Another nutjob - married to Jesus

[rado84]

Jessica Hayes, 38, belongs to a group of 3,000 in the world and just 215 in the United States.

She is a consecrated virgin, meaning she has dedicated her life to the service of God in perpetual virginity.
"I think that really in some sense we are all called to be married, it’s just a matter of discerning how," Hayes told WANE-TV. "So my marriage is to Christ and someone else’s marriage is to their spouse. That is a good desire that is planted within us by God.”
Ms Hayes wedding with Jesus Christ took place on Saturday in Fort Wayne, Indiana, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. The 38-year-old became the first consecrated virgin at the diocese for a quarter of a century.

The ceremony at the Catholic church was attended by hundreds and the theology teacher said she hoped her marriage to Christ would educate "many others that the Lord is calling in this way."
Not that Ms Hayes rushed into the decision to walk off into the sunset with the Messiah. She told reporters that it took years of praying and listening to God to ultimately come upon the realisation that her life would be best served and be at its most happiest in matrimony with Jesus Christ.
“It seemed that all of those loves converged on this one thing where I could still be living in the world and be a part of the lives of my students and be studying and teaching and involved in a parish life, but I could also give myself more completely by making this total commitment of my life to serve the church in whatever capacity is needed and whatever capacity my own gifts are available for."
While Hayes' choice of partner is unusual, her preparations for the big day were similar to most, changing her mind numerous times over her choice of wedding dress. She chose a "well-covered" number because as part of the ceremony she had to lie prostrate before the altar.
And will Hayes be taking her groom's surname? Well, her student did ask her whether she should be called Mrs Hayes when she returns to the classroom.
She told them, "No, I'm still Ms. But, I am married to Jesus."







independent.co.uk

[Gawdzilla]

Nuns do the same thing, IIRC.

[GrandizerII]

That's her choice. Why call her a nutjob? It's symbolical and meaningful to her, and she doesn't seem to be imposing her beliefs on anyone else, so good for her.

[Aoi Magi]

I don't understand why she wants to be called Ms when she considers herself married, but well people have married weird things like the Eiffel Tower(..and straddled one of it's beams, because, you know...), so her decision to marry something she finds comforting isn't really loony.

[Homeless Nutter]

Harmless nut-job is still a nut-job...

People in Philippines, who nail themselves to crosses on Easter also hurt no-one, but themselves.

In this woman's case - most of the emotional damage she might have caused herself, because of her religious beliefs probably happened long time ago. Sexuality is an important part of human life, completely denying yourself that is not healthy.
Shame - she's kinda hot... for a crazy spinster.

[GrandizerII]

Harmless nut-job is still a nut-job...

People in Philippines, who nail themselves to crosses on Easter also hurt no-one, but themselves.

In this woman's case - most of the emotional damage she might have caused herself, because of her religious beliefs probably happened long time ago. Sexuality is an important part of human life, completely denying yourself that is not healthy.
Shame - she's kinda hot... for a crazy spinster.

Maybe she's asexual. Why do we have to attach so much importance to sexuality?

[Aoi Magi]

Emotion and happiness don't really follow social rules so if she feels happy this way, it's not too bad. Besides, nuns and many other religious people have followed a similar lifestyle for ages, so I don't think it's too harmful for her

[Homeless Nutter]

Maybe she's asexual. Why do we have to attach so much importance to sexuality?

She may be frigid, or have other sexual dysfunction - sure. Also possible - she's gay and can't come to terms with her own sexuality, due to conservative upbringing and religious beliefs. Embracing abstinence does not solve the problem - only buries it.

Sexuality is a biological imperative. Our bodies's and minds' functions are heavily affected by sexual activity or lack thereof. You don't turn millions of years of evolution on a dime.

[Longhorn]

Whatever. As long as she keeps her profane hands off Satan, we're good

[GrandizerII]

Maybe she's asexual. Why do we have to attach so much importance to sexuality?

She may be frigid, or have other sexual dysfunction - sure. Also possible - she's gay and can't come to terms with her own sexuality, due to conservative upbringing and religious beliefs. Embracing abstinence does not solve the problem - only buries it.

Sexuality is a biological imperative. Our bodies's and minds' functions are heavily affected by sexual activity or lack thereof. You don't turn millions of years of evolution on a dime.

Asexuality is not a dysfunction. Unless you're a professional in psychology, you're not qualified to make these judgements about asexual people.