Church Quote by Martin Luther
“Marriage is a civic matter. It is really not, together with all its circumstances, the business of the church.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: On the Freedom of a Christian, 1520
Marriage is a civil contract, not a religious institution, emphasizing its societal rather than ecclesiastical nature.
In simple terms: Marriage belongs to the state, not the church.
Separate civil and religious duties.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- government registration
- legal rights
- family law
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Should civil law govern marriage entirely?
- How do religious beliefs affect civic marriage?
Religious traditions still influence many marriages.