Could the high rate of divorce amongst Christians have to do with that they aren't sexually attracted?

Question

...to their partner?

From their twisted responses and seeming confusion on what is 'romantic love' and what 'lust' and sexual desire is, it is no wonder they have the highest divorce and remarriage rate than anyone else.

Answer 1

Actually, Christians do not have a higher divorce rate than anyone else. Quit making up imaginary statistics.

Answer 2

Was it you I resonded to?

Are you saying you should not lust after your spouse? Because I said you should, it makes the relationship exciting, and that God gave us that instinctual desire. Both 'romantic love' and 'lust' can go hand in hand, do you disagree. Additionally, I haven't seen the statistics that state 'Christians' have a higher divorce rate than non-Christians, or 'anyone else', but I would be curious to see them if you could give us a link. I'm Mormon, and I do know that the divorce rate amongst Mormons is lower then the national average, but that doesn't mean they're even close to perfect. Marriage is always tough, but sexual attraction sure goes a long way to making things a little smoother (I'm starting to hear that funky seventies music in the back of my head, I'd better get home).

We should try not to stereotype anyway, and respect everyone, regardless of religion. It is not our position to judge. Have a great night!!!

Answer 3

I'm not sure if whether being Christian has anything to do with it, but devout Christians in general have a very negative view of sex and think that it isn't something that should be done outside of marriage. They think it is only supposed to be something that is done to produce children. This could stem from the fact sexual activity spreads a lot of disease and devout Christians think that lust is likened to smoking pot or drinking hard liquor (deviant behavior)

I think the biggest problem is, here in the U.S.A. anyways, is that people tend to get married for the wrong reasons and don't like it if children come into the picture or if the dynamics of a person in a relationship change in other ways.

Answer 4

THis is very interesting i suppose Christians have high divorce rate because well Christians are human.
Humans aren't perfect. I am a Christian and the last time I checked I was a human being. I must say I find it interesting that people look up to Christians as being perfect. It is like as soon as someone finds out you are a Christian you are automatically no longer human and no longer allowed to make a mistake less u be judged.

All i know is that human beings are the only living things i can see who have managed to be so precious and yet so foolish.

I'm only 18 so I have never been married but I know that I live day by day doing the best I can how about u?

Love
mmk92

Answer 5

The reason for a high rate of divorce among Christians is that many who claim the title either aren't at all, or are carnal in their Christianity.

Much of the problem is attributed to the lack of true expository Bible preaching, and a low view of Scripture. People think they can pick and choose what parts to believe.

I have actually heard that people say it is "God's will" for them to leave their spouse, which is a complete falsehood. God hates divorce (Malachi 2:6, Cf. Matthew 5:32), and would never lead a person to do something against His Word.

There are two exceptions: Adultery, and an unbelieving spouse who leaves a believing spouse.

Answer 6

Where did you get your stat? I imagine you are just being nasty against Christians. How could we not know about romantic love, we worship the author of Love, you know the guy who created it. You jump in the sack with anybody you lust for at the moment. We form deeper more intimate relationship, the kind women really need. Don't knock what you haven't had and probably never will because you settle cheap.

Answer 7

It isn't surprising that people who hurry to get married so they can finally (admit that they) have sex, and those who focus more on their religion than their marriage, would have a high divorce rate. I wonder what they thought "for better or for worse", "forsaking all others" and "till death do us part" meant when they made that (obviously empty) promise. Perhaps God just made a lot of huge mistakes when he "hath joined together" the millions of divorced Christian couples.

Statistics show that Christians have a significantly higher divorce rate than any other group. Ironic how so many homophobes think GAY couples are going to damage and make a mockery of 'traditional marriage'!

Answer 8

Could be, but I think Christians are just as quick to pick the wrong mate as anyone else. Main thing to remember is marriage is an equal partnership, not a dictatorship. Two people working for the common good whether Christian or non Christian.

Answer 9

Divorce is just too easy these days, no one tries to work at their marriage any more, no one realises that people change over the years and everyone seems to expect that initial spark to continue without any help from them. As to this being mainly one religious group I really couldn't say if this is a contributing factor, I've never really looked into it.

Answer 10

Christians divorce only when adultery is involved (and they are allowed to remarry) otherwise they solve out....there are other reasons where either party cannot remarry...abuse that endangers the life of the other, neglect of family/responsibilities (willfull nonsupport).

If they divorce other than these reasons....like you said lack of attraction, perhaps lack of spark, or just the feeling died...theyre not really Christian....

Answer 11

Interesting how you have lopped the attitudes of over 1 billion people into a single paragraph based on a few postings on Yahoo.