Divorce Flashcards
1
Q
there is a dispute among Christians about what
A
the interpretations of the teachings of the new testament regarding divorce
2
Q
divorce is not favoured by
- quote
A
God
‘therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate’
3
Q
what does Jesus support
A
not having divorce
‘anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery’ same for the other way around
4
Q
What did Jesus say about Jewish law
A
it provided divorce only as a concession to humanities hardness of heart
Jesus forbids it
5
Q
but what does Jesus allow divorce for
A
unfaithfulness
6
Q
Romans Catholic View of divorce
A
they forbid it
7
Q
other churches decision on divorce is mad eupon
A
- conscience
- or the opinion of the individual priest
