Fred,

I've opened the links now. I agree with the comments you've made in the other forum. You hit the same nerve that Molher hit.

Another factor in our society today that influences the age of those who enter marriage is the high divorce rate. This can make even the most willing applicant a bit more cautious. I married my beloved wife forty years ago when I was 20 and she was 19. This was common in those days and many of my friends also married before they reached 21. However today as Mohler points out the average age of those entering marriage for the first time has risen significantly.

I think the most important factor effecting this trend is that the worldly culture of our day is having a great influence on our Christian young people. Instead of the church influencing the culture it's the other way around. This speaks volumes about the weak voice of the church and lack of a biblical worldview when it deals with marriage and social issues.


Wes

When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of Glory died, my richest gain I count but loss and pour contempt on all my pride. - Isaac Watts