10 "Religion" Category Articles

Mormon priests perform marriages and baptisms for dead ancestors to give their souls a place in the afterlife. Learn more about these rites, including proxy baptisms, and the history and ethics of speaking for the dead.

Take a look inside the very private Mormon wedding ceremony, including temple sealings, recommends, civil ceremonies, magic underwear (garments), and even Mormon divorce.

Pope Francis changes Catholic laws for lectors, altar readers - still ban women from ordination & performing marriage. Many see this as sexism and discrimination within the Church.

Pope Francis endorses & offers support for same-sex civil unions in a new documentary, Francesco, moving the Church towards acceptance of LGBTQ+ families

Find out what an interfaith non-denominational church like American Marriage Ministries believes and how we provide a safe place for all beliefs.

How do you get ordained online? Find out how millions of Americans are gaining legal status as "ministers" to officiate weddings.

Learn about what ordination means, and how getting ordained with American Marriage Ministries empowers you to practice spirituality on your own terms.

Follow these tips in order to choose a wedding officiant that reflects your values and beliefs.

Some couples want no religion, no matter what the expectation of their families, and that’s fine since the ceremony should represent the couple. However, there is some middle ground here, if you feel that such a compromise is necessary. If the couple wants or needs to meet at least of some of the expectations of their family, in regards to religious content in the ceremony, here are a couple of recommendations.

Make sure to talk with your wedding officiant about the use of religion in your ceremony to make sure you are all on the same page.