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Divorce and Marriage Questions on Christianity
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Carly Hodgkinson 10d
a) Describe and explain the Christian teaching about marriage (be sure to include Biblical evidence).
b) Choose two different Christian denominations and explain how they apply this teaching to the issue of divorce and remarriage today
c) "Divorce and remarriage can never be justified." Give reasons to agree and disagree with this statement, using evidence form the Christian teachings and practice. What is your opinion? Give reasons when you explain it.
a) Describe and explain the Christian teaching about marriage (24)
The Christian teachings with reference to marriage contrast only slightly between each denomination. The dictionary definition of marriage is: 'Condition of man and woman legally united for the purpose of living together.' In Christian marriage love is the most important issue and it is taught in the bible that divorce is not really an option.
The main teaching is that love is the most important factor in marriage. 'God is love and those who live in love live in union with God and God lives in union with them' (John 1 4-16.) This importance of love is shown in the wedding vows that all church weddings have. This part of the
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