Divorce

Question 1

Annulment

Answer 1

The cancellation of a marriage; A Catholic Church ruling that a marriage was never valid.

Question 2

Divorce

Answer 2

Legal ending of a marriage.

Question 3

Separation

Answer 3

When spouses in a marriage stop living together without getting divorced.

Question 4

Remarriage

Answer 4

Marriage for a second time, after divorce ending an earlier marriage.

Question 5

Lesser of two evils

Answer 5

When making a choice between two difficult or ‘wrong’ consequences, this means to choose the ‘least bad’ option (for example, ending a marriage contract in order to protect family members or avoid long-term suffering).

Question 6

Compassion

Answer 6

Sympathy and concern for the suffering of others.

Question 7

What did Jesus teach about divorce and adultery?

Answer 7

Jesus answered his disciples; “Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her. And if she divorces her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery.” From the Gospel of Mark.

Question 8

Why do some Christians believe divorce is acceptable?

Answer 8

Jesus said “I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness, and marries another woman commits adultery.” From the Gospel of Matthew.