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[Ohana]

I think the craziest thing I have read here is that after you divorce you are not allowed to remarry. I know plenty of 2nd marriages that are very happy and both spouses devoted to the Lord. The only thing the Lord cannot forgive is blasphemy of the Holy Spirit. Well, and if you do not accept him at all. we are all sinners saved by grace. This is the kind of thing that drives people crazy , because they feel like they cannot make mistakes.

 

[DZoolander]

I agree.

The one thing that I really don't care for about "religion" is that every kook out there with an opinion believes that God's backing him up on it.

 

[tryingtobeagain]

I don't believe it's wrong if you divorce for a reason. I don't like the thoughts of people just giving up because they felt like trying something new. But I believe God wants us to be paired in healthy monogomous relationships.

 

[Ginger34]

My first marriage me and my ex weren't christians, after a year of being married I got saved and baptized, he didn't. From my understanding if you're married to someone who is not a believer and they divorce you than it's ok for you to remarry. And something else that I always kept in mind:
1 Cor. 7:9
But if they cannot control themselves, they should marry, for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.

 

[deliciousBass]

I really hate this topic... we've beaten this dead horse to shreds.

Personally, I believe that remarrying after an unbeliever has left you is supported by scripture in 1 Corinthians 7:15. If you choose not to believe that, well that's your perogative. If we all agreed on everything, then there wouldn't be so many denominations.

I also believe there's a lot of grey areas as far as abuse, porn addiction, etc goes.. I do believe however in using common sense which is also open to mass interpretation . Follow your heart. The point I like to stress is that no one should stay in a dangerous/abusive situation.

Sometimes I do feel that a lot is expected of us which is okay but at the same time, we're only human and every single last one of us is a sinner... but we also need to accept the consequences of our actions when we go against God's will or choose the lesser of two evils which sounds like what Ginger34 is referring to...

Anyway, in my opinion, a lot of the divorces on these forums are justified. It's the one's where people are just being ignored or simply unhappy which is a cop out. I'm not sure if God is in the business of making us happy... Correct me if I'm wrong but I think he cares more about making us be more like him... My 2 cents.

Irv

 

[FLANDIDLYANDERS]

With 4 kids to raise, a second relationship is helping no end.

 

[Ohana]

Ok, well I do not want to beat a dead horse. With all the different interpretations of scripture it is hard to know what is right, sometimes, but staying in prayer, reading your bible, and seeking Gods will , I am sure you will find your answer. Everyone's situation is different and God knows the true intents of your heart.

 

[Autumnleaf]

Ok, well I do not want to beat a dead horse. With all the different interpretations of scripture it is hard to know what is right, sometimes, but staying in prayer, reading your bible, and seeking Gods will , I am sure you will find your answer. Everyone's situation is different and God knows the true intents of your heart.

The Bible is clear and consistent on this topic.

 

[appleofhiseye]

You know God can forgive the sin of divorce
When you are forgiven, you are free from that sin
free to start over, I hate it when someone tries to put another in bondage by saying they can't remarry and have a happy new relationship

Its just like making someone try to live under levitical law
We're not under the law we're under grace repent and move on and may God bless

 

[FLANDIDLYANDERS]

God is clear and consistent, the Bible is written by men for men and read by men.

 

[tryingtobeagain]

Exactly what Flan said! The Bible is not always clear to me.

I often think about people having the ability to write the laws of belief. You've gotta admit that's alot of power there...

 

[FLANDIDLYANDERS]

I got the Simpsons movie on DVD and it was superb!

And for the record, Linda's sister is the African Princess (it's literally her name).

The Laws of Belief. I like that phrase. Lets find the Laws of Faith shall we.... (we will discover they arent so much laws as they are breaths of fresh air.)

 

[Meshavrischika]

You know God can forgive the sin of divorce
When you are forgiven, you are free from that sin
free to start over, I hate it when someone tries to put another in bondage by saying they can't remarry and have a happy new relationship

Its just like making someone try to live under levitical law
We're not under the law we're under grace repent and move on and may God bless

Bravo. Great spirit.

I agree...

Divorce and remarriage is not necessarily what God had in mind, but I think there can be positive outcomes too.

I am divorced from my first husband. I do not think being married to him was in my best interest (had I listened to God in the first place it never would have happened). I am with the man I think God intended me to be with all along. We have been married for 5 years.

While I think my divorce and remarriage was a sin, I know I am forgiven and I am where God wants me right now. This is what matters.