Wedding Rings That Their Religious Significance

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Wedding Rings That Their Religious Significance
At the center of the marriage customs is the wedding ring. Most marriages traditional or modern have a symbol that signifies the union between two parties that have decided to commit to their vows of love and marriage. The wedding ring is one such symbol that has been used in marriage for centuries across many societies. It is a symbol of the commitment that the two spouses have put in their union and to each other. It is a symbol that was in practice more than 4000 years ago when the Egyptians would use papyrus and reeds to form a ring for wedding purposes. Today, it is not just a custom that is practiced widely across the globe, but also forms one of the most lucrative businesses from rare stones metals. It symbolic meaning spreads from being sign of commitment, a shape that that symbolizes eternity and a hole at the middle that symbolizes a doorway into the unknown.
In religious circles, the wedding ring is an important symbol of love and commitment between the parties partaking in marriage vows. Marriages will thus a special event where the bride and the groom will be asked to share their rings after reciting the vows of their marriage commitments and promises. As such it plays a major role in the religious circles especially for those of the Christian faith. However, it is important to note that, wedding rings do not have any significance in the bible. This is a custom that is l...