Theme A: Relationships and Families 4

A4
1. Fill in the gaps!
Use the words in ‘“But from the beginning of creation, 2. Give a definition of divorce. 6. Extension: Find out more about modern
Divorce is… positions on divorce and remarriage in the
the box below.
‘God made them male and female.’ ‘For ! Cons: Divorce is messy
and expensive. Catholic Church. Make some notes.
Annulment this reason a man shall leave his father

and mother and be joined to his wife,

Holy
and the two shall become one flesh.’ So Divorce is becoming
Sacrament
more socially
Compassionate they are no longer two, but one flesh. acceptable, and there are
Ethical Therefore what God has joined together, higher rates now than in
the past.
Adultery let no one separate.”’
(Mark 10:6-9 NRSV)
Sin
_______________ arguments against divorce: Reasons for remarriage:
 Falling in love again
Christians believe marriage is an important commitment to  To have a fulfilling sexual
relationship and have

one’s spouse and God, which God does not want broken. In
Divorce love and support
 To provide security
some denominations it is a _______________. for existing children
 This means the marriage vows have sanctity; they are sacred,
or holy. It is seen as a _______________ to break something holy.
Remarriage:
e.g. the Catholic Church does not allow
If a Church accepts divorce,
3. Give four reasons for getting a divorce. they normally allow 7. Extension: Do you think divorce rates will
divorce and will not remarry divorcees. It
remarriage, but it is at their continue to rise? What do you think are the
does allow _______________, the cancelling of discretion with each couple.
Reasons for divorce: main reasons behind large numbers of divorces?
a marriage, in some circumstances.
 Might divorce rates fall for any reason?
Many Christians and non-
religious people accept
Ethical arguments for divorce: 
remarriage.
 Jesus allowed divorce for _______________
 Belief that God forgives sins and mistakes 
 It is more _______________ to allow people to end an

unhappy marriage

4. What do you think of divorce? Do you think there is a

good case for not allowing divorce? Why / why not? 5. Give two reasons for religious people allowing divorce. (2 marks)

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