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To: GOP Poet
Even the Catholic church allows annulments under such conditions.

That is not correct. If a marriage was never consummated, then it is not a sacramental marriage, and can be recognized as "null." This is true, btw, if the "kind of sex" was contraceptive - because this is contra bonum prolis, and therefore the assocation was not a sacramental marriage. If either party never intended the association to be permanent or exclusive, then it is not a sacramental marriage.

If medical or psychological problems arise, resulting in sexual dysfunction, then medical or psychological help is in order. However, if the problems cannot be resolved - just as with any other medical or relationship problems - this is where you take "in sickness and in health, for better or for worse" seriously, or you're an oathbreaker.

18 posted on 11/21/2012 3:17:38 AM PST by Tax-chick (Are you getting ready for the Advent Kitteh?)
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To: Tax-chick

Thank you tax-chick.


24 posted on 11/21/2012 6:09:03 AM PST by JCBreckenridge (They may take our lives... but they'll never take our FREEDOM!)
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