Divorce Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
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Divorce meaning
A
The legal dissolution of a marriage by a court
2
Q
Reasons for divorce
A
- arguements
- adultery
- domestic violence
- alcohol or drug abuse
- loss of job
- money problems
- depression
- Homosexuality
- infertility
3
Q
Grounds for a divorce
A
- Adultery
- behaviour
- desertion for 2 years
- separation and consent - lived apart 2+yrs and both parties consent to divorce
- five year seperation
4
Q
Impact on husband/wife
A
- emotionally hurt
- financial problems
- might have to move out of family home and away from kids
- court cases can be expensive and stressful
- party invites - awkward
- grandparent relationship - may want to see the children
5
Q
Impact on ppl in church
A
- church events may be awkward
- may split friend groups
- ppl must be understanding and not judge
6
Q
Impact on children
A
- moving between parents
- step parents
- guilt - think its their fault - could lead to health problems eg weight gain
7
Q
Impact on friends
A
- party invites - awkward
- choosing one divorcee
8
Q
Divorce has become too normalised 🤓☝️
A
- people have a more laid back attitude towards it
- many regard it as an inevitable
9
Q
Matthew 19:6
A
“What God has joined together, let no one separate”
10
Q
Malachi 2:16
A
“For i hate divorce”
11
Q
1 Corinthians 7:15
A
“If the unbelieving spouse walks out, youv’ve got to let him or her go”
