[Cogadh na Sith]

If it isn't ratified, can it be marriage? What would you propose instead?

I'm not sure, but I don't think anyone can say now that the current American system is blessed and reflects a Biblical Marriage.

If I'm not mistaken, in Joseph and Mary's time it was a simple contract (legal document) between Joseph and Mary's father.

Wow, I'd go for that! At least the people who it matters most to are involved!

God cares about your marriage, you care about your marriage, the state profits more by its destruction, yet people argue that the blessing of the state must be secured for it to be blessed by God?

That isn't right....

[opus86]

Understood...My point is, marriage has always been some sort of binding, legal agreement. If it isn't binding, ratified, recognized, what is it?

(soapbox on)
Now, please do yourself a favor and think twice before hiring the $500 hookers.
(soapbox off)

I hope things go well for you and that you avoid the losers, psychos, and lesbian wiccan court clerks.