Marriage is just making a promise to another person in the presence of witnesses. The government part just ensures certain rights and protections, particularly involving health and money.
I have no idea why religion would need to be involved. It’s not involved in mine.
Pretty sure marriage predates organized religion.
Is that a feeling or are you thinking of something specifically?
Probably dates back to the dawn of agriculture.
No need for contracts until the invention of property.
Check Wikipedia “History of marriage”
Marriage is just making a promise to another person in the presence of witnesses. The government part just ensures certain rights and protections, particularly involving health and money.
I have no idea why religion would need to be involved. It’s not involved in mine.