What does the church say about divorce?
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What does the church say about divorce?
The Roman Catholic Church does not recognise divorce. A marriage can only end when one partner dies or if there are grounds for an annulment . A couple may be granted a civil divorce and be divorced in the eyes of the state, but their marriage will continue ‘in the eyes of God’.
Does God believe in divorce?
18) but also its integrity. In the book of Matthew, Jesus says “Because of your hardness of heart Moses allowed you to divorce your wives, but from the beginning it was not so. And I say to you: whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another, commits adultery”.
Can a couple remarry after divorce?
Remarriage is a marriage that takes place after a previous marital union has ended, as through divorce or widowhood. Those who choose not to remarry may prefer alternative arrangements like cohabitation or living apart together. Remarriage also provides mental and physical health benefits.
