Tesco, a step too far?

Originally Posted by Bifta

My comment came across as a bit flippant which wasn't my intention. The reason I ask is that I was married (years ago) in a registry office, and plan to have a church wedding next year now my partner and I have been together over 5 years, a couple of people told me the priest wouldn't mind too much as the marriage wasn't somethinged or other under god and as far as the church was concerned, I wasn't actually married (in a religious sense).

It's OK, I didn't think you were benig flippant I think the Priest is taking a sensible approach with your request. I'm all for ensuring there is a clear distinction between civil marriage and Christian marriage.