, January 02, 2009 5:47 PM
*To:* religionlaw@lists.ucla.edu
*Subject:* Re: Identifying Clergy Whose Marriage Ceremonies are
Recognized by State
This is a problem inherent in the systematic comminging of religious
and legal marriage. If the state says ministers can perform legal
acts
To: Law Religion issues for Law Academics
Subject: Re: Identifying Clergy Whose Marriage Ceremonies are Recognized by
State
It strikes me that separating the power of the minister to certify a marriage
for purposes of state procedure from the religious nature of the ceremony is to
deny that marriage
Excerpts from http://www.philly.com/philly/news/local/36966974.html
Bucks judge approves unusual marriages
By Dianna Marder
Inquirer Staff Writer
There was good news yesterday for Jason and Jennifer O'Neill, a Philadelphia
couple whose 2005 Bucks County marriage had been thrown into question
This is a problem inherent in the systematic comminging of religious and legal
marriage. If the state says ministers can perform legal acts, then the state
has to decide who is a minister.
My sons were home for the holidays, and the older one was talking about a
research subject in his
...@lists.ucla.edu] On Behalf Of Douglas Laycock
Sent: Friday, January 02, 2009 5:47 PM
To: religionlaw@lists.ucla.edu
Subject: Re: Identifying Clergy Whose Marriage Ceremonies are Recognized by
State
This is a problem inherent in the systematic comminging of religious and legal
marriage. If the state
