Divorce and re-marriage

Question 1

What is divorce?

Answer 1

• When a couple’s marriage breaks down, they likely seprate and then get a divorce after short period of separation

Question 2

Can you re-marry?

Answer 2

• If one of the partners want to remarry, they have to divorce first
• Marriage whilst married to another person is called bigamy, it is illegal

Question 3

How do Protestant view divorce and remarriage?

Answer 3

• Accepts divorce as UK law allows it
• Some vicars will agree to a service of prayer and dedication
• Discourages re-marriage ( but if re-marriage is allowed , it should be done in a non church)

Question 4

How do Non-Confirmists view divorce and re-marriage?

Answer 4

• Divorce is best avoided but recognise it may be necessary in some circumstances
• Re-marriage permitted if it is acceptable and the minister decides to allow it
• No minister can be force to conduct a remarriage against their will

Question 5

How do Catholics view divorce and re-marriage?

Answer 5

• Divorce is not accepted as marriage is a sacrament that is a permanent commitment
• If a Catholics marriage breaks down, potentially the marriage can be annulled ( This means the marriage was never valid )
  or the wife and husband seperate.
• The Church considers marriage a lifelong, sacred bond, and therefore, remarriage requires a declaration that the previous marriage was invalid in the eyes of the Catholic Church.