because it's clearly stated in the Bible that if you marry a divorced woman, you are committing an adultery.
why does it seem that there are many divorced "Christians" re-marrying?
2007-06-23 02:01:14 · 17 answers · asked by Perceptive 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
it was never said in the Bible that "unless he cheats on you"! who added that line?
2007-06-23 02:05:22 · update #1
no wonder so many "Christians" use the King James Version! it's because it suits what they want to believe. no wonder so many people don't take "Christians" seriously.
2007-06-23 02:12:36 · update #2
well catholics take the hardest aproach and won't allow divorce no matter what, though they may conceed in places such as abuse but no other
some other demoninations take a less strong line allowing it but it is frowned upon
2007-06-23 02:10:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Marriage is legal and binding. Adultery is a sin, but no sin of immorality is unpardonable.
Remember Jesus forgave an adulterous woman (5 husbands) and told her to go and sin no more. That was physical adultery. If you think on a woman/man you have committed adultery in your heart (your mind can control what the eye sees or what the hands touch). That is the spiritual adultery.
Divorce is contrary to God's ideal (Mark 10:4-9), but seemingly permitted if one is sexually unfaithful (Matt. 5:31-32) or if one deserts the other (1 Cor. 7:15). Jesus commanded married couples to work toward lifelong love and unity (Matt. 19:5-6).
According to Jesus, I a divorced woman, am free to remarry because of sexual unfaithfulness on the part of my partner, but I haven't as yet, and there are many of us out there.
Marriage is for keeps, and if I am so fortunate to be married again, my next partner will definitely be a Christian. I nor my ex were Christian at the time we married.
2007-06-23 02:36:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
God hates divorce, thus it is NOT something that a Christian seeks. As Scottish theologian, John Murray puts it, "Divorce is the breaking of a seal which has been engraven by the hand of God.". However there is an allowance when there has been clear evidence of physical adultery or purposeful desertion (physical). (Matthew 5:32, 1 Cor 7:15)
There is nothing in the Bible that suggests that a divorced person can not re-marry.
2007-06-23 02:05:52 · answer #3 · answered by Brian 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well, the church says no to it, im a catholic and I believe in annulment which means tis not a divorce but it states that the marriage never happened properly in the first place, this is only acceptable if one of the partners was forced into marriage, if they haven't had sex etc.
The process however takes a long time.
The church of England usually does say no to divorce but they do allow remarriages in the church, but you have to find a priest who would marry you and your aprtner because they are generally against it.
Because marriage is a sacrament where the two become one flesh thats why catholics especially see marriage as being so special.
Oh and also.
When one of the partner has died, the marriage dissolves and you can marry again.
2007-06-23 02:08:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Jesus said that God hates divorce, that God allowed Moses to relax the law somewhat, (so that there would be some order among the people) because of the hardness of men's hearts. Catholics get around things by declaring a previous marriage null, thus freeing the "injured" parties to remarry. I have to say... My husband divorced me after 31 years of marriage, and I have not remarried. I love Jesus too much, and He has helped me through the years since then, better than any human could help me. Jesus also told us to seek first the righteousness of God and His Kingdom, and all our needs would be provided. He is true to all His promises. I can vouch for that
2007-06-23 02:12:15 · answer #5 · answered by JOYCE M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The principle is what God has put together let no man put asunder. Also the couple has vowed to God to death do us part. Divorce is not an option for Christians. The only permissible ground for divorce because of the hardness of human heart is adultery. Christians divorced on permissible ground can remarry.
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2015-01-28 15:06:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats a tough one.
Most people-Christians included- really miss this one "big time". God hates divorce! With that said-this is where most Christians lose all reasoning. They get hung up on 1 verse, and ignore all the rest-like you have. Divorce " is not " sin! But rather it is "sin" that causes divorce. If you miss that you will be confused. The first mention of divorce is in Duet. 24:1. Marriage is assumed after divorce. But, God has a requirement for divorce. If you "have' to separate from your wife-"You must make it legal"!!!!! You cant just run your wife off or just kick her out--you "MUST" give her a "certificate of divorce"-in other words-make it ""legal"". That will allow both you and her to remarry lawfully.
Now in the New Testament we have a special situation. People "forget" that Jesus is talking to "JEWS" that are under the "LAW"-and not Christians or Gentiles. Add to that -there were two rabbinical teachings on divorce that were being followed. The liberal view ( rabbi Hillel) said you could divorce your wife for any reason, and the conservative view (rabbi Shammai) required a "valid" reason. Jesus took the conservative view (of course). Jesus pointed out that divorce was not God's original intent, but since man's heart was hardened (by sin), divorce would be allowed-but not abused. Paul even allowed divorce for desertion. And Paul encouraged re-marriage for those divorcees who lacked self control. Paul can not conflict with anything Jesus taught. Any perceived conflict on this issue is totally due to misinterpretation of scripture. When applying the Bible to today's issues we must 'rightly divide the word'. Or, you will get real confused-big time. Is the passage you are reading a 'command' that "you" must follow, or was it intended for some one else?
Now, is divorce wrong? -Not necessarily. Is a divorced person living in sin?- Not necessarily. Is it wrong to re-marry after divorce? -No.
Can you make it a sin-yes!
2007-06-23 02:46:28 · answer #9 · answered by Skip-Jack 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-04-13 04:24:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋