You read my mind by posting this topic, Chavak. A good portion of the discussion was interrupted by bad phone connections coming from his end. Part of the program he was lamenting the fact that a female caller was not interested in the wedding ritual. I felt he went off on a bit of tirade and even referred to such disinterest as wooden. Really? Although he says he speaks in general terms his reaction, to me, is that of chasing down dissent to change minds. I think he struggles believing a woman that chooses a career over marriage could possibly be happier for it. I just don't agree. Women vary as much in temperament as men, and not all are cut out for marriage.
I never got much out of the ritual of communion or confession while attending Mass, but as a child complied. I do think there are traditions that help contribute to happiness, especially if it is an enjoyable event filled with meaning such as Thanksgiving.
A secular caller, teacher, did say he had a ritual of celebrating Thor's Day, on Thursday, and each day had something special that the kids loved and looked forward too.
I never got much out of the ritual of communion or confession while attending Mass, but as a child complied. I do think there are traditions that help contribute to happiness, especially if it is an enjoyable event filled with meaning such as Thanksgiving.
A secular caller, teacher, did say he had a ritual of celebrating Thor's Day, on Thursday, and each day had something special that the kids loved and looked forward too.