classical_hero
In whom I trust
@Abaddon. But there was a lot less divorce back then.
If it was illegal to seperate and divorce your spouse, would you ever get married?
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LucyDuke
staring at the clock
Just because something isn't talked about doesn't mean it isn't happening.
Bad Player
Deity
With that statistic that 50% of marriages end in divorce (or whatever figure it is), remember to interpret it carefully! That figure includes 2nd and 3rd marriages which have much higher divorce rates. 5 second google (USA stats):
Various studies on US Divorce rate show significant differences when a comparison is made in 1st, 2nd and 3rd marriage, divorce rate in America.
* Divorce rate in America after first marriage is from 41% to 50%.
* US divorce rate after second marriage is from 60% to 67%
* After 3 marriages the US divorce rate is from 73% to 74%
LucyDuke
staring at the clock
It strikes me as perfectly logical that "serial spouses" would be much more willing to get a divorce.
I'd like to see the figures about gay marriages compared to old-fashioned marriages, in places where both are legal. I'd also like to see figures with other factors like religion and socioeconomic status taken into account.
Irish Caesar
Yellow Jacket
Probably not enough of a sample size to get anything meaningful from it; besides the fact that homosexual marriages in the United States have only been legal for three or four years, which is probably shorter than the average marriage ending in divorce anyway.
But yes, I would also like to see statistics on that, once they become a bit more meaningful.
LucyDuke
staring at the clock
That's why I didn't specify "in the US"... how many other places allow it? I feel like I remember a few places in Europe where it's been okayed for ages.
Irish Caesar
Yellow Jacket
Bad Player
Deity
I think it's divorce and remarriage (e.g. sermon on the mount). Hence separation would be allowed I assume.
Pasi Nurminen
Deity
Divorce is only allowed if it's for reasons of adultery - and even then, God will be pissed at you. He just won't count it as a sin.
Bad Player
Deity
Why would you think that God would be angry at you for having a divorce and remarriage if He said it's OK?
Bad Player
Deity
Yeah, I'm sure Jesus would prefer the two people to be miserable but remain married.
No I think, from my understanding of the Bible, that they can be separated but they can't get involved with anyone else, if that's of some comfort.
Narz
keeping it real
I plan never to marry anyway.
Pasi Nurminen
Deity
Why would you think that God would be angry at you for having a divorce and remarriage if He said it's OK?
Not my opinion, just what the Bible says. Take it for what you will.
the bible condems divorce unless its for adultry, and even then you are not supposed to remarry. Remember when you get married its for life, well if you get married by a minister, if you dont get married by a minister, well then god doesnt recognize it anyway
Bad Player
Deity
But it is your opinion because the Bible simply does not say that!
Bad Player
Deity
I think Jesus is saying that it is adultery if you get married and divorced and remarried for any other reason except for adultery (on the other person's part). 1, 2, 3, 4.
I don't know where you are getting this idea from but these passages seem to suggest that Paul the apostle thinks marriage is marriage regardless of whether a minister performed it or not: 1, 2.
Pasi Nurminen
Deity
Matthew 5:32 - But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced committeth adultery.
In plain English divorce for any reason other than adultery is committing adultery.
Bad Player
Deity
Yes Pasi I agree the Bible says that - I just don't agree that God would be angry if you divorced because your husband/wife committed adultery on you.
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