3 The Pharisees also came to Him, testing Him, and saying to Him, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for just any reason?”
Matthew 19:3 (New King James Version)
2006-08-03 11:59:50 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
First that is not a question.
Second are you one of those lamers that is tryingto interject bible verses all over or what?
and yes- a man can leave his wife in the usa for almost everything-- her vagina is too loose, her spending habits are bad, her health habits are bad, he has more fun having sex with others....
in the nation of islam-- all you have to do to get a divorce is say I divorce you three times.
don't be a bible beater freak on yahoo answers - it is annoying to the thinking population
2006-08-03 12:07:07 · answer #1 · answered by austinguurl 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The bible clearly states, that God is hating a divorce, but there is AN exception, Adultery. Matthew 19:9
2006-08-03 12:07:05 · answer #2 · answered by proofis26 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the law of the land. The law in many countries especially the states are hardly based on the teachings of Jesus anymore and more on the practical problems of society. I think its enough these days that you can divorce if it 'doesn't work out', no real justification needed.
2006-08-03 12:04:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
any reason for divorse lawful in the eyes of God... definitely no...
interestingly critizing a quick divorse was the way John the Baptist got in deep trouble and thrown in jail by Herod
But any reason...no..you cannot divorse someone because you fell out of love for example...
There is a controvery what Jesus refered to as what would be a lawful reason and people in good concience might disagree.
Jesus gave sexual imorality as one reason, but there is a ocntroversy where it applies to the Jewish customs of engagement but not marriage as it says josph was a righteous man and sought to divolrse mary but quietly when they were engaged because he thought for a while she committed imorality in getting proegnant
Pernament willful anandonment is often cited as a reason
Physical abuse is sometimes sited as well
2006-08-03 12:09:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We haven't been under the Pharisees' law for many a year. You need a valid reason, other than "I'm bored."
2006-08-03 12:03:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No Jim, he need a good reason. Anyone who divorces his wife for no reason at all and then remarries commits adultery.
2006-08-03 12:03:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to Jesus, no, it's not. But according to the law in California, yes it is. We have no fault divorce here.
2006-08-03 12:02:30 · answer #7 · answered by runningviolin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I counter with this:
"I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness, and marries another woman commits adultery."
Matt 19: 9
So, no, not for 'just any reason'.
2006-08-03 12:06:08 · answer #8 · answered by Kansas 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you can be united as one in church with God's blessing, but it takes a legal firm to get you out of it gracefully. Is that what you mean by lawfully?
2006-08-03 13:58:13 · answer #9 · answered by peppermint_paddy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he's got to have a legitimate legal reason (which can be anything from a 'disagreement' to spousal abuse) in the court. and it usually takes about a year. you have to be separated before your divorced
2006-08-03 12:05:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋