It is not surprising that wedding metaphors abound in the Bible. It is the
closest relationship we humans have outside of parenthood.....the bride and groom truly become one flesh...it is an organic relationship in which one cannot hurt the other without hurting oneself. This organism feeds on mutual love, care and communication as do all organisms which thrive.
I have often wondered why we welcome into our homes-- via TV-- sex in all its various perversions and never blink an eye; yet, we avoid both reading and studying Song of Solomon. What lovelier passages could we speak to our beloveds than those contained in the sanctioned book of the Bible canon?
The only church I know of which did include it in the Sunday School curriculum was Minter Lane in Abilene several years ago. I was not there at the time, so I don't know how it was received, but I applaud the effort to bring a little romance into Sunday morning.
Kevin and Kim's wedding yesterday was very sweet. I especially liked their taking the time and courage to write and say their own vows to one another rather than go with the old love and obey thing. May the words of the vows reenter their thoughts as the inevitable trials come.
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