Marriage First, Nullity Second The faith community's
understanding of marriage is steeped in 2,000 years of
theological knowledge. The theology of marriage has developed
over the centuries through a broadening of horizons and a
bridging of expanses. The writings on marriage could fill
libraries. So let the reader beware! Though the following series
may be somewhat informative regarding the nullity of marriage,
it pales into insignificance in regard to the church's theology
of marriage. Our theology of marriage is like a coin. On one
side there is an exposition of "what marriage is." When the coin
is flipped over, the converse is established - "what marriage is
not." This series will deal with the underside of the coin -
what marriage is NOT in light of what it is. Aware of the
church's rich teaching on marriage the series situates marriage
within its legal categories. A church law is referred to as a
canon. I will reference key canons throughout the series [should
the reader wish to investigate further!]. The