“There is no third possibility. All one had to do is look at what had happened to Japan and Korea with no fault divorce.
Sadly I see pastors who still don’t understand the cause and effect here.”
I listen to Christian radio all the time. The advice for men is usually to man up and do your job. Both the OT and NT tell men to be the head of the house. And for women to submit to their husband’s authority. I can’t say I ever hear the pastors telling women to stop their complaining and do what their husbands say.
And if these women reach their breaking point, no biggie, the state lets them break up the home over the objection of the husband. And the breaking point is usually something along the lines of “he isn’t meeting my needs.”
Is christian marriage distinct in being less divorce prone to secular marriage? Anyone know/have stats?
Modern women will not submit to the husband. Every little thing becomes a battle. You can never get a yes or an okay.
Theres no downside for women to divorce. They wont defer, they just divorce and the system and them screw the guy.
Unfortunately, the stats are about the same. Marriage is under a supernatural attack as well as a societal attack. I believe it'll just get worse as we draw nearer to the return of Christ.
As for me, Mrs. Smittie and I are about to celebrate our 23rd anniversary and courted for 12 years before that. God blessed me with her and she says that she's been blessed, though I don't think I'd be much of a blessing for anyone to live with...