What Christian religion teaches that if a woman divorces her husband, she can not remarry unless he dies?

Question

I was watching Trading Spouses tonight, and one of the mothers stated, that she is a Christian, and her religion teaches, that she can not remarry unless her current husband dies, even if they get divorced. What religion is that? Or is it that for all Christians?

Answer 1

It should be for all people that call themselves Christians, but almost all Religions do not follow what the Bible and Jesus said, if they did there would be no one attending Church to put money in the basket or plate, etc. Below is what Jesus said about a divorce.

God, the Originator of marriage, designed it to be a permanent union. But is there any Scriptural reason for a person to divorce his or her mate, and one that would allow for the possibility of remarrying? Jesus addressed this matter by declaring: “I say to you that whoever divorces his wife, except on the ground of fornication, and marries another commits adultery.” (Matthew 19:9) Sexual infidelity by a mate is the only ground for a divorce that will allow the innocent mate to remarry, or the death of the husband or the wife.

In addition, the Bible’s words at 1 Corinthians 7:10-16, while encouraging marriage mates to stay together, allow for separation. Some, after trying very hard to preserve their marriage, feel they have no choice but to separate. What can be acceptable Scriptural grounds for such a step?

One is willful nonsupport. When getting married, a husband assumes the responsibility of providing for his wife and children. The man who willfully fails to provide the material necessities of life “has disowned the faith and is worse than a person without faith.” (1 Timothy 5:8) So separation is possible.

Another is extreme physical abuse. So then, if a mate physically abuses his wife, the victim may separate. (Galatians 5:19-21; Titus 1:7) “Anyone loving violence [God’s] soul certainly hates.” Psalm 11:5.

Another ground for separation is the absolute endangerment of a believer’s spirituality, one’s relationship with God. When a mate’s opposition, perhaps including physical restraint, has made it impossible to pursue true worship and has imperiled the believer’s spirituality, then some believers have found it necessary to separate. Matthew 22:37; Acts 5:27-32.

However, if divorce is pursued under such circumstances, one would not be free to enter a new marriage. According to the Bible, the only legitimate ground for divorce that permits remarriage is adultery or “fornication.” Matthew 5:32.

The Bible allows only one reason for getting a divorce that frees a person to remarry, and that is fornication (Greek, porneia, gross sexual immorality). If fornication is committed, then the innocent mate may decide whether to get a divorce or not. Matthew 5:32.

After telling the Pharisees that the Mosaic concession of divorcing their wives was not the arrangement that had prevailed “from the beginning,” Jesus said: “I say to you that whoever divorces his wife, except on the ground of fornication, and marries another commits adultery.” (Mt 19:8, 9)


Marriage involves two people with differing personalities learning to develop common interests and working together toward common goals. Marriage is a lifelong commitment, not a casual agreement that can be lightly abandoned. In many countries, divorce is not difficult to obtain, but in the eyes of a Christian, the marriage relationship is sacred. It is ended only for a very serious reason. (Matt. 19:9) Christian spouses can avail themselves of wise counsel from the Bible, support from fellow Christians, and a close, prayerful relationship with God. A successful marriage endures, and over the years, it brings happiness and contentment to husband and wife. More important, it brings honor to God, the Originator of marriage.

Questions like you have asked, is how you separate "false religion" from "true religion" any religion must follow what the Bible says, or it is not "true"

Answer 2

It's Christianity, as a whole. Although, some denominations are more lax on the rules than others.

The only Biblical reason for divorce & remarriage is adultry, and even then, it's better to try to forgive and continue to grow the marriage. God doesn't like separation - it grieves Him.

However, if a Christian is married to a non-believer, the non-believer is not so bound by God's rules. If that spouse chooses to leave the marriage, the Christian spouse is not required to stay. But, neither are they supposed to get married again.

God will forgive though. Divorce is not blasphemy.

Answer 3

It should be for all Christians, but only Christ's own Church, the Catholic Church, takes marriage seriously enough to follow the biblical teaching, "what God has joined together no man may separate". The State cannot unbaptize someone. The state cannot unordain a minister of the church. So by what bizarre logic should the state be able to "unmarry" two people who are sacramentally joined together for life by God? Nothing but death can dissolve a valid Christian marriage. Remember the solemn vows, taken before God and His Church? "Until death do us part". The Catholic Church takes these vows seriously, and lives by them. Divorce has no effect whatsoever on a valid Christian marriage. Therefore a divorced person obviously cannot marry, because he/she is still married in the eyes of God. God doesn't forget the vows we made just because we choose to do so.
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Answer 4

The Bible teaches that divorce is wrong in any case and that a man or woman may not remarry unless their spouse has died.

I recommend the article, "Divorce & Remarriage: A Position Paper" by John Piper. Click on the link listed under my sources to view it.

Answer 5

This is the law that was made since the foundation of the earth. Moses' only law that he put forth was that a man could right a letter a divorcment to his wife, but Jesus said that it was so since the begining.

Answer 6

Don't blame christians. We follow what the bible says. If you form ur own little religion that's ur business.

Answer 7

As far as I know....that goes for all Christian denominations.

If the wedding vows say: " 'Til death do us part" - well - that's what they mean.

Christian marriage is described by Jesus: "Two becoming one flesh".

Answer 8

Catholic.