Do you accept open marriages?

Open marriage makes zero sense at all. Why not call it ‘open partnership’? That would be more fitting. Why attach the word ‘marriage’ when it bears no resemblance to what marriage truly represents? Perhaps they seek the respectability associated with marriage, yet this arrangement—an open marriage—is anything but respectable.

The purpose of marriage is to tie the knot between two people—that means you're stuck with each other till death. It’s a lifelong commitment. It’s a serious vow that most certainly prohibits fooling around with your neighbor or your neighbor's spouse.

I guess, immorality is today's morality. Funny how people always find ways to get away with things unscathed. When something is obviously immoral, they find a way to make it legal. It’s essentially legalized adultery. Adultery with consent? How unbelievably absurd is that? Well, you know what they say, things will get worse before it gets better.

Personally, I believe marriage is sacred and that it was established to keep us from committing adultery. Others may view it differently, but the difference is not that significant. While marriage is founded on love, open marriage seems devoid of it. Where one is anchored in loyalty, the other drifts away for the lack thereof.

For the sake of fairness, as people have diverse values and beliefs, this type of arrangement—especially for those who struggle with fidelity—might actually work for them. In the end, people don’t like being told what to do, especially about what is right. However, it remains true that people are given free will; they are entitled to make their own decisions and face the consequences their choices may bring. Some might argue that it’s merely a matter of personal preference. Seriously? You would choose to ruin your own life and the lives of others?

If open marriage is widely encouraged and people start to adopt its practice, we may not have a decent and thriving society in the future. Our sons and daughters will probably suffer the consequences. We’ll become a nation of adulterers and adulteresses. Unfortunately, we already know from the Book how such a story ends.

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