How Holy is Matrimony?: Rethinking the Church's Role in the Wedding Business

Is marriage as holy as we think? Amie Martin challenges the church's traditional role in weddings, sparking a crucial conversation about cultural power and religious practice.This thought-provoking exploration re-evaluates the church's involvement in the "wedding business," urging both traditionalists and progressives to reconsider their assumptions. Drawing on Scripture, tradition, reason, and personal experience, Martin asks:

• Who should preside over weddings?
• Why has the church become so...