The Christian divorce rate myth

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by Joel McDurmon on Apr 9, 2012

The Aquila Report reports,

“Christians divorce at roughly the same rate as the world.” It’s one of the most quoted stats by Christian leaders today. And it’s perhaps one of the most inaccurate. . . .

Many people who seriously practice a traditional religious faith — be it Christian or other — have a divorce rate markedly lower than the general population.

The factor making the most difference is religious commitment and practice. Couples who regularly practice any combination of serious religious behaviors and attitudes — attend church nearly every week, read their Bibles and spiritual materials regularly; pray privately and together; generally take their faith seriously, living not as perfect disciples, but serious disciples — enjoy significantly lower divorce rates than mere church members, the general public and unbelievers.

http://americanvisionnews.com/2808/the-christian-divorce-rate-myth

 

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The Christian divorce rate isn't a myth. Its a reality.

Though the number adjusts slightly when one considers frequent attenders who engage in certain disciplines it is only slightly.

 

[freeatlast]

http://americanvisionnews.com/2808/the-christian-divorce-rate-myth

I think that of you take a poll in your church you will see the rates are accurate. There is very little difference between those who claim to be Christian and divorce and those who are not Christian. MY experience is that divorce has touched just about every family in the church either directly through the parents or indirectly through their children or grandchildren.
In my early years growing up divorce was a seldom done thing. By the time I was in high school it had become common place and it has grown into just another way of life today. :tear: