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Unholy Matrimony - Dowry, An Evil Practice

Most of us pay lip service to condemn dowry as a contemporary social evil, however, this ancient Indian custom continues to destroy families in our present age as well. Before bringing up this issue to the whole world, I believe that this must first be addressed to the professed people of God who are called to be the light of the world (Matt. 5:14). It is for Christians to confront this issue and explore fully to know whether dowry is acceptable or despicable . Let us reason, examine and find out - Is demanding dowry a perverted practice? Do we have any biblical proofs in order to come to this conclusion? Is requiring dowry in marriage unbiblical , or to say further, an anti-biblical practice ? This message might be offensive and discomforting to many money-loving readers. However, the fact remains – truth is bitter but makes our lives better . Therefore, I encourage you to read this message with an open mind and a humble attitude. What is Dowry? Dowry is a kind of gift given by the br