most mormons i know have never been divorced
is it because from the time they were born they were taught structure and the importance of family since they were young.
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2007-03-13 15:28:20 · 13 answers · asked by gabriel p 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
When we get married in the temple, we are married for "time and all eternity" as opposed to "until death do you part." We take marriage very seriously, as we believe that familes are eternal and can be together forever, in this life and the next. The sealing ceremony that takes place in the temple is very sacred seals you to your spouse, making them your eternal companion. It is not a quick or casual thing. Some members have gotten a temple divorce, but inly in serious cases.
To answer Kenz K, that staement is completely false. Everyone, regardless of race, is made equal in the eyes of God, and we strongly believe that. Do not let anyone else tell you otherwise.
2007-03-14 12:36:19 · answer #1 · answered by cdaae663 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I really don't think that it's "so much lower than non Mormons". I'm sure we all know a few LDS couples who have been married and divorce, I know I do. LDS couples may be more reluctant to get divorced because most have been married and sealed in the temple. They are most likely very active at their Ward. There is also the stigma that comes from being divorced. I'm sure that's even harder to deal with being LDS.
Then there's the dealing with the local Priesthood leaders. If an LDS couple gets divorced they run the risk of one or both of them getting excommunicated from the church. With that goes all the "privileges" of being an active church member.
2007-03-14 05:57:41 · answer #2 · answered by MistyAnn 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Mormons believe that marriage can be for not only time (this mortal life) but for eternity as well. With eternity as your goal, marriage becomes not just a temporary institution, but something you have forever. In such a commitment, Mormons make sure that they have the best possible companion choice before getting married. And in additionally, and more importantly, they tend to be committed to the relationship for a long time.
2007-03-15 04:05:31 · answer #3 · answered by Kerry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Active, practicing Mormons who have been married in a Mormon temple have the lowest divorce rate. Non-practicing Mormons, or Mormon who choose not to be married in the temple, have a divorce rate about the same as the rest of the country.
2016-03-28 22:26:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know where you get your info from, sounds to me like you need a but more research
Mormons are about in the middle.
Variation in divorce rates among Christian faith groups:
Non-denominational (small conservative groups; independents) 34%
Baptists 29%
Mainline Protestants 25%
Mormons 24%
Catholics 21%
Lutherans 21%
Variation in divorce rates by religion:
Jews 30%
Born-again Christians 27%
Other Christians 24%
Atheists, Agnostics 21%
2007-03-13 15:51:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
I think partly it is because of what we are taught and believe, yes. I have a friend that went through A LOT in her marriage and she said to me once that they probably would have been divorced if they did not have a temple marriage and if they had not been committed to those covenants. Their marriage has gotten better and I know it is because of their faith.
I think a big part of it is knowing our Heavenly Father's plan and what we have the potential to become... we realize how important family is and especially marriage.
That said, I know people who are not LDS who have great marriages and LDS who have awful marriage. Being LDS isn't going to guarantee anything, but I really believe it helps.
2007-03-14 06:17:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
LDS know more about the importance of marriage than anybody on the planet. We are special. Non-LDS don't have a clue as to what makes a marriage important. If they were smart they would join the LDS church and they would be special too.
2007-03-15 07:18:44 · answer #7 · answered by prozacgirl2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I'm sure it is something to do with that.
I see young Mormon men going around talking to people and getting an understanding of life. This would also contribute to that fact. I have not yet met a rude or uncaring Mormon. That also would have something to do with it.
2007-03-13 15:35:03 · answer #8 · answered by michaeljripley 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think as a whole they adhere more closely to their morals and values that thei families taught them. And there is a huge stigma in their church if they get a divorce. Its like a bid scarlet letter D...
2007-03-13 15:32:07 · answer #9 · answered by Together 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Last night on Larry King Live, his guest said that one of the mormons statements ( amended now I am sure ) was, that if you were black you can only enter heaven as a slave... Why is that? Explain why please?
2007-03-13 15:32:59 · answer #10 · answered by Kenz K 2 · 4⤊ 2⤋