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Originally Posted by blueraider0
Before I read this: you don't have to classify your religion as anything. Now let me read it...
Aah, you make me long for the time before Christianity had completely taken over the world. I mean to say, you understand it is possible to believe in a God but not worship him. It is an interesting twist in what faith us. But moving on.
I would actually beg to correct you: the old testament commands a husband to honor his wife, and there are several manners in which a wife may divorce a husband. In Christian theology, that is not so. It is much more patriarchal.
As for the men in heaven, Jesus had 12 disciples who were all men. He also had the two Marys. So it stands to reckon most would be men, as Jesus mostly hung out with men. Jesus never married, I presume, to make three points. First, he travelled too much and wouldn't make a good husband. He also preached to love God completely - no room for romance. Further, Jesus believed the world would end soon "Truly I tell you that this generation will not taste death before the Kingdom of God has come," so why make more babies? The end is near!!!
The God of the Jews and the Muslims (what Catholics would refer to as "the Father") never married because, well, because God could not marry a mortal. And if God is alone, it isn't like there are any Goddesses he could marry.
I would go ahead and say you're a non-worshipping Christian. You believe in the Christian God but don't worship Him. I presume you don't believe in other Gods. But then, by mere definition, you would go to hell. If you believe in the God of the Bible as it is written, and you don't worship Him, that is the absolute definition of how one gets to hell. If you never knew, you might get away with it. If you didn't understand or didn't believe the Bible, you'd have at least a rational point. But if you believe it is all right, then why not take the next step? It is the same as being taught evolution, understanding it, believing it is right, and STILL insisting the Bible accurately depicts the creation of the world. You can choose not to believe evolution, but if you believe it but still act contrary to it, that is quite irrational.
For classifying, I'd say don't bother. Just be yourself and don't worry about labels.
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1) Jesus did preach on marriage.
2) "Soon" is coming from the mouth of an infinite being therefore His "soon" will seem much longer to a finite being. 1000 years is like a day to the Lord according to Peter. So technically in a sense only 2 days have passed since Christ.
3) Men were predominate in Jesus days because of society women did not have much say yet 2 women played in the roll of discovering Jesus' tomb, quite a pivotal role
4) Jesus is married to the Church, therefore there is no need for a bride.
5) The Bible teaches marriage is provided so that we may know the love that Christ has for the Church, if Christ already understands love than He does not need to marry.