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My wife Chelsea and I continue our series about marriage. In this episode we begin to tackle the taboo subject of divorce.
We open with some divorce statistics:
We then look at how divorce is defined and prescribed in the law of Moses and how things shifted a bit by the New Testament. We observe two interesting facts:
Sources Consulted:
Glenn T. Stanton, "What Is the Actual Divorce Rate?" Focus on the Family, November, 4, 2015.
Shawn, "(2021 Divorce Rate In America) How Many Marriages End In Divorce Statistics," The Hive Law, May 21, 2021.
E.A. Gjelten, "What Causes Divorce? 8 Common Reasons Marriages End," DivorceNet, Accessed October 31, 2021.
Scriptures Referenced:
Deuteronomy 24:1-4
Mark 10:12
John 4:17-18
Mark 6:17-18
Other episodes in this series:
Thinking Biblically About Marriage
Tips for Singles Looking for a Spouse (part 1)
Tips for Singles Looking for a Spouse (part 2)
What Does "One Flesh" in Marriage Mean?
Let\'s Talk: How Communication is Key to a Healthy Marriage
Conflict Resolution in Marriage (part 1): Four Things You Should Never Do
Conflict Resolution in Marriage (part 2): Five Tips to Resolve a Conflict