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Originally Posted by ktspktsp
I don't like this last comment of yours, chickentribs.
Anyway, a religious aspect is an issue for me. I feel that having a priest makes the ceremony religious, even if it's somehow supposed not to be a "religious ceremony".
I grew up in a country where I could never say out loud that I don't believe in God - it's taboo. I've only told some of my friends and family. I want my wedding day to be fun, romantic, and honest. I don't want to pretend I'm something I'm not.
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The double question mark means I'm only half serious, doesn't it??
It was my lead footed way of saying that if it doesn't matter who the justice of the peace is, maybe it wouldn't have to matter who the person was at all... The end result is it's somebody that you pay to tell you to kiss your bride.
But, I respect the priority that having your religious freedom (or right to dissent) is for you. I dated a girl from the middle east for a long time and have been in both Saudi Arabia and Iran with her, and I will never forget what it felt like to hand over my personal rights and protections at the border of those countries...