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Marriage has a unique place because it speaks of an absolute faithfulness, a covenant between radically different person
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"Marriage has a unique place because it speaks of an absolute faithfulness, a covenant between radically different persons, male and female; and so it echoes the absolute covenant of God with his chosen, a covenant between radically different partners"

- Rowan D. Williams

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This quote by Rowan D. Williams speaks to the distinct and unique area that marital relationship keeps in our society. It speaks to the absolute loyalty and also dedication that marriage needs, and exactly how it is an agreement in between two drastically various persons, man and also woman. This is a representation of the outright commitment of God with his picked, which is also in between two drastically different partners. This quote speaks with the relevance of marital relationship and also just how it is a representation of the covenant in between God and his picked. It is a pointer of the dedication and also faithfulness that marital relationship needs, and just how it is a reflection of the agreement between God as well as his picked. Marital relationship is an unique as well as special bond that should be valued and honored.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Rowan D. Williams somewhere between June 14, 1950 and today. He/she was a famous Clergyman from USA. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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