A co-worker of mine who was divorced and re-married with three kids just mentioned to another co-worker that she would be happy if her three daughters never married and just had kids. She said they may never marry, and she does not believe they need a man in their life. Oh boy!
As a background, this co-worker is Italian and a lapsed Catholic. Probably has not practised since she was a child. Naturally, one cannot imagine all the implications of these actions.
If she married the second time without an annulment or dispensation, these children would be bastards (literally!). Not to mention, they would not be able to be baptised, nor receive the sacraments. I believe neither she, nor her husband would be able to receive the sacraments either.
Of course, I don't think this matters to her. She has been quite anti-Catholic in her sentiments even though she claims she is a "nice" person. I don't wish to place judgement upon her, but her words and actions definitely express a defiance to all that is Catholic.
This latest thought of hers is even more absurd to my ears (or anyone with sufficient reason). Having children outside of wedlock is not only illegal (and wrong), it sets up those children for failure in life.
