Unit 1- Lesson 6: Divorce

Question 1

What is the definition of divorce?

Answer 1

To legally end a marriage

Question 2

What is the definition of separation?

Answer 2

Deciding to live separately

Question 3

What is the definition of annulment?

Answer 3

A legal way to cancel a marriage in the Catholic Church

Question 4

What is the definition of remarriage?

Answer 4

A person who has been married before, marrying again

Question 5

Catholic views on divorce- do catholics accept divorce? If not use a quote they shows this.

Answer 5

Catholics do NOT accept divorce
‘What God has joined together, let no man separate’ Mark 10:9

Question 6

Catholic views on divorce- Why is remarriage not allowed in the catholic church?

Answer 6

This is because it is seen as adultery.

Question 7

Catholic views on divorce- Catholics will recognize and accept an annulment in what limited situations?

Answer 7

. If the couple never had sex
. If one member of the couple was forced into the marriage

Question 8

Catholic views on divorce- What is allowed if the couple cannot be given an annulment?

Answer 8

Catholics will accept separation instead however, this goes against gods plan for a family.

Question 9

Anglican views on divorce- Do they accept divorce or not?

Answer 9

Yes! However if the couple proceeds with the divorce they are discouraged from remarrying.

Question 10

Anglican views on divorce- What wedding must they have if they remarry?

Answer 10

They have to have a non-church wedding.

Question 11

Anglican views on divorce- What did the General synod rule in 2002?

Answer 11

’ there are exceptional circumstances in which a divorced person may be married in Church’

Question 12

Muslim views on divorce- Do Muslims accept divorce?

Answer 12

Yes but only as a last resort.

Question 13

Muslim views on divorce- If a couple is having difficulties then they should do what?

Answer 13

Reconcile (to repair a damaged relationship) with the help of a family member

Question 14

Muslim views on divorce- State a quote that explains explains when a women should divorce?

Answer 14

‘Wives either be kept on in an acceptable manner or released in a good way’

Question 15

Muslim views on divorce- If a couple do divorce, what are both of them encouraged to do?

Answer 15

They are encouraged to remarry as marriage is obligatory in Islam.

Question 16

Muslim views on divorce- What are some rules for when a couple divorce?

Answer 16

.When a women is menstruation/pregnant or just after child birth the couple can’t divorce

. If there are no 2 witnesses involved, no divorce may take place

.The couple has to wait 3 months in advance to ensure the women is not pregnant for divorce

. The husband has to give financial support to the women and his children

. the divorce has to be registered by shariah council and UK law.

Question 17

Humanist views on divorce- Do humanists accept divorce?

Answer 17

Humanists accept divorce as they believe we should do what makes us happy in life without harming others.

Question 18

Humanist views on divorce- Why do Humanists believe divorce should b e a last resort?

Answer 18

If children are involved, their life can be negatively impacted.

Question 19

Humanist views on divorce- If the quality of a couples life will improve if they get a divorce what will humanists do?

Answer 19

They will support the decision if the couple is sure.

Question 20

This religion does not accept divorce at all, so couples cannot get remarried in a place of worship- What religion is this?

Answer 20

Catholic

Question 21

Remarriage is encouraged after divorce- What religion is this?

Answer 21

Islam

Question 22

Divorced people who wish to marry may only have a civil ceremony- What religion is this?

Answer 22

Catholic

Question 23

Divorce is accepted, so remarriage is not an issue- What religion is this?

Answer 23

Islam

Question 24

it is up to the judgement of the religious leader whether to allow a remarriage- What religion is this?

Answer 24

Anglican

Question 25

some religious leaders may offer a blessing rather than a marriage- What religion is this?

Answer 25

Anglican