Divorce And Remarriage Flashcards
What are the reasons for divorce?
- lack of communication
- addiction
- adultery
- illness of disability
- immaturity
- work and money pressures
- domestic violence
- inability to have children
- people changing and growing apart
What is the Christian view on divorce?
- Some Christians believe that the sanctity of the marriage vows means they must be kept no matter what.
- Other Christians believe that sometimes divorce is the lesser of two evils and should be allowed for compassionate reasons.
What is the Catholic view on divorce and remarriage?
The Catholic Church teaches that marriage is a sacrament that is permanent, lifelong and cannot be dissolved by civil divorce, Catholics can separate but not remarry while their partner is still alive.
What do Protestant Churches teach about divorce and remarriage?
Accept civil divorce and allow remarriage in church under certain conditions, Divorced Anglicans can remarry in church with the bishop’s permission.
Why do some Christians agree with remarriage and divorce?
Think the Church should reflect God’s forgiveness and allow couples a second chance for happiness.
What did Jesus teach about divorce and remarriage?
That anyone who divorced and remarried was committing adultery (Mark 10:11-12)
In contrast to Jesus’ teaching about divorce what does it say in Matthew 5:32?
‘If a man divorces his wife for any cause other than unchastity (unfaithfulness) he involves her in adultery.’
What is the Buddhist teaching on divorce and remarriage?
There is no teaching that states divorce or remarriage are wrong.
What do Buddhist societies tend to believe about remarriage and divorce?
Tend to disapprove of divorce, which is seen as a last resort.
This means couples put more effort into mending their relationships when it goes wrong.
Why might Buddhists agree with divorce?
Clinging to an attachment that produces suffering, goes against the Buddha’s teaching.
See remarriage as an opportunity to commit to a new relationship that increases happiness.
