Divorce

Question 1

Christian Beliefs FOR

Answer 1

• people can make mistakes
• God is ready to forgive sins
• divorced people can sometimes remarry in Church
• Jesus allowed divorce in cases of adultery
• It may be the most loving thing to do - better than living in hatred.

Question 2

Christian Beliefs AGAINST

Answer 2

• marriage was intended for life
• Jesus said divorce is wrong
• divorce would break the promises made with god

Question 3

Islam and Divorce:

Answer 3

Marriage is a contract, meaning they can legally get divorced, however they do not like it and it is a LAST RESORT.

Question 4

Muslim Attitudes FOR

Answer 4

• Marriage is a contract, not a promise to Allah
• Qu’ran and Shari’ah law allows divorce
• it is the lesser of two evils

Question 5

Muslim Attitudes AGAINST

Answer 5

• Muhammed did not divorce
• ‘Most hated of all lawful things permitted by Allah’ Muhammed
• shows disrespect to families
• may damage lives of the children

Question 6

LAST RESORTS (Islam)

Answer 6

Muslim women may divorce if their husband:

• is absent for a long time
• in prison
• unable to have sex
• abusive