I do, you can't?

Question

Quickie divorces, no-fault divorces, 24-hour marriages, drive-thru ceremonies ... and not one single law proposed to ban these things.
Yes, let's please blame the gays for making a mockery out of something we're not even allowed to do!
I say, divorce (except the scriptual divorce of an unfaithful wife) is a mockery of marriage and divorce should be banned as it was in the past.
Once you're married, that's it -cleft to one flesh, til death do you part.
God sees divorce and adultery as abomination!

Answer 1

Bad idea, divorce is a modern necessity. Too many bad marriages based on sex appeal.

Answer 2

I agree to the point until the "divorce (except the scriptural divorce of an unfaithful wife) is a mockery of marriage and divorce should be banned as it was in the past."
I think everybody has a right to Happiness and if homosexuals want to get married they should be able to.

Answer 3

I agree with you. I would love to see people choose their spouses more carefullly. The only acception would be in abuse situations.

I would like to point out that it wasn't just the unfaithful wife in the scriptures... it was either unfaithful spouse although the local laws permitted polygamy and concubines.

BTW, nobody blamed gays for causing the situation... Homosexuality became more popularly public after the divorce rates began going up. Also, if you'll notice the time frame of all of feminism, divorce rates rising, women leaving the home, abortions becoming legal and the like came either very close together or obviously as a result of a former.

The law of Moses also stated an eye for an eye while Jesus stated turn the other cheek. He also wanted us to love our neighbors (including ex-spouses).

Answer 4

Divorce in today's society is very much needed. This is because people rush into marriages without thinking, which is why people shouldn't be allowed to marry on a whim if you ask me.

But sometimes families wind up broken and horrible when divorce doesn't come to play. An example would be of a mother and father constantly arguing and bickering and insulting each other when they grow to hate one another. This is obviously not good for the children.

Or when dad comes home drunk every night with lipstick on his collar and smelling of cheap perfume mixed with sex. What is the wife supposed to do? Suck it up and tell the children that Daddy will be okay? Not divorce him because God says not to?

People change. A happy couple can become a horrible marriage. Children can be scarred for life from hearing Daddy verbally abuse Mommy because she didn't wash the clothes like she said she would.

Children don't need to be exposed to such tragedies. It's much better if the mother tries to take the children away from their father if he is in such bad shape and support them herself. My mom supported me by herself and I turned out A-OK so far.

But even if two people are extremely committed to each other in the beginning, people change. Drugs, drinking, friends, work, these can all change a person.

Why would two people stay miserable together?

If both are unhappy, then that's their choice to leave. Whether it's become abusive or not. I see not point in staying with my partner if he or she has been unfaithful, abusive, alcoholic, drug-addict, or if we have just grown apart.

Answer 5

In July 2006, a congressman (Lincoln Davis) said in response to a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage "Marriage is for life, and this amendment needs to include that basic tenant. Therefore, Mr. Speaker, I think we should expand the scope of the amendment to outlaw divorce in this country. Going further Mr. Speaker, I believe in fidelity. Adultery is an evil that threatens the marriage and the heart of every marriage, which is commitment.

"How can we as a country allow adulterers to go unpunished and continue to make a mockery of marriage? Again by doing so, what lessons are we teaching our children about marriage? I certainly think that it shows we are not serious about protecting the institution and this is why I think the amendment should outlaw adultery and make it a felony. Additionally, Mr. Speaker, we must address spousal abuse and child abuse. Think of how many marriages end in a divorce or permanent separation because one spouse is abusive.

"And, Mr. Speaker, I personally think child abuse may be the most despicable act one can commit. This is why if we are truly serious about protecting marriage to the point we will amend the constitution, we should extend the punishment of abuse to prevent those who do such a hideous act from ever running for an elected position anywhere.

"We should also prevent those who commit adultery, or get a divorce, from running for office. Mr. Speaker, this House must lead by example. If we want those watching on CSPAN to actually believe we are serious about protecting marriage, then we should go after the other major threats to the institution. Not just the threat that homosexuals may some day be allowed to marry in a state other than Massachusetts. An elected official should certainly lead by example."

Since there were at least 29 divorced members of Congress at the time of his speech and no official data on how many members have committed adultery, same sex marriage continues to not be recognized because of the so-called "Defense of Marriage Act" of 1994 while congressional representatives ignore divorce and adultery and label same sex marriage as the one and only "threat" to heterosexual marriages.

Answer 6

I agree but I do not think that an unfaithful wife is the only thing that constitutes divorce. An unfaithful husband, an abusive spouse. A spouse that may not abuse but put the family in danger by doing things like selling drugs or laundering money, things that bring bad people around. People should really think it over before they jump into marriage, never let anyone push you!!! Take it from someone who knows!!

Answer 7

yes..I see your point. and I've stated as much in my replies to those who claim we are making a mockery of marriage. i mean, really...how could we harm the "institution of marriage" any more than they already have? the divorce rate, infidelity, domestic violence, child abuse, children born out of wedlock.... and we are the abomination? let's ask this question of Britney Spears, shall we? has she been to Vegas again any time recently?

Answer 8

Your point is a good one, but unfortunately buried beneath a mountain of ranting.

Divorce is a modern necessity, and although marriage has been totally stripped of its meaning in modern culture, the reprocutions of ill-legalizing divorce would be astronomical in a very bad way.

~Charles Murder

Answer 9

People used to get married at like, 15 and die in their thirties. Marriage was integral for survival in society before the modern era.

It isn't anymore. Industrial revolution.

I agree to disagree.

Dang, where did I put my crystalized ginger candy?

Answer 10

I mean, seriously. People on their 3rd or 4th husband or wife...

Apperently people are forgetting that little part of the marriage when the priest asks "Till DEATH do you part?"

you know? Anything involving death is pretty important to listen too, you'd think they would seriously think about it.

Answer 11

YES!!! I totally agree with you! but i think that divorce is only necessary when abuse is in the picture. even unfaithfulness can be overlooked and forgiven.

And see, not all gays go ******* everything they see- that's mainly a stereotype, u know?

lots of gay love,
Lil
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