Marriage And Divorce

Question 1

what is marriage

Answer 1

the joining of man and woman in holy matrimony

Question 2

why do people get married

Answer 2

pregnancy
prestige
status
love and commitment

Question 3

what should a person look at when picking a marriage partner

Answer 3

moral qualities
faith (same belief)
common interest
education
social economic status

Question 4

what are some Christian views on marriage

Answer 4

life long
ordained by God
allows purity in a relationship
controls sexual behavior

Question 5

what are symbols of marriage

Answer 5

ring, white, ceremony

Question 6

what are the marriage vows

Answer 6

to have and to hold
for richer and for poorer
in sickness and in health
to love and to cherish
til death do us part

Question 7

what are some qualities for a successful marriage

Answer 7

love
commitment
sexual faithfulness 
humility
patience
forgiveness
time 
honesty
trust
communication
selflessness

Question 8

what is counseling

Answer 8

an opportunity to discuss all relevant issues PRIOR to marriage. (to tell whether you’re ready for marriage or not

Question 9

who is it preformed by

Answer 9

priest
pastor
marriage counselor

Question 10

requirements for marriage in The Bahamas

Answer 10

18 or older or have parental consent
must have a marriage license 
must be performed by a marriage officer 
must have no impediments (incarcerated instituted)
have sound mind and not be related
must be widowed, divorced, or single
must be male and female
freewill, must not be under force

Question 11

what does Ephesians 5:31 say

Answer 11

for this a man should leave his father and mother, be joined with his wife and become one

Question 12

1 Corinthians 6 :19

Answer 12

your body is the temple of the holy spirit

Question 13

what is divorce

Answer 13

the legal end to a marriage

Question 14

annulment

Answer 14

the marriage bond did not exsist

Question 15

dissolution

Answer 15

the breaking of a bond that did exsist

Question 16

reasons for divorce

Answer 16

lack of consent (forced)
lack of judgement
lack of intention

Question 17

sound for divorce in The Bahamas

Answer 17

adultery
abuse/cruelty
spouse is absent
committing ant type of homosexual act
incest

Question 18

reasons why people divorce

Answer 18

finances 
lack of communication 
lack of companionship
false hope
home nature
children

Question 19

effects on children

Answer 19

lack of attachment
feeling of abandonment
hostility
unable to show affection/love

Question 20

reasons that may have contributed to divorce

Answer 20

easier to obtain 
stigma and shame is no longer there
more open minded society 
weren't ready for marriage
women and men are more educated, free
financially independent

Question 21

argument for

Answer 21

avoid constant fighting
might end up hating each other
children may be in danger

Question 22

arguments against

Answer 22

marriage is two parts good and bad
may affect children negatively
should display agape love
the vows say until death