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In recent years in Poland the number of marriages has decreased while the number of divorces has increased and is not all time high. The issue of marriage is very complex even more in todays world, when there are alternatives to it. I believe that marriage is not a dead institution although in recent years its importance has been greatly reduced.
Marriage is very closely related to religion so in countries with a strong position of church marriage is a very important institution. According to the Catholic Church marriage is a sacred institution between a man and a woman that should serve as a basis for a modern society. The Church is against  the practice of couples living together without marriage, because it considers it a sin. In addition the Catholic Church is generally against divorces, except in very special circumstances. Taking into consideration the above arguments it can be said that marriage is certainly not a dead institution for religious people. 
Aside from the religion the institution of marriage has received a very special status in every Western state. For example, in Poland married people receive some tax incentives the right to act as a representative for a spouse in various types of legal proceedings and the right to inheritance. 
In addition to the above marriage continues to be considered as a part of life for people who are in love. It is both a formal and informal commitment to another a loved person. Although in recent years more couples are living together without marriage, many of them consider marriage a very important institution, but they only postpone their decision. There are also those who believe that the institution of marriage is not important and what really counts is inside their hearts. For instance in France a growing number of children (1 out of 3) are born  outside marriages, even thought heir parents are living together. 
Taking all points into consideration it can be concluded that marriage is not a dead institution. It is true that the number of marriages has in recent times fell, but this institution is still very important to most people. 


