Page 103 - The Religion Of The Ignorant

Harun Yahya - Adnan Oktar

Next the families begin to meet. This is a kind of shopping trip.
The girl's family calculate what they will receive in return for her—
if this not directly in the form of money, it may take the form of pres-
tige, a house or furniture.
Once the decision has been taken, preparations for the wedding
begin. Presents are purchased for the girl. The engagement is organ-
ized by her family, who expect a magnificent wedding in return. It's
decided in advance how much money each side will spend. A full
division of costs is worked out. It is decided which side will pay for
what, right down to the drinks. Even if the family's financial situa-
tion is not strong enough to meet all its expenses, the family will
borrow or sell something in order to discharge its obligation. It is
very important at this time not to lose face in front of the others, or
to give the impression that either one has no money.
Those close to the two sides keenly await the wedding, when
they will be able to eat and drink for free. On the other hand, they
also face the problem of buying presents for the bride and groom.
How can they get away with the cheapest gift? Those who have
something to gain from the couple buy the most expensive gifts, and
behave like close family friends.
When one looks at Ignorantist wedding ceremonies, one can
observe concern for the deceptive baubles of this world and the sick-
ness of seeking approval of others at the very highest levels. The
main objective in staging ostentatious engagement and wedding
parties is to put on a show for others. For example, all the neighbors
are invited to the opening of the wedding trousseau. The guests
then stage exaggerated reactions of how much they like everything.
But when they return to their own homes, they generally talk about
how poor and useless the objects actually were.

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