Internetworkers: http://www.ibiblio.org/internetworkers/

["Jim Ray" <jim AT neuse.net>]

Discuss it here:
http://www.internetcongregation.org

personally, I look at it like a notary public thing with the addition of 
having to get two witnesses for marriage.

So, it is more of a non-religious verification thing for me. If two folks are 
in love and want to get married, I want to marry them because they love each 
other and to keep religion out of it. I just want to make it legal.


-----Original Message-----
From: internetworkers-bounces AT lists.ibiblio.org 
[mailto:internetworkers-bounces AT lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of Thomas Beckett
Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2009 4:46 PM
To: Internetworkers: http://www.ibiblio.org/internetworkers/
Subject: Re: [internetworkers] marriage

This is interesting to me, profesionally, because the NC statute says 
that marriages can be performed by "an ordained minister of any 
religious denomination, a minister authorized by a church, or a 
magistrate".  If you're religious, you have a choice as to who performs 
your wedding.  If you're not religious, you have to hire a government 
employee (as they are available).

 From my perspective, the statute favors religion, which violates the 
Establishment Clause of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. 
Religious groups can establish their own rules as to who is qualified to 
perform your wedding.  Non-religious people aren't allowed to do this.

And then in the bigger picture, why should the State have a role in my 
personal relationships in the first place?

Discuss.

TaB



Jim Ray wrote:
> Looks like I'm legal now.
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Veronica.Gearon AT co.wake.nc.us [mailto:Veronica.Gearon AT co.wake.nc.us] 
> Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2009 9:56 AM
> To: Jim Ray
> Subject: Re: Recording
> 
> Jim,
> 
> There is nothing else you need to do in order to marry someone in North 
> Carolina.  The statute states you need to be ordained or licensed in your 
> faith in order to marry someone.  When a couple comes to you to get married 
> they will present two copies of the marriage license.  You and the 
> witnesses will need to complete both copies, then you are responsible for 
> mailing the license back to the office that the couple received it from, 
> Wake County provides a self addressed envelope for this purpose.
> 
> If I can be of any further assistance please let me know.
> 
> Veronica S. Gearon
> Team Leader Recording Department
> Wake County Register of Deeds
> veronica.gearon AT co.wake.nc.us
> (919) 857-9280
> 
> 
>                                                                             
>                                                                          
>   From:       "Jim Ray" <jim AT neuse.net>                                     
>                                                                          
>                                                                             
>                                                                          
>   To:         <veronica.gearon AT co.wake.nc.us>                               
>                                                                          
>                                                                             
>                                                                          
>   Date:       03/31/2009 09:55 PM                                           
>                                                                          
>                                                                             
>                                                                          
>   Subject:    Recording                                                     
>                                                                          
>                                                                             
>                                                                          
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> I became an ordained minister and wanted to know if there is any other 
> requirement or form necessary to perform wedding ceremonies. Please advise.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Jim Ray, MCSE, NCSU EE '85
> President
> Neuse River Networks
> tel: 919-838-1672 x111 cell: 919-606-1772 http://www.neuserivernetworks.com
> 
> 
> Founded in 1997, Neuse River Networks is a Raleigh, NC based IT Outsourcing 
> Partner that is committed to specialized customer solutions to reduce costs 
> and increase productivity with The ONE Plan.  By taking a proactive 
> approach The ONE Plan is designed to manage your computer network so you 
> don’t have to.  Since its inception Neuse River Networks has built its 
> foundation on earning the trust of its customers and will continue to 
> strive toward this standard of excellence.
> 
> Contact Information:
> 
> Customer Referrals::
> sales AT neuserivernetworks.com
> 
> Customer Service/Support:
> support AT neuserivernetworks.com
> (Embedded image moved to file: pic24393.gif) 
> cid:image001.gif AT 01C95E29.C484AFF0
> 
> 
> E-mail correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North 
> Carolina Public Records Act and may be disclosed to third parties unless 
> made confidential under applicable law.
> ---
> Come and play at the InterNetWorkers Web site!  
> http://www.ibiblio.org/internetworkers/
> You are currently subscribed to InterNetWorkers mailing list
> To unsubscribe visit 
> http://lists.ibiblio.org/mailman/listinfo/internetworkers

-- 
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Thomas A. Beckett, JD & MBA                  Business Law and Consulting
828-713-1668                  Hendersonville & Asheville, North Carolina
Law Offices of Thomas A. Beckett, PLLC         <http://www.tbeckett.com>
------------------------------------------------------------------------
---
Come and play at the InterNetWorkers Web site!  
http://www.ibiblio.org/internetworkers/
You are currently subscribed to InterNetWorkers mailing list
To unsubscribe visit http://lists.ibiblio.org/mailman/listinfo/internetworkers