Reply To: Marriage

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I agree, but just to build on what fabie said, it is clear that the Torah considers marriage to have a purpose. The Torah says ??? ???? ??????? ????? ??? ?????? ????? ?????? ??????? ???????????? ??????? ???????? ?????. Why should it be that way? Why shouldn’t man just mate with a woman like an animal and have children and then move on with his life? Regardless of whether or not it is a mitzva, I think everyone will agree that the Torah seems to advocate the institution of marriage, so it is fair to ask why.