Marriage, sanctified or profane, is an idea whose time has gone. No more need to extend the branches on any family tree, nor maintain racial or cultural integrity in any but societies of bigots and bullies. The melting pot reigns supreme. No need to outlaw or enforce laws against adultery. No need to insure the welfare of any future generation. No need to enforce marital contracts- a brave, new world. In our material world there is contract law, statute law, natural law and divine law. Common .