RELIGIOUS VIEWS ON DIVORCE AND RE-MARRIAGE

CATHOLIC ATTITUDES

• Catholic Church disallows divorce and re-marriage
• Death is the only valid reason
• It does allow legal separation if they struggle living together
• A civil divorce is invalid in the eyes of God
• Ending of marriage is allow under law but not the church

WHY DO THEY THINK THIS?

• Jesus taught that divorce is wrong
• Marriage creates a covenant with God, it can't be broken
• Re-marriage is seen as bigamy or adultery which are both serious sins
• Catholic Churches do allow annulments

NON-CATHOLIC ATTITUDES

• Most think divorce is wrong but it is allowed if the marriage has broken down
• Normally required to talk to a minister if a re-marriage is wanted
• Asked to show repentance for failure and the re-marriage will be for life

WHY DO THEY THINK THIS?

• Jesus allowed divorce for adultery
• In certain situations divorce is considered the lesser of two evils
• Allowed forgiveness and a new chance if they repent for their sins
• Better a divorce than live a life of hatred

ISLAM ATTITUDES

• Some muslims belive that marriage should be for life
• Divorce should be allowed if marriage doesn't work
• Divorce is the most hated of lawful things
• Most marriages are arranged by families
• Ending the marriage could result in family feuds

WHY?

• Muslims await judgement day
• Harming your child during divorce threatens paradise
• Qur'an teaches that they should try everything to rescue the marriage
• Divorce must be permitted for Muslims before it can take place
• "The most detestable of lawful things near Allah is divorce

IS IT OKAY FOR RELIGIOUS PEOPLE TO GET DIVORCED AND REMARRIED?

• We personally think it is the choice of the person, not the church
• The majority view sees divorce and re-marriage as a sin
• Both religions have reasons for and against
• Depending on the situation, yes it is okay

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