It all depends on the exact definitions to be used. Is a village chieftain a government? Can a 50 person cult be considered organized religion? It’s pretty much impossible to be sure, since those things probably predate written records and marriage has definitely existed since before writing. In either case it’s pretty silly to blame modern governments or religions for the existence of marriage.
jlow@slrpnk.net 2 months ago
Christian churches sure but if we’re talking goverments vs organised religion not sure …
trxxruraxvr@lemmy.world 2 months ago
It all depends on the exact definitions to be used. Is a village chieftain a government? Can a 50 person cult be considered organized religion? It’s pretty much impossible to be sure, since those things probably predate written records and marriage has definitely existed since before writing. In either case it’s pretty silly to blame modern governments or religions for the existence of marriage.