I hear many religious people state this romantic notion that "God has picked out a mate for me". Like it's a cosmic game. I see parents praying that God will send "the actual man or woman" for their child. Why do we place these constructs on ourselves? You are aware in Jesus day, you had no say in a marriage partner, yet Jesus taught about rich relationships that were available to the wedded partners. You did not go to the prom, there were no high school sweethearts. St. Valentine had not eve...