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    when the church says thatyou are married til death do you part and it don't work out...are you supose to not marry again till one of you die

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    Depends on your faith and how much "FAITH" you have in it!

    I believe only the Catholics follow this. You could get your marriage annulled by the church if they agree to the reasons for the separation.  

    Question: "What are Biblical grounds for divorce?"


    Answer: When discussing what the Bible says about divorce, it is important to keep in mind the words of Malachi 2:16, “I hate divorce, says the Lord God.” Whatever grounds the Bible possibly gives for divorce, that does not mean God desires a divorce to occur in those instances. Rather than asking “is ______ a grounds for divorce,” often the question should be “is _______ grounds for forgiveness, restoration, and/or counseling?”


    The Bible gives two clear grounds for divorce: (1) sexual immorality (Matthew 5:32; 19:9) and (2) abandonment by an unbeliever (1 Corinthians 7:15). Even in these two instances, though, divorce is not required or even encouraged. The most that can be said is that sexual immorality and abandonment are grounds (an allowance) for divorce. Confession, forgiveness, reconciliation, and restoration are always the first steps. Divorce should only be viewed as a last resort.


    Are there any grounds for divorce beyond what the Bible explicitly says? Perhaps, but we do not presume upon the Word of God. It is very dangerous to go beyond what the Bible says (1 Corinthians 4:6). The most frequent additional grounds for divorce that people inquire about are spousal abuse (emotional or physical), child abuse (emotional, physical, or sexual), addiction to pornography, drug / alcohol use, crime / imprisonment, and mismanagement of finances (such as through a gambling addiction). None of these can be claimed to be explicit biblical grounds for a divorce.


    That does not necessarily mean, though, that none of them are grounds for divorce which God would approve of. For example, we cannot imagine that it would be God’s desire for a wife to remain with a husband who physically abuses her and/or their children. In such an instance, the wife should definitely separate herself and the children from the abusive husband. However, even in such a situation, a time of separation with the goal of repentance and restoration should be the ideal, not necessarily immediately beginning divorce proceedings. Please understand, by saying that the above are not biblical grounds for divorce, we are definitely not saying that a man/woman whose spouse is engaging in such activities should remain in the situation. If there is any risk to self or children, separation is a good and appropriate step.


    Another way to look at this issue is to differentiate between biblical grounds for divorce and biblical grounds for divorce and remarriage. Some interpret the two biblical grounds for divorce mentioned above as the only grounds for remarriage after a divorce, but allow for divorce with no remarriage in other instances. While this is a plausible interpretation, it seems to come too close to presuming upon the Word of God. For more information, please read the following two articles:
    http://www.gotquestions.org/divorce-remarriage.html
    http://www.gotquestions.org/divorced-remarry.html


    In summary, what are the biblical grounds for divorce? The answer is sexual immorality and abandonment. Are there additional grounds for divorce beyond these two? Possibly. Is divorce ever to be treated lightly or employed as the first recourse? Absolutely not. God is capable of changing and reforming any person. God is capable of healing and renewing any marriage. Divorce should only occur in instances of repeated and unrepentant heinous sin.


    Recommended Resource: Divorce and Remarriage: 4 Views edited By H. Wayne House.

    lambshank

    Wow, that's way long....
    daren1

    For me it is thank GOD for C&P..
    lambshank

    I'm still a "learner"but probably still wouldn't have the patience to search for something that involved
    Colleen

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    " It is very dangerous to go beyond what the Bible says"

    Why. Is this just another reason to send a soul to hell?

    So much hate and negativity in this religion. It boggles the mind.
    lambshank

    I don't think any formal religion necessarily makes you a good person,countless hours in my childhood spent on my knees in church,listening to a Latin service (something which meant zip to me)just caused frustration,the fear of God was the cane at school dealt out by the nuns Monday morning if I missed it

    No, I have been married a few times (slow learner/glutton for punishment) I am catholic,though I do not practice any religion, I don't believe it's up to the clergy or anyone else to dictate how you live or with whom you share your life, it's too short to spend being unhappy

    I think it is worse to "Wait" for your spouse to die so you can remarry, than to go against church rules. You only live once (my belief) so go ahead and be happy. If I hadn't remarried after my divorce, my life would be very empty.

    part ways

    No. It's like a Stop sign. Just a suggestion.



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