struggling with singleness

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MsMediator

MsMediator

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Westward said:
Too much suffering in this world I wouldn't want to bring innocent souls into this without their permission. Just my personal view on it
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I have thought like this sometimes, as there is a lot of sin and suffering in this world. For the childless person, this view can sometimes provide relief as we are not introducing someone into this world. However, now I generally believe that one should follow what naturally happens. If a couple falls in love, they should get married, and if they have kids, so be it. All this within reason, as long as the couple is financially able. I don't think a couple should intentionally have kids and have others/taxpayers help pay for the increasing number of children. Is this view in line with Christianity? Certain scenarios are more understandable, such as with the single mom who was unexpectedly divorced or spoused passed away, etc. (widows, orphans, etc.).
 
shittim

shittim

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"falling in love", may be a decision based on emotion, not reason. We are to take all things to Him for His guidance, He always has the best plan, too many rely on emotion, feelings change, finding His plan for our lives and walking it out doesn't. Could this be why the divorce rate is so high in the
U.S.?
 
shittim

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Knew of a lady from India, 5th generation Christian family, her parents selected her husband when she was a child, she said "you grow in love, not fall in love".
 
MsMediator

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shittim said:
Knew of a lady from India, 5th generation Christian family, her parents selected her husband when she was a child, she said "you grow in love, not fall in love".
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Same with western marriages, I think there are both loving and loveless arranged marriages. It is really dependent on how the husband is in the arranged marriages (is he abusive, is he nice, etc.), the wives are more or less the same being submissive.
 
shittim

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Any two people (a man and woman of course) can make a marriage work if the both want to.:)(y):unsure::coffee:
 
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