Morality And Relationships #4: Divorce

Question 1

Reasons for divorce (4)

Answer 1

1. Domestic abuse (emotional, physical)
2. Grow apart at various stages
   - eg. When children leave the nest
3. Infidelity: sex or falling in love with someone else

Question 2

Non religious viewpoint in divorce (4)

Answer 2

1. Utilitarianism: morally correct actions provides maximum happiness for maximum amount
2. Would support if led to greater overall happiness for parents and kids
3. Consider long term impacts, and if most were still happy
   - eg. Better individual development, better inter family relationships, better environment for children

Question 4

Should divorce have anything to do with religion? (8)

Answer 4

NO
1. Personal, based on individual circumstances
- unique situations means religious beliefs don’t reflect best interest
2. Divorce laws are fair for all as there is no religious input
- beliefs do not interfere with laws and rights
3. Separating the two may prevent abusive relationships
- religion should not condemn divorce if safety is at risk

YES
1. christian: permanent and exclusive, for life
- therefore the divorce of a Christian divorce is hypocritical
2. Marriage is a vow to god
- divorce would break this vow