MARRIAGE: The Most Fundamental Institution of Civilization and also The Most Importantly Enduring Human Institution
How complementary are marriage and religion to each other? How important is religion in marriage or vice versa? These subjects may be extremely controversial nowadays considering the disparity of beliefs, opinions and principles of many with regards to marriage—same sex marriages: the lesbians and gay marriages—and religion. Everyone has a different opinion in religion and as with any marital dilemma for those who do not share the same religion, respect for each other’s beliefs is important. Communication is the key. Same religion may not seem important to some people, but to others, the sharing and mingling of faith and belief is paramount to the success of a marriage. However, mixed faith marriages do survive as well. The core is in the unity of philosophy about your church or religion. Whether or not you go to an Islamic or a Buddhist temple, to a Protestant, Baptist, or a Catholic church, religion—like marriage—is deeply personal. Respect and understanding can smoothen the differences.
On June 5 ‘06, U.S. Pres. George W. Bush delivered a statement on the Marriage Protection Amendment in the Presidential Hall of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building. He said to his audience, “You come from many backgrounds and faith traditions, yet united in this common belief: Marriage is the most fundamental institution of civilization, and it should not be redefined by activist judges.” Marriage protection is very essential as divorce rates in the U.S. and elsewhere in the world is rising. The Emergent Church in 6365 El Apajo Road, Rancho Santa Fe, CA, discusses intensively the importance of protecting marriages and supports fully the move that promotes marriage protection. Dr. Bob Botsford, the Senior Pastor, possesses great ability to teach God’s Word in a simple yet powerful way allowing listeners of all ages to easily learn and apply the principles of the Bible to their daily lives.
For someone whose marriage may be turbulent or has failed and Wants a Better Marriage, Pastor Bob and the ministry 
would be most-willing to offer their sincerest advice and share some words of wisdom from the Bible which are proven reliever of all pains and anxieties. In addition to his ministry at Horizon North County and his position as CEO of Horizon Prep and Preschool, Pastor Bob has served in the ministry of Young Life and Youth Development Inc. and currently serves on the Advisory Board for the Billy Graham School of Evangelism. He is also the host/teacher on “Testify”, which is a daily radio program broadcast in Southern California on KWVE 107.9 FM and KPRZ 1210 AM. Click this link to Find a Church in Rancho Santa Fe.
More about Pastor Bob: He has earned three master’s degrees (MA, MBA and MDiv) and his doctorate (DMin). He and his wife Bonnie live in Encinitas with their three children- Mitchell, Annie and Matthew.
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