Originally Posted by greywolf90

so one little ceremony turned a "sinnful act" into a "blessing." there is no difference in the action itself except for a ring and a promise. i can't help but wonder if the ceremony is really necessary when all that is needed is a promise to stay together. why would it have been any different if the couple had sex the night before the wedding? i just think it is dumb to say sex is a sin and then say sex is a blessing.