Marriage as an institution is man made, and definetly precedes all religions anyway.
The social stigma (at least in Canada) is also fading as the traditional definition of a family is rapidly evolving.
As for being monogomous or not...well we could start another thread entirely on if its in mankind's nature to try and ensure immortality by spreading your genes...or wether we are wired for long term monogomous relationships....history (even pre-dating religious institutions)suggests the latter....but that could make for an interesting topic for debate.
Personally....I agree with you...I am married, but that was to please my wife only (whom I have been commited to since LONG before we said so in church)....as for you decision to have a child....might I recommend adoption....for no other reason than so many children need loving homes....whatever you decide, good luck to you.
Stay safe all.
Perfection does not exist. The question therefore, is: what level of imperfection are we willing to settle for?
Marriage as an institution is man made, and definetly precedes all religions anyway.
The social stigma (at least in Canada) is also fading as the traditional definition of a family is rapidly evolving.
As for being monogomous or not...well we could start another thread entirely on if its in mankind's nature to try and ensure immortality by spreading your genes...or wether we are wired for long term monogomous relationships....history (even pre-dating religious institutions)suggests the latter....but that could make for an interesting topic for debate.
Personally....I agree with you...I am married, but that was to please my wife only (whom I have been commited to since LONG before we said so in church)....as for you decision to have a child....might I recommend adoption....for no other reason than so many children need loving homes....whatever you decide, good luck to you.
Stay safe all.
Perfection does not exist. The question therefore, is: what level of imperfection are we willing to settle for?