One of the most quoted verses on marriage in the bible is Genesis 2:18, “It is not good for man to be alone." Many times we have taken the meaning of this scripture's right to marriage, being God’s point here. Well, it isn’t. When God said it is not good for man to be alone, he was referring to friendship. God created us for each other to the degree that there are over 59 … [Read more...]
Don’t Be Misled By the Soulmate Myth
By Alfred Edmond Jr. One of the most misleading myths related to how loving, healthy, romantic relationships are established is the concept of the “soulmate”–that one person, somewhere in the world, created (or in the language of the religious, anointed) just for you. This concept is promoted and celebrated in church, in books and especially in movies. Who can forget the … [Read more...]