What do I think of the royal wedding?
I think it’s very sweet that a whole country would get together to pretend a) that they believe in traditional marriage, and b) that they believe in the Christian religion, all just to please one old lady.
Frankly, in spite of my own snark, I’m tired of all the snide commentary about the event. I approve of tradition, and I am not at all offended that large amounts of public money are spent for ceremonial purposes. It’s one of the least corrosive uses for government funds I can think of.
I just can’t work up any enthusiasm. I have this feeling that tradition is the only thing driving this business–that nobody involved actually cares much about the sacred union of a man and woman in the eyes of God. That orchestra you hear playing the “Lohengrin” march? Their last gig was on the Titanic.
I worry a bit about this too, but the ceremony was worshipful. Maybe the homily wasn’t, but the voes, the hymns, and the bishop’s marriage script were beautiful. I pray the Lord will preach the gospel to everyone in that church, particularly the bishops.
I approve of tradition, and I am not at all offended that large amounts of public money are spent for ceremonial purposes. It’s one of the least corrosive uses for government funds I can think of.
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Never underestimate the power of widely-publicized religious ceremonies to engage the attention of atheists. Princess Diana’s funeral had a strong impact on me, unchurched as I was at the time.