Topic Posted by: Augie
Date Posted: Fri Nov 13 14:49:45 2009
Additional Comments: I must have the attention span of a flea! Did someone else catch how Katherine came to be the traveling minister to perform this wedding? Granted, I came in a few minutes late today, but pray tell how did this happen? Is it a 'play-wedding for kicks?' Is it legal? What the? If it's not legal, why is Phyllis so upset? And if legal, this takes the cake over all the baby-itis stuff and ch______munky stuff. Seriously, what gives, I draw a blank!
Posted by: judge Date posted: Sat Nov 14 11:54:51 2009
Message:
they're just playing house anyway, Augie. who cares if it's legal. this way, after amber screws up..literally..then they can both walk away with minimal consequence.
my understanding of the definition of ordained is to be "set apart for God's use", as in 'set apart' from people who live for themselves and designated as one who lives for God's purpose. in many ways, and i did think this in that moment of watching, i think katherine is a good choice for this instant online ordination. however, God doesn't set the called out apart in an online instant...not that i've ever been aware of in scripture, anyway. there is a 'grooming' process of the spirit involved.
now that theology class is over, back to the show. a quickie service by an un-verified minister is perfect for these two. it's all a big joke, much like their relationship.
Posted by: Peridot Date posted: Fri Nov 13 22:18:44 2009
Message: I'm sure state laws vary but it's my understanding that a person doesn't need to be clergy or a justice of the peace to perform a marriage ceremony. I've known a couple of people who officiated for close friends, and they simply got whatever paperwork their state required them to have for that particular day. Heaven forbid we now have to listen to Esther refer to Kay as Rev. C!
Posted by: Oshkosh Date posted: Fri Nov 13 16:26:42 2009
Message:
Per Wisconsin code, a couple doesn't really need a third party to officiate at their marriage. As long as they have a valid marriage license and two witnesses, they can actually marry themselves by simply declaring that they are husband and wife [765.16(3)]. Also, if there's some future question as to the authority of the person who officiated a marriage service, it's not a reason for the marriage contract to be invalidated. The state considers it an ''immaterial irregularity,'' like a techinical defect, that's corrected by the couple believing and acting as if they are married [765.22].
Posted by: roxi Date posted: Fri Nov 13 15:27:24 2009
Message: On-line ministeries. Happens in a flash, apparently. You could have come in on time and blinked and missed the reference. Just think of the possibilities, what with all the soap marriages and christenings . . . they won't have to pay Corben Bernsen to come back, his mom can do it!
