{"id":2078593,"date":"2023-10-25T03:40:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T07:40:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-west-is-killing-marriage-and-its-death-might-kill-the-west\/"},"modified":"2023-10-25T03:43:54","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T07:43:54","slug":"the-west-is-killing-marriage-and-its-death-might-kill-the-west","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-west-is-killing-marriage-and-its-death-might-kill-the-west\/","title":{"rendered":"Marriage&#8217;s demise in the West threatens the West itself."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fthe-west-is-killing-marriage-and-its-death-might-kill-the-west%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2078593&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><div class=\"article-content\">\n<h2>Is Marriage Becoming Extinct?<\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s no secret that\u2064 marriage rates\u2063 are declining \u200cworldwide. However, it seems that the developed world is \u200con\u200b the brink of losing this institution altogether.<\/p>\n<p>In a recent sermon, English Bishop Mark Davies revealed that marriage rates in the UK \u200bhave plummeted by 61%, reaching \u2064the lowest point in almost two centuries.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Headlines\u200b do not seem to exaggerate when they speak not merely of a cataclysmic decline but of marriage disappearing in Britain,&#8221; he added.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Marriage used to be the foundation of society, providing stability for raising\u2062 children\u2063 and serving as\u200d a model for adults. But now, it seems that the goal for adults is unclear.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of \u2064prioritizing relationships, people are more focused on utility and satisfying their own desires. \u2063Cohabitation is on the rise, with \u200bcouples living together\u2062 for convenience rather than \u200ca deep commitment.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>The best\u2064 way\u200d to \u2064restore a marriage culture is to\u2064 make it desirable again. But first, we must\u2064 understand what factors have devalued this institution.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Technology, Redefinition, and Grace<\/h3>\n<p>While many experts blame economic factors, education levels, and religious \u2062practice for the decline in marriage, there are\u200c three more controversial reasons to consider.<\/p>\n<p>Technology\u2062 addiction has made \u200cpeople less sociable and detached from reality. Online dating \u2062and easy communication have replaced\u200d the effort of courtship and pursuing \u2062a committed relationship.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the redefinition of marriage has stripped away its significance. It\u2062 has become a superficial celebration\u200b of love, devoid of responsibilities and\u200b meaning.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, \u2062the absence of grace in modern relationships has weakened the power of marriage. The spiritual bond and supernatural love\u200d that once held couples together have been overshadowed\u200d by materialism and relativism.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>If\u2062 we want to revive marriage, we must encourage people \u2062to disconnect from technology, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-elon-musks-twitter-offer-revealed-the-media-for-what-they-are\/\" title=\"How Elon Musk\u2019s Twitter Offer Revealed The Media For What They Are\">embrace traditional values<\/a>, and recognize the sacredness of this union.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Marriage is not something we can \u200dtake for granted. If it becomes extinct, we will lose the foundation of\u2064 our civilized world and enter\u200d a loveless and unsustainable\u200b dystopia.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What\u2064 societal values are reflected in the\u2062 decline\u2064 of marriage rates?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Figures\u2062 like this suggest that marriage is becoming extinct in our society,&#8221;\u2062 Bishop Davies said. &#8220;The\u200c institution of marriage has been a cornerstone of our civilization for centuries, providing stability and support for\u200b families. Its decline \u2064is troubling, as it signifies a shift \u200bin societal values.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The decline\u2062 in marriage rates can be attributed to \u200ba variety of factors. One major \u200cfactor is the changing attitudes towards relationships and \u2063family. In\u2062 the past, marriage was\u2064 seen as a necessary step in a person&#8217;s life, providing security and stability. However, \u200din today&#8217;s society, individuals are\u2064 placing more\u2063 emphasis \u200bon personal fulfillment \u2063and independence.\u2062 Many people no longer \u2062see marriage as essential for starting a family or\u2064 achieving happiness.<\/p>\n<p>Another factor contributing to\u200c the decline in marriage \u200drates is the rise of cohabitation. More\u200d couples \u2064are choosing to live together without getting married. This trend\u2064 is particularly \u2062prevalent among younger generations, \u2063who\u200d prioritize financial stability \u2062and career advancement\u2063 before settling down. Cohabitation offers the benefits of companionship and shared expenses without the legal and\u2063 financial obligations \u2063of marriage.<\/p>\n<p>Economic\u2062 factors also play a role \u2063in the declining marriage rates. Today&#8217;s \u2062<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-west-is-killing-marriage-and-its-death-might-kill-the-west\/\" title=\"Marriage's demise in the West threatens the West itself.\">young adults face \u200chigher levels<\/a> of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-releases-list-of-president-trumps-accomplishments-and-it-is-historic\/\" title=\"White House Releases List of President Trump\u2019s Accomplishments \u2013  And It Is Historic!\">student loan debt<\/a>\u200d and less stable job prospects compared\u2063 to previous generations. These financial worries make it more challenging for \u2062individuals to \u2064take on the financial responsibilities that \u200bcome with marriage, \u200bsuch as buying a \u2064home or starting a family.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore,\u200c the legalization\u2063 of same-sex marriage has had an impact on the declining marriage rates. While it is a positive development for\u200d equality and inclusiveness, it\u200c has also\u200d contributed\u2063 to lower marriage rates overall. Many couples who\u2064 were previously\u2062 in long-term committed relationships may now choose to legalize their union without\u200c having a formal wedding\u2064 ceremony. This change in legal\u2064 recognition has \u200dled to\u200b a decrease \u200din the number\u2064 of marriages reported.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the decline in marriage rates, it is important to note that the institution\u2064 of marriage \u200cstill holds significant value for\u200b many individuals. Marriage provides legal protections, financial benefits, and \u2063emotional support that cannot \u200cbe easily replicated in other types of relationships. It is also a cornerstone of many religious and cultural traditions.<\/p>\n<p>In\u2064 response to the declining \u2063rates, some countries have implemented policies to promote marriage\u200c and family formation. Singapore, for example, offers\u200b generous housing\u200d subsidies to married couples to \u200bencourage them to start families.\u200d Japan has created matchmaking initiatives and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-kavanaugh-circus-continues-more-dangerous-than-ever%ef%bf%bc\/\" title=\"The Kavanaugh Circus Continues, More Dangerous Than Ever\ufffc\">provided financial incentives<\/a>\u200d for couples\u200c to marry and \u2064have children.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the decline in marriage rates raises important questions about the future of our society and the values we hold. While \u200dmarriage may\u2062 not be as\u2063 prevalent as it once\u2064 was, it remains a \u2064vital\u2062 institution that deserves attention \u200dand support. Finding \u200cways to\u2064 adapt and redefine marriage in the \u200dmodern world will be crucial \u200cin \u200dpreserving its significance and benefits for future generations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>developed world is on the verge of marriage extinction. Bishop Mark Davies revealed that recent stats indicate a 61% decline in marriages in our country.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":551,"featured_media":2078594,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[546],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2078593","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-federalist"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2078593","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/551"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2078593"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2078593\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2078594"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2078593"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2078593"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2078593"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}