Why do seventh day adventist don't have the exchanging of rings as part of their wedding ceremony?
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Because they believe wearing of Jewlry is a sin. In the Bible, it often refers to  ungodly women wearing jewelry and thats part of it.  Plus, they dont believe in materialism , and therefore reject jewlery. But, I believe it is wrong. Because  you may not wear jewelry, yet buying hundred thousand dollars cars. Do you see my thought here.   And, also just because ungodly women wear jewelry , doesnt mean a Godly woman cant. Its not the product, its the motive and heart behind it.   If an evil person takes baths, does it mean we good pppl should stop taking baths?    To me ,it is a moot point, but it is their right to believe as they do.  also, in the ceremony, it says with this ring, I thee wed.  Does that mean you would not be married if you didnt have a ring?  These are the concerns of the sda.    When I married, I would not say with this ring I thee wed, and I am not sda. I am pentacostal.   I just said   In the name of Jesus, I wed you, as God sent you to me. WE wrote our own vows, and it was Christian, but not at all tradational. Just according to Gods word, only way to go.
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I married my wife in a Mormon Temple in 1971. In the ceremony they tell you that the keys signs and penalties they give you, as you complete your endowment, are guarded by sacred oaths of secrecy. The Church has changed the ceremony at least once since then so I am not sure what they say now. If what they are doing now is the right stuff I don't know how the early Mormon leaders made it to the 3rd level of the celestial kingdom, or is it the other way around and today's Mormon can't make it???   Jim
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I'm with you, I love both mine, but my daughter didn't like the one her fiance surprised her with, so she waited awhile and mentioned it and they went together and got a new one and it is fantastic.  Women should pick their engagement rings.
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None that I know of.Some people just like to wear a thumb ring, like I like to wear a toe ring on each foot.
452020
Because polygamy is WRONG.  Marriage is about commitment between two people, not three, four, or five.  And there's nothing wrong with homosexuality.  I think they have as much a right to get married as anybody else, as long as its only to ONE person!
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Ok to start, you wear your engagement ring before your married. Then when you get married you add the wedding ring. You can wear them both. so no you dont have to take off your engagement ring on the wedding day. And lastly typically guys dont wear engagement rings, it isnt exactly common, but there is no law saying that they cant. Hope i helped!
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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.
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In favor\nI think the hang-up for a lot of people is that they think of marriage only in terms of the ritual defined in their religion.\n\nIt isn't.  It is a civil and social institution that affects a person's legal, social and financial status.\nIt isn't fair to withhold the benefits to anyone who is willing to make the committment to another person.\n\nBesides which, how do the details of someone elses marriage affect your marriage in any way?  I just don't get why anyone is bothered by it.\n\nHere's a little food for thought.  \nDid you know that not long ago it was actually illegal in many states for people from different races to marry each other?  Its the same kind of arbitrary restriction that just doesn't make any sense. So I hope we'll all eventually outgrow this one too.
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The ring symbolizes the concept of the groom encompassing, protecting and providing for his wife.\nThe groom does not get a wedding ring in Jewish tradition.
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I still haven't figured out why people who aren't members of the church speak as if they completely understand us, our doctrines, or anything at all about us for that matter. \n\nI am LDS and the answer to your question is that all adult members of the church who are worthy and enter the Temple commit to wear garments for the rest of their lives. It is not just for those getting married, although for some, marriage may be the first time they enter the Temple. \n\nThe garments are white to symbolize purity. They help assure modesty in dress as well as maintain sexual purity. They also help us have respect for the attributes of God, and, if they are worn appropriately, they are symbolic of what Paul regarded as taking upon one the whole armor of God (see Eph. 6:13). The wearing of garments is an outward expression of an inward covenant, and symbolizes Christlike attributes in one's mission in life. The wearing of sacred clothing is not new and most leaders in the various religious organization of the world today still wear special clothing. It is similar to how a priest or reverend wears a collar or robe. We simply wear ours underneath our clothes. They are not strange or freakish in anyway. They appear much like normal knee length athletic underwear and a white t-shirt, but with much more significance, of course. \n\nI hope that this helps answer your question. Please let me know if you would like addition information on this or any other church topic.
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some say it is closer to the heart but it all boils down to tradition it didn't matter which hand teh ring went on but our society is built on tradition and protacol, so some smart person came up with the idea of having the wedding band on the left hand probably because itis closer 2 the herat or someother theology but throughout history people just decided to follow this person with the bright idea and so we are hear to follow 2.
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It is part of their tradition.\n\nthere are many things in their traditions that are not biblical at all.
98886
they can. my best frineds sister is mormon and married a jehova whitness. And I've been to many weddings with a cathcolic bride (or groom) and the other is Jew.
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The ring is just a symbol for others.....not for the bride and groom. You know that you are married so it is not really important that they match.(At least that is the way I see it). My husband and I don't wear rings at all.We figure it isn't important for others to see that we have decided to spend our lives together as long as we know it in our hearts.......Good luck to you.    =)
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I think the whole tradition of rings should be done away with.  Is it really necessary to spend thousand of dollars on pieces of metal to show your commitment to each other.  Save the money and invest or buy something you actually need.  If you are going to stay with this old ritual I dont see any reason to try and update by sharing the cost so I guess I would say let the man buy both if you insist on tradion.  It is traditional after all.
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Pwerhaps it's the lure of the pretty little chapel and all, maybe we need atheist wedding chapels in all cities these days. \n\nI don't mind where I wed my gay partner when we decide to go through with it, as it's only been an option since last December here in Britain ...we are not rushing into it all of a sudden just because civil marriage is suddenly available to us, now it's an option we can think about it.
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I was in the jeweltry biz for quite a while, so what I would tell you is to look for a religious ring, not a plain band.  Plain bands are used all the time as wedding rings and you made it clear that's not your thing.  Take a look around.  You can find great looking rings (for males and females alike) that are religiously based, i.e. with crosses on them, doves, that kind of thing.  That way you can still inscribe the verse inside.  Byt the way, I love LOVE that idea.  Good one!!