Christianity Today
Marriage is on the decline, at least in the United States, but whether you see that as a crisis or an opportunity depends on how you frame ideal life and community. As two recent books show, it’s possible for Christians to reach very different conclusions about the current state of relationships. That’s a good thing.
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What The King Midas Myth Teaches About Happy Marriages
W. Bradford Wilcox, UVA sociology instructor, states that many people suffer from a “Midas mindset:” the idea that careers, education, money or other pursuits are more important than marriage and family life.
For Kids, Marriage Still Matters
The science could not be clearer: On average, the children of married parents are more likely to experience happier, healthier and more successful lives.
U. Va. Sociologist, Deseret News Contributor Tells BYU Students Marriage And Families Are The Ultimate Source Of Happiness
1 in 3 adults will never marry — and Brad Wilcox says the decrease in overall happiness correlates with declining number of marriages.
