RS Unit 3.5 When Relationships End

Question 1

What does the Catholic Church says about divorce?

Answer 1

•Marriage is permanent and indissoluble therefore divorce is considered bad
•Breaking of legal agreement but not the holy agreement
•Advice and support should be given to the divorcees

Question 2

What does the Catholic Church say about remarriage?

Answer 2

•No remarriage
•Can annul a marriage if promises were not valid , forced in without consent

Question 3

What does the CoE say about divorce?

Answer 3

•It is allowed and its priority is to care for the couple

Question 4

What does it say in the Bible about divorce?
(quotes)

Answer 4

• “Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her”
• “A wife must not separate from her husband. But if she does she must remain unmarried”