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To: ConservativeMind
We, perhaps wrongly, vow, “until death do us part.” If you did this (I did), we are vow/covenanted until death. You are never “relieved” from your vows.

Okay, now I see where you're coming from. I also vowed "until death do us part" and fully intend to fulfill those vows (besides, we have 32 years invested and are too old to break in another spouse). However, to be serious, we also vowed to forsake all others and to be true to each other. If either of us breaks the forsake/be true vow, then I believe that releases the other party from the "till death do us part" vow. Of course, it's not mandatory; hopefully we could reconcile and remain married even in the event of adultery. However, I believe the Bible teaches that the offended party is free to divorce and remarry in the case of spousal adultery. It's the only way I see of reconciling Jesus' teaching in Mt 19 with other Bible passages on marriage. Anyway, I have enjoyed the discussion and admire your commitment to your marriage. Best regards....

138 posted on 08/24/2015 9:17:26 PM PDT by awelliott (What one generation tolerates, the next embraces....)
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To: awelliott

No other party can break your vow. Our marriage vows are to each other and to God.

FRegards.


139 posted on 08/24/2015 9:49:13 PM PDT by ConservativeMind ("Humane" = "Don't pen up pets or eat meat, but allow infanticide, abortion, and euthanasia.")
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