For love, there is a crucial element for it to be monogamous, not only in the Catholic faith but also within the realm of science. Monogamy is often defined in dictionaries as “the habit of having only one mate.” The increase in a partner and the more physical intimacy one has with more than one partner leads to an increase in the release of oxytocin and the immunity of the hormone. The human will have an increase in mental health issues and lead to a shortened lifespan due to the statistics between single and married people and their longevity. “Monogamy can create emotional stability, provide security, and reduce feelings of loneliness and depression. It also allows for deeper emotional connection with one partner rather than splitting one’s energy among multiple people” (Allo 4). In the Catholic Church’s standpoint, monogamy and love go hand in hand.
God instituted Holy Matrimony, also known as marriage as a sacrament. The sacrament endowed by God gives the couple the graces to participate in the faith together, raise their children with God, and act as a living symbol of Christ’s love for His Church. In all biblical accounts of a polygamous relationship, all families paid a price. Throughout the Bible, especially in the New Testament when monogamous couples were the norm, Jesus specifically indicated that marriage was made for man and woman. As a sacrament, the marriage process involves many things and is taken extremely seriously, after a formal engagement, a couple enters into a period of formal marriage preparation. During this time, the couple must go to a deacon or a priest for six months to ensure all requirements are met.
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