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learner12



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PostPosted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 8:18 pm    Post subject: civil marriage Reply with quote
the civil marriage
Hello, teachers!!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marriage

In many jurisdictions, the civil marriage ceremony may take place during the religious marriage ceremony, although they are theoretically distinct. In most American states, the marriage may be officiated by a priest, minister, rabbi or other religious authority, and in such a case the religious authority acts simultaneously as an agent of the state. In some countries, such as France, Spain, Germany, Turkey, Argentina, Japan and Russia, it is necessary to be married by the state separate from (usually before) any religious ceremony, with the state ceremony being the legally binding one. Some states allow civil marriages in circumstances which are not allowed by many religions, such as same-sex marriages or civil unions.
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I would like to know what the civil marriage is like. I understood the above paragraph, but I have a question. Are there any people who take the civil marriage even if they are Christians in the USA and UK?

Thank you in advance.
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Philo Kevetch



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PostPosted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 11:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hello Learner -

There are some people (Christians and non-Christians) who choose to be married by a 'justice of the peace' or an appointed official at 'city hall' for various reasons (economic, etc.).

There are also some people who do not believe in the 'institution' of marriage (socio/political) who live together in 'common law' marriage.

Is it the same for some people in your country? Philo
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learner12



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PostPosted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 1:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Dear Philo Kevetch:

Thank you for answering my questions.

It is the same for the people in my country. I just would like to know what the civil marrige is like. Different people "don't" have different customs.Smile

Thank you again for your help.

Take care and have a nice day!!
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Bob S.



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PostPosted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 10:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
learner12 wrote:
It is the same for the people in my country. I just would like to know what the civil marrige is like.
Different countries have different laws about how it is done.
My wife and I were married in Japan. The civil marriage portion involved us going down to the city hall where her family is registered. We both signed a paper that added me to her family register, and that was it. We were officially married at that point. We had a church ceremony 3 months later.
I read that in Russia, legally is it somewhat similar. The bride and groom would dress in their wedding clothes, and after the church ceremony they would go down to the city hall to sign the marriage papers.
In the U.S., if you want a civil ceremony, you can go to a court house or city hall (depending on the local laws) where a judge or court official can conduct a small simple ceremony ("Do you take this person to be your wedded wife/husband, to have and to hold, through sickness and health, ..."), usually in front of at least 2 witnesses who will co-sign the marriage certificate along with the court official, bride, and groom.
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learner12



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PostPosted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 8:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Dear Bob S.:

Thank you so much for introducing your experiece of marriage. It really helped me understand what marriage is like.

Take care and have a nice day!!
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Philo Kevetch



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PostPosted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 10:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Dear Learner -

Be it a church wedding or a civil ceremony, the brief description posted here is rather like reading a 'How To' book on the subject of taming wild horses...you'll never really know what it's like until you've been kicked a few times. Laughing Philo
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learner12



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PostPosted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 1:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Dear Philo Kevetch:

I agree completely.

Thank you again for your help.
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