Divorce

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  1. TisMe New Member

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    Why do Christians get divorced at the same rate as non-Christians? Christians get married in front of God and their Christian friends, all of whom are praying to God for the marriage to succeed. And then they say, "What God has put together, let no man put asunder." God is all-powerful, so if God has put two people together that should seal the deal, right?

    Are there any circumstances where it is okay for a baptist to get a divorce?

    I know a girl who's marriage was rocky and she sought assistance from her Baptist Pastor and he lead her into doing everything possible to get a divorce, including filling for divorce in the court system.

    Is this okay biblically speaking.

    Would you consider a baptist Preacher that leads his members into divorce a true pastor? Because, I don't know of any baptist pastors that condone it.
     
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  2. Gorship Active Member

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    Calvinist - "they were predestined to fall apart"
    Arminian - "they chose to fall apart"
    Me - Sinners will be sinners. Divorce is a sin, but not everyone is dedicated to fight for a marriage its sad.
     
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  3. TisMe New Member

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    (Revised OP)
     
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  4. pk4life Member

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    there's no way to know that the divorce rate among Christians is equal to that of non-Christians.
     
    pk4life, Jun 22, 2013
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  5. drfuss New Member

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    Many people that are not Christians do not bother to get married, they just live together and then separate. So they do not count in the statistics. That does not mean divorce for Christians is okay. It just gives a better total picture of the situation.
     
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  6. TisMe New Member

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    Yeah, thanks, I did not think of that. Do you and others mind answering the second part of the OP about my friend. I still talk with this girl and luckily convinced her to work on her marriage and they have been still married for over 4 years and going strong.
     
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  7. Revmitchell Well-Known Member
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    There is nothing to respond to.
     
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  8. TisMe New Member

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    Hey Rev,

    My question is, are there any reasons that baptists should condone divorce.


    Thanks
     
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  9. pk4life Member

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    not to mention no human can put together any statistical report regarding who is saved and who is not.
     
    pk4life, Jun 22, 2013
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  10. Steadfast Fred Active Member

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    Loaded question. For instance, if a Baptist pastor's wife asks for a divorce... :laugh::laugh:
     
    Steadfast Fred, Jun 22, 2013
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  11. Arbo Active Member
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    That standard only applies if he has a radio program.
     
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