هل يمكن لشماس معمداني أن يعقد قران زوجين؟ نعم، إذا كان قانون الولاية يسمح بذلك

Yes, if his church allows it and the law of the state where the wedding takes place recognizes him. In the United States each state decides who may legally conduct a marriage, and states generally authorize ministers. Baptist churches govern themselves, so each congregation decides whether its deacons may lead a wedding. Who decides whether a deacon can officiate at a wedding? The state does. A wedding is a religious ceremony for many couples, but the marriage license is a…