Serial Polygamy

[TruelightUK]

The general Synod of the Church of England is currently debatin (again!) the issue of the re-marriage of divorce people in Church. Clearly this is a very relevant topic for an increasing number of people in our society (is it 1 in 3 marriages now ending in divorce?). Would anyone like to share any insights as to how you feel the Spirit of Christ would respond to this thorny topic?

Anthony

 

[strathyboy]

Well, my opinion might be slightly biased because my own parents (who are Christians) are divorced, but I'll give it anyways.

My father remarried several years ago (8 or 9), to another Christian woman. They are both very happy together, are both good Christians, and are active in the church community. I have trouble seeing this as a sin, since there it has improved the lives of both of them, and I believe it has improved their walk with Christ.

My mother has yet to remarry (she has since gotten a degree in midwifery, so she works a great deal), but if she did, I would not see it as a sin.

 

[Raging Atheist]

Bah, perfect example of relative morality based on interpretation of an archaic text.

 

[TruelightUK]

I'm just hoping they'll come up with a straight answer this time, instead if the current fence-sitting compromise!
The craziest answer around has to be the old stand-by - "We can't re-marry divorced folk 'cos divorce is wrong and we'd be condoning 'legalised adultery', but if they want to get married in a civil ceremony, they're welcome to come to church to get the marriage blessed."! talk about double messages and hypocrisy!

Anthony

 

[rookie]

The craziest answer around has to be the old stand-by - "We can't re-marry divorced folk 'cos divorce is wrong and we'd be condoning 'legalised adultery', but if they want to get married in a civil ceremony, they're welcome to come to church to get the marriage blessed."!

You know, that is a crazy answer. What about a marriage where there is one spouse that doesn't want the divorce, they want to work things out, but the one who wants to leave is just determined to leave, for whatever reason. Does that mean the spouse who didn't want the divorce is considered as having committed adultery? I just can't see that.

I, myself, am remarried, am a Christian and my husband is a Christian. My ex didn't know how to keep his vows of marriage and didn't care for church. Does that make me an adulterer? I don't think so. Just my thoughts.

rookie