An Evangelical Rethink on Divorce?

[Michie]

On questions relating to the Bible's treatment of family and morals, one might expect assurance, if not rigidity, from Evangelical Christianity. So, it may surprise many to learn how "live" the topic of divorce remains in Evangelical circles. Last month, the cover story of the monthly Christianity Today was titled "When to Separate What God has Joined: A Closer Reading on the Bible on Divorce." The heated controversy provoked by the story showed how Biblically flexible some Evangelicals can be — especially when God's word seems at odds not just with modern American behavior, but also with simple human kindness.

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[BelindaP]

This is an interesting article. I'm going to have to think about it some more. I'll be back. :)

[Joykins]

Divorce is a contentious issue in the marriage part of this site.

A lot of teaching on divorce stems from the perception that Jesus taught that adultery is the only valid reason for divorce. From reading the gospel, I am not at all sure that's what Jesus meant to say.