When one partner starts making decisions based on irrational superstition and the other bases them on logic and reality, it's bound to cause problems, no?
2007-11-26 07:55:09 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I would guess that religion is the cause of divorce in 1 out of 10,000 cases. The biggest cause of divorce is people drift apart, violence, cheating, arguing, and finally not being able to communicate with each other. I know in my 37 years of marriage religion has never been an issue and when we argue and we do sometimes, about halfway into the argument we decide that this is a stupid thing to be worried about and that is that.
2007-11-26 08:01:58 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a Christian attorney having processed many divorces, not the most pleasant practice, I can state that differences in religious belief is certainly a factor but not the major one in the divorces I have witnessed.
Infidelity is a major factor. Financial trouble is a major factor. Substance abuse is a major factor. Life philosophy is a contributing factor. Anger management is a contributing factor.
If you look at all the above factors, you realize that good communication between the spouses and a committment to the success of the marriage is what is lacking and what would cure most of the above problems. If the two parties truly cared about each other and shared their concerns, hopes and asperations, they could work together as the team they were intended to be to overcome the obstacles that get in the way of the marriage. If you truly cared about each other, you would not be cheating on each other. You would talk to each other about financial troubles and your common goals.
I have seen successful marriages between differing faiths. When the parties love each other and communicate about their beliefs, they find ways to compromise and work around it. If they are unwilling to work it out, then it becomes a stumbling block.
Substance abuse and anger management often go together. People with little self control can get angry over just about any perceived difference.
So to answer your question, no, religion is not a primary cause of divorce.
2007-11-26 08:13:28 · answer #2 · answered by rac 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Divorce is never a simple one sided thing. It certainly isnt based on what you term superstitions. Can you atheists ever think of anything that believers do as being merely human and not the result of their religion? Give it a try.
2007-11-26 07:59:53 · answer #3 · answered by phlada64 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Religious conflicts are one of the primary grounds for divorces. It makes sense to talk about all that before one marries, though sometimes people can adopt new religions after the marriage. I think if people really talk through the issue they may be able to work it out and avoid divorce.
2007-11-26 08:03:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The problem is not religion, but communication. If a couple have not discussed such hot topic issues as finances, politics, and religion, and found a common ground with which they can both agree upon, then it is almost guaranteed they will divorce.
2007-11-26 08:10:32 · answer #5 · answered by tabasco_756 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Isn't the desire for pleasure the primary cause for marriage?
Isn't the desire for pleasure the primary cause for divorce?
Open your eyes. Religion is just an excuse like any other. Replace it with money, love, trust, blah, blah, blah.
You can make an excuse out of anything if it will bring you closer to new and exciting pleasure.
2007-11-26 08:03:05 · answer #6 · answered by @@@@@@@@ 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I disagree completely...Most marriages are improved by one of the spouses becoming Christan. And for the record,,,Christians are logical and base decisions on reality...The reality is,,,if you don't recognize that God exists then you are fool according to the bible and will go to Hell...how logical is it to ignore that? Shouldn't you find out if it is true or not? Are you so sure of yourself that you would stake your eternal life on it?
2007-11-26 08:07:58 · answer #7 · answered by dreamdress2 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No
That four marks distinguish Christ's kingdom of heaven on earth. They are made known in the Creed—"I believe in the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church."
One in:
Faith
Belief
Worship
Government
Holy In:
Origin, Christ.
Objective, redemption.
Means, sacraments.
Sanctity of faithful.
Catholic :
Teaches all nations.
During all time.
All Christ taught.
Peoples of all nationalities obedient to one universal authority in faith and morals.
Apostolic :
Founded upon apostles.
Teaches what apostles Apostolic taught.
Continuous existence from time of the apostles.
"The enemies of the Church themselves die and disappear, but the Church itself lives on, and preaches the power of God to ever succeeding generations" (St. Augustine).
Peace Be With You
2007-11-27 07:10:21 · answer #8 · answered by cashelmara 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any type of moral compass change can spark a fire storm in a marriage. I guess someone who becomes an Atheiest could cause a divorce. That is what you meant wasn't it?
2007-11-26 08:05:35 · answer #9 · answered by Proverbs twenty7 7teen 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Marriage is the primary cause of divorce.
2007-11-26 07:58:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋