Covenant marriage — In some parts of the United States, a covenant marriage is a legally distinct kind of marriage, in which the marrying couple agree to obtain pre marital counseling and accept more limited grounds for divorce. The covenant marriage laws emphasize… … Wikipedia
Covenant marriage — In einigen Teilen der Vereinigten Staaten gibt es die Covenant Marriage zu deutsch etwa mit bündische Ehe übersetzbar als neues Rechtsinstitut. Sie ist eine Sonderform der Ehe, bei der die Brautleute sich in der Verlobungszeit beraten lassen und… … Deutsch Wikipedia
covenant marriage — /ˈkʌvənənt mærɪdʒ/ (say kuvuhnuhnt marij) noun US a form of marriage subject to a legal contract in which the partners agree to live as husband and wife for life, taking marriage counselling before entering into their contract and afterwards to… …
Marriage promotion — is a neoliberal policy aiming to produce “strong families” for the purposes of social security; as found in 21st century American maternalism.[1] The George W. Bush Administration had focused on government marriage promotion as the solution to… … Wikipedia
Covenant — A covenant is a solemn agreement to engage in or refrain from a specified action. It is commonly found in religious contexts, where it refers to sacred agreements between a god and human beings. It may also refer to: Contents 1 Religion 2 Law and … Wikipedia
Covenant (disambiguation) — A covenant, in its most general sense, is a solemn and bilateral promise to do or not do something specified.Covenant may also refer to:In theology: * Covenant (biblical), a series of solemn agreements believed to exist between God and the… … Wikipedia
COVENANT — COVENANT, a general obligation concerning two parties. It was confirmed either by an oath (Gen. 21:22ff.; 26:26ff.; Deut. 29:9ff.; Josh. 9:15–20; II Kings 11:4; Ezek. 16:8; 17:33ff.), by a solemn meal (Gen. 26:30; 31:54; Ex. 24:11; II Sam. 2:20) … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Covenant (Greg Brown album) — Covenant Studio album by Greg Brown Released Aug 8, 2000 Recorded Pachyderm Studio, Cannon … Wikipedia
Marriage — For other uses, see Marriage (disambiguation). Married and Matrimony redirect here. For other uses, see Married (disambiguation) and Matrimony (disambiguation) … Wikipedia
Covenant (Latter Day Saints) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints encourages its members to make and keep several covenants as a part of the new and everlasting covenant of the gospel. In Latter Day Saint theology, making and keeping covenants is necessary for… … Wikipedia
