Christianity --Youth Issues/QUESTION ON MARRIAGE

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Expert: - 2/10/2011


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Is age a matter when it comes to marriage. I am 23 and my friend is 11 month older. People say God created Adam before Eve so husband must be older than the wife is this true?

Answer
Marriage age is more a cultural than Biblical matter - it depends on the culture you live in.  It's not necessary for a man to be older than the woman (this is actually a sexist thought).  When both of you are within a year or two of each other, it really doesn't make that much difference once you hit 21.  Younger than that, e.g. a 20 year old dating an 17 year old would be a bad idea because of maturity level, but once you hit 21, males and females are more likely to be the same maturity level.  And I have seen marriages work with up to 8-10 years difference.

So, my answer is no.  As long as you are close in maturity and spirituality, age doesn't matter.

blessings,
carl

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Carl Fuglein

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I can answer questions from teens & young adults concerning their faith walk and on social issues which affect their lives. I can answer questions on sex, homosexuality, and drugs and anything else that might be troubling you. After 30 years in youth ministry, nothing shocks me, and I promise to give straight answers to any and all questions. I can also answer questions from youth workers on problems they`re having with programming or with their groups.

Experience

I have been involved in youth and young adult ministries as a volunteer for over 30 years. I am currently a volunteer youth minister in a suburban UM church - I have a small group of 7th and 8th graders.

Organizations
United Methodist Church, Chrysalis, Walk to Emmaus, Cursillo

Education/Credentials
Several training seminars, 8 years at National Youth Workers Convention, 1 year at Princeton Forum on Youth Ministry

Awards and Honors
Certified lay speaker for UM Church

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