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***VIDEO ***Hawk's podcast - this child marriage bs is getting out of hand (Original Post) Figarosmom Aug 2025 OP
Any links? snowybirdie Aug 2025 #1
Child marriage laws have been passed in many states Figarosmom Aug 2025 #3
AI Overview of the subject Goonch Aug 2025 #2

Figarosmom

(13,427 posts)
3. Child marriage laws have been passed in many states
Sat Aug 16, 2025, 10:18 AM
Aug 2025

Last edited Sat Aug 16, 2025, 01:42 PM - Edit history (1)

In the last few years.


US States Fail to Protect Children’s Rights | Human Rights Watch https://share.google/oA1rM9iRSxrqVGRtg

Since 2018, 12 states have passed laws that eliminate all exceptions allowing child marriage: Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Rhode Island, New York, Massachusetts, Vermont, Connecticut, Michigan, Washington, and Virginia.

Child marriage is still prevalent in the U.S. Here’s why. https://share.google/xO4EqaDamzti8KZH0

Goonch

(5,599 posts)
2. AI Overview of the subject
Sat Aug 16, 2025, 09:36 AM
Aug 2025

AI Overview

"While there isn't a specific biblical prohibition against large age gaps in Christian marriages, and some Christians prioritize shared faith and spiritual maturity over age, some trends suggest that some Christian men may prefer younger wives. However, this is not a universal preference within the Christian community, and many factors beyond age are considered important in Christian relationships. "

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