant be found there, and Jesus would have no problem marrying you outside and niether should your pastor.
804611
Yes I think everyone should be responsible for their own spirituality, but no I don't believe the priesthood should be abolished. I'm not a "religious" person, but I know a lot who are, and they look to  priests/ministers/etc for spiritual guidance and would be lost without them.\n\nI do, however, believe that Catholic priests (and other clergy members of other religions who are celibate) should be allowed to get married and have families. Perhaps it would stop some of the sexual deviance that is rampant in the clergy of the church if they just abolished celibacy.