Divorce. . . .right or wrong?

Question

In my question about homosexuality I mentioned that I am divorced and remarried and in the Bible that too is a sin. It seems there are loop holes for divorce but not homosexuality. . .why is that? Is it because more Christians are divorced than gay. . so we have learned to accept what we need to . . .so that we are comfortable with our own sins?

Scuba Dude, that is my point, thank you. Why are the same people who are fighting against homosexuality not fighting against divorce as well. Why are the not pushing for a law to abolish divorce and not just keeping gays from getting married. . .

And, just for more info. I did not divorce because of adultery. . .but for abuse. I have sought my own path with my own beliefs and I am happily remarried and thankful for the choice I made and I am at peace in my heart with my God, but to some I am still on a path straight to hell because I remarried, shrug. I know my heart. And, I trust that God knows my heart and others hearts better than I and that it is best that I leave the judging in His hands.

Answer 1

Good question. First, how can Christians bash gay marriage, saying its against god, when the divorce rate among Christians is 58%???? Seems like they should be addressing their OWN problems first huh?

Answer 2

The Bible says God hates divorce. There is one way God accepts a divorce where subsequent remarriage is not an adulteress relationship: unfaithfulness. But, even in those circumstances, God would much prefer reconciliation to divorce. In cases of abuse or irreconcilable differences, then parting without remarriage seems the only course with the hope of reconciliation.
Marriage is not a sin. In fact, God brought the first man and woman together. Homosexuality, however, is clearly defined as a sin, as well as an abomination, before God. In God's eyes there is no such thing as a homosexual marriage; it is sin.
Marriage is a concept originated by God, and recognized by government. Marriage, defined and given by God is between a man and a woman, not a homosexual relationship. For government and society to accept such a practice is akin to the societies of Sodom and Gomorrah. It is sinful and an abomination before the Lord.
If you are already remarried and commited adultery, you have sinned regardless of your feelings. On the other hand, all sin, except blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, is forgiveable. We have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. These sins are forgiveable, if we humbly come before Him, admit them, and ask Him to forgive. Therefore, I do not believe you are going straight to hell. Christ already paid the price for your and my sins.

Answer 3

Divorce is wrong. Homosexuality is wrong. Both are sinful, both are spoken against in the Bible. Both can be forgiven.

Homosexuality and divorce are not comparable truly. Both are sins but they are of a different nature. Homosexuality is one of the four sins that "cry to heaven for vengeance." Divorce is a sin against a promise, it is the breaking of a vow that was made to God. It is very serious. Homosexuality is a sin against the very nature of our being. It is against the image of God within us.

All sin is not equal...there are some that are worse. Just as all good deeds are not equal...some are better then others. You cannot compare these two things as if they are on the same level. They are not.

Answer 4

Divorce is allowed ONLY if your mate was unfaithful (Matthew 19:8 "Jesus replied, "Moses permitted you to divorce your wives because your hearts were hard. But it was not this way from the beginning." (Matthew 19:9 ) "I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness, and marries another woman commits adultery."
.....if you been divorced for another reason and now remarried it is adultery....but if you have truly repented for it in you heart and you are saved...then you have been forgiven...
And it's true that there's as much divorced Christians as unsaved people....that's a shame....and I believe the reason is that people don't seek God or spiritual authority before making the 2nd most inportant decision in their lives..(1st would be salvation , of coarse) and then, they realize that the person they married to is not the ONE....

Well if you really want to know you will take your time reading this....(this probably will answer most of your q-ns)
http://www.bible.com/bibleanswers_result.php?id=151

Answer 5

The bible says in cases of adultery the other spouse is free to divorce and remarry. I think in cases of abuse its OK to divorce, but not remarry. To divorce and remarry for any other reason is a sin, nut not the unpardonable sin. You can be forgiven. Gay relationships are wrong according to the bible and Sodom and Gomorrah were destroyed because of it.

Answer 6

I saw a bumper sticker the other day that said "Nine out of ten Baptist divorcees agree that gay unions destroy the sanctity of marriage." I found it amusing.

But no, divorce is not always right...but it's not always wrong either. It's all about the situation. Christians are afraid of things that are unfamiliar to them, thus more eager to label them as "sins." Divorce is becoming increasingly acceptable to the church as more church-going folk are getting divorced...it's only a matter of time before more Christians open their minds up to homosexuality, too.

Answer 7

divorce and remarry are one time acts that can be forgiven and then you can lead the Christian life from that point on - you cannot change the past
staying in a homosexual relationship is a continuing sin - you can stop it if one wanted to but if you stay in that life style you are chosing to continue sining - being gay is not a sin - living the life style is.....

Answer 8

god say u only have one love sometimes u think u find them so u marry. but then u realize its not them. some ppl go there hole life with the wrong person or not seeing yr true love at all. life is different from when god really spoke to us accept our sins sometimes they r for the better.




ps. wanna hear something weird the nail polish I'm wearings called sinful its a gray mean looking color but it really haves a twinkle of happy in it.

Answer 9

Being remarried is not a sin if a partner divorce on the grounds of adultery, plus read Isaiah 1:18, if you ask him for forgiveness he will make your heart as white as snow. so what do you mean you can't be forgiven, quit trying to defend yourself and ask him to forgive you and repent. don't worry about others and their sins be concerned for yourself. as for a follow up read Luke 24;47-there is forgiveness of sins for all who turn to me. BE HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 10

[Loopholes] exist based on public opinion. Divorce is 'right' when two folk no longer feel love for each other. Being in any sort of forced relationship is unhealthy on every level of being. Otherwise, I do not believe we are born with sin, and if we do wrong, we simply acknowledge it, apologize where need be, learn from the experience, and move on to not make that same mistake again.

Answer 11

pretty much, in the bible their are all kinds of different sins going on that everyone basically turns their heads too, such as incest, prostitution, adultery and if it is a main character in the bible then it is not looked at as a sin. in my opinion the bible is a great story but that is all it is a story not a handbook to live your life by their are way too many contradictions in it