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Expert: - 2/8/2005


Question
Why does Paul say several times in Corinthians that it is not always good to look for a wife and get married?  I thought marriage was a very important sacrament?

Answer
To understand all that Paul teaches about matrimony requires a study of all his letters.  For example, Ephesians 5:28-33 speaks of the great mystery of love between husband and wife that should mirror the love between Christ and his church [mankind].
Corinthians had problems, which Paul addressed.  Some there [chapter 7] thought that people should not marry.  Paul spoke to their specific questions.  
If you have some special passages about which you have special concerns, please feel free to write again.
In the meantime, best wishes, Lisa.

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Edward Bode

Expertise

Catholic dogma, especially as related to Scripture. I have a doctorate in biblical theology [University of St. Thomas, Rome]. I do not answer questions concerning personal moral situations -- ones dealing with right and wrong [sin].

Experience

I have taught Catholic thought in grade and high schools, and in college and universities.

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Catholic Biblical Association

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Catholic Biblical Quarterly, The Bible Today.

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Graduate degrees in theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University, in scripture from the Pontifical Biblical Institute, and a doctorate in theology from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas; all in Rome

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