Criminally and civilly
2006-12-19 07:23:25 · 18 answers · asked by Red Winged Bandit 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
So, this is the problem. I see. Yes, no? And I assume this also includes spiritual adultry? Can't we all get along?
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2006-12-19 09:31:52 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I disagree. It is an internal moral subject in a marriage, and shouldn't be regulated by laws. Part of the reason for the popularity of no-fault divorce laws is that adultery used to be grounds for divorce, and provided financial gain for the injured party. All reasons/points/circumstances were not necessarily explored, it was simply that adultery was bad, no excuses or circumstances applied. This isn't always the case. Someone could abandon their spouse for years, have sought no divorce, and then come back and sue their spouse for getting on with her life and gain financially from it. That's just one example. I think it's a bad idea in general. My husband? He wouldn't live long enough to be held accountable (yes, I'm joking lol).
2006-12-19 07:34:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Civilly but not criminally.
Our society used to be harder on adulterers... now it's just another accepted 'thing' resulting in devaluing the marriage oath even more.
I think if someone committed adultery, they automatically forfeit EVERYTHING in divorce court.
2006-12-19 07:38:35 · answer #3 · answered by BeachBum 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Many believe that at least ultimately they are.
We are all accountable for our actions. We are not always held to account tho'. And for most of us, that is good.
in divorce proceedings spouses are usually held accountable for provable adultry. it is hard to prove, however and therefore seldom granted on those grounds.
She WE hold others accountable for commiting adulktry on us. Well we can by leaving them etc, but it is not our right to take any punishment into our own hands, ever.
2006-12-19 07:34:48 · answer #4 · answered by rumbler_12 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about criminally. But it IS against civil law. Just look at any divorce. And it isn't just the bible, it is the LAW. And it does affect society...women go on welfare because of the monetary strain, children are affected, etc...because of the impending divorce.
EDIT: Marriages are PUBLIC..So yeah, do what you want in your own house, just don't get married.
2006-12-19 07:27:42 · answer #5 · answered by hichefheidi 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about criminally, but they should be held accountable civilly. However, I do not know how to practically do it.
2006-12-19 07:27:14 · answer #6 · answered by paloma 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Accountable to who? Next someone else will be wanting to hold you accountable something they think is wrong. A pretty good standard is "judge not lest ye be judged".
2006-12-19 07:47:32 · answer #7 · answered by edubya 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Disagree.
Adultery does not impede anyone's rights thus it is not criminal. (though there are several victimless crimes)
Adulterers are held accountable in civil court...divorce court.
2006-12-19 07:39:57 · answer #8 · answered by mymadsky 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Civil Actions, yes . Criminally, unfortunately, no . Can you even begin to imagine all the cases, DNA, and testimony that would further clog our judicial system ?!?!?
2006-12-19 07:32:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Strongly disagree.
Adultery is considered wrong by some because the Bible says so. A crime, by definition, is something that harms society. How does adultery a crime against society? It is a misdeed by one individual against another.
2006-12-19 07:26:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋