Bible Discussion Thread

Me & my wife had done months of research and consulting with pastors on the subject of 1st cousin marriage. We found that the ONLY country in the world where it is illegal is in the USA. And only illegal in 24 states, where 26 states it's legal. But our concern was with God and the written word. Some denominations believe Joseph & Mary were 1st cousins. We could find in the "list" of forbidden marriages NO mention that 1st cousin marriages were forbidden and even encouraged. We are both nearing 70, procreation not an issue.

We were married in a Methodist church, by a Methodist minister, under the eyes of God and witnesses. But we still encounter people who say it's forbidden. In fact I just ended a relationship with a good friend over this issue. I was insulted. What are your thoughts please !

Please send references from KJV only as this is the only Bible he reads.

We should never be "first" concerned with what man says --what did/does God say about your marriage? That's all that truly matters Jeff. After all, Jesus is your judge --not man.

Sorry you lost a friendship, but they must have not been much of a friend. Jesus, has seen me through much worse and He's still here; still loving me, still blessing me, still disciplining me lol (that's a good thing).

As our country becomes more Pagen everyday by passing laws that defile God --Just b/c it's a law, doesn't make it right," or maybe it's not a law, it doesn't make it right. My point --God's law still rules us as Christians.

If you're struggling that much to find your answer in the Bible--maybe that's an answer in itself?

Reference: our Father's heart