Desde la perspectiva cristiana, el matrimonio “es una institución divinade primordial importancia que, de acuerdo con la Escritura, fue dada porDios mismo”. Es, además, un “compromiso [mutuo] de exclusividad yde permanencia”. Sin embargo, en muchas sociedades el matrimonio esconsiderado como una opción, dando cabida a la convivencia como unaalternativa razonable. El presente ensayo no se enfoca en la investigacióncientífica en sí, al contrario, evalúa la práctica de la convivencia y susefectos a la luz de las Escrituras

As christians, we believe that marriage “is a divine institution of prime importance, which, according to Scripture, was given for all humankind by God Himself.” In addition, is “a commitment to exclusivity and permanence.” However, in many societies marriage is looked upon as optional, with some considering cohabitation to be a reasonable alternative. The present essay does not focus upon scientific research per se, but rather evaluates the practice of cohabitation and its effects in the light of Scripture.

As christians, we believe that marriage “is a divine institution of prime importance, which, according to Scripture, was given for all humankind by God Himself.” In addition, is “a commitment to exclusivity and permanence.” However, in many societies marriage is looked upon as optional, with some considering cohabitation to be a reasonable alternative. The present essay does not focus upon scientific research per se, but rather evaluates the practice of cohabitation and its effects in the light of Scripture.