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The Head of Chaplaincy and Lecturer at the Presbyterian Nurses and Midwifery Training College (PNMTC), Rev. William Akyea Asiedu, has stirred discussion on the concept of marriage after stating that the Bible does not explicitly describe a “wedding” ceremony as it is known today.
Speaking on Atinka TV’s relationship programme Kisses & Roses, Rev. Akyea Asiedu, explained that biblical marriage is fundamentally about family agreement and union, rather than ceremony.
According to him, marriage in biblical times involved the coming together of a man’s family and a woman’s family in mutual agreement, establishing a covenant between two families.
“There is nothing like a wedding in the Bible. What we see is marriage, where the man’s family and the woman’s family come together in agreement,” Rev. Asiedu stated.
He noted that many of the elaborate wedding ceremonies practiced today are cultural and societal additions, not direct biblical instructions.
Rev. Asiedu further emphasized that while ceremonies are not wrong, they should not overshadow the true foundation of marriage, which includes commitment, responsibility, and mutual understanding.
His comments came during a discussion on the topic, “How much should a man have before thinking about wedding?”, where he encouraged couples to focus less on expensive ceremonies and more on readiness for marriage itself.
The remarks have since sparked conversation on social media, with many reflecting on the pressure to host elaborate weddings before marriage.
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