We affirm that:

God calls us to recognize and respect the image of God in all people.

The role or presence of a religious personage at a marriage has historically been a common occurrence. With the instituting of marriage as a Sacrament by the Roman Catholic Church, clergy became the individuals who officiated at the nuptial event. With the onset of the Protestant reformation, the role of clergy continued. [...]

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