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A '''free union''' is a [[Intimate relationship|union]] between two persons that lacks any publicly recognised bond (either civil or religious marriage).<ref name="FC">{{cite web |title=Familiaris Consortio |publisher=Libreria Editrice Vaticana |date=1981-11-22 |url=http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/john_paul_ii/apost_exhortations/documents/hf_jp-ii_exh_19811122_familiaris-consortio_en.html |accessdate=2007-09-24}}</ref>
A '''free union''' is a romantic [[Intimate relationship|union]] between two or more persons in the absence of regulation of law and without any civil or religious recognition. In French law, the ''union libre'' holds no obligation of sexual fidelity, nor does it grant reciprocal duties and rights."{{Mainstream Polygamy: The Non-Marital Child Paradox In The West}}

The term has been used since the late 19th century to describe a relationship into which all parties enter, remain, and depart freely. The free union rejects [[marriage]], viewing it as a form of [[slavery]] and human ownership, particularly for women. According to this concept, the free union of adults is a legitimate relationship that should be respected.

Much of the tradition of [[common law]] or [[natural law]] is a product of [[civic anarchism]], seeking non-interference of either church or state in human relations.


==Roman Catholic criticism==
==Roman Catholic criticism==
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* [[Cohabitation]]
* [[Cohabitation]]
* [[Common-law marriage]]
* [[Common-law marriage]]
* [[Concubinage]]
* [[Criticism of marriage]]
* [[Criticism of marriage]]
* [[Anarchism and issues related to love and sex]]
* [[Domestic partnership]]
* [[Domestic partnership]]
* [[Free love]]
* [[Free love]]
* [[Intimate relationship]]
* [[Intimate relationship]]
* [[Marriage]]
* [[Open relationship]]
* [[Open relationship]]
* [[Polyamory]]
* [[Polyamory]]

Revision as of 02:02, 17 September 2015

The Purple Möbius symbol for Polyamory, non-monogamy, and LGBTQ.
The "love outside the box" symbol for Polyamory, non-monogamy, and LGBTQ.

A free union is a romantic union between two or more persons in the absence of regulation of law and without any civil or religious recognition. In French law, the union libre holds no obligation of sexual fidelity, nor does it grant reciprocal duties and rights."Template:Mainstream Polygamy: The Non-Marital Child Paradox In The West

The term has been used since the late 19th century to describe a relationship into which all parties enter, remain, and depart freely. The free union rejects marriage, viewing it as a form of slavery and human ownership, particularly for women. According to this concept, the free union of adults is a legitimate relationship that should be respected.

Much of the tradition of common law or natural law is a product of civic anarchism, seeking non-interference of either church or state in human relations.

Roman Catholic criticism

The expression "free union" includes situations such as concubinage, rejection of marriage as such, or inability to make long-term commitments.[1] According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, being in a "free union" is a grave offence against the dignity of marriage,[2] which it sees as a Sacrament.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2390
  2. ^ Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2400
  3. ^ "Sacrament of Marriage". Catholic Encyclopedia. [www.newadvent.org/cathen/09707a.htm]