Authority Quote by David Bowie
![“When we decided to marry, we had two ceremonies - one was more bureaucratic for the sake of the Swiss authorities,then a church service in Florence, and I wrote the music for the church service. The challenge in that was that Iman's [Abdulmajid] family are Muslim and mine are Protestant. I had to…” quote by David Bowie](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d6b/david-bowie-508_authority_when-we-decided-to-marry-we-had-two-cere_1059978.jpg)
“When we decided to marry, we had two ceremonies - one was more bureaucratic for the sake of the Swiss authorities,then a church service in Florence, and I wrote the music for the church service. The challenge in that was that Iman's [Abdulmajid] family are Muslim and mine are Protestant. I had to be careful about the prayers that we chose and the music I wrote because I didn't want to offend either side.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2015 interview with Rolling Stone, discussing personal marriage ceremony
Balancing differing religious traditions in a wedding required careful selection of prayers and music to respect both families.
In simple terms: Respecting both sides’ beliefs in a mixed‑faith marriage.
Key Takeaway
Choose inclusive elements that honor all traditions.
Themes
interfaith
family
respect
celebration
Mood
thoughtful
hopeful
Type
personal
reflective
When to use this quote
- Wedding planning
- family gatherings
- multicultural events
Key Concepts
Cultural sensitivity
religious accommodation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you ensure both traditions feel equally valued?
- What compromises are acceptable without losing meaning?
A Different Perspective
May still cause tension if one side feels under‑represented.
![“A mutual friend knew that we were both [with Iman Abdulmajid] on our own, with broken marriages and with children. We were brought to dinner one night. . . . It was absolutely instantaneous. I couldn't get her out of my mind . . . sleepless nights - real 18-year-old stuff.” quote by David Bowie](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a59/david-bowie-508_broken_a-mutual-friend-knew-that-we-were-both-w_2732288.jpg)
![“We see each other [ with Iman Abdulmajid] a lot. I couldn't stand to be separated for months. It became quickly apparent to me that I needed to find a balance between my absolute work obsession and a private life that we could share without my disappearing all the time.” quote by David Bowie](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5ad/david-bowie-508_absolutes_we-see-each-other-with-iman-abdulmajid-a_160796.jpg)
![“The rationale which accompanies that imposition of male authority euphemistically referred to as 'the battle of the sexes' bears a certain resemblance to the formulas of nations at war, where any heinousness is justified on the grounds that the enemy is either an inferior [part of the] species or…” quote by Kate Millett](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/895/kate-millett-7301_accompany_the-rationale-which-accompanies-that-imp_8896.jpg)