The Sin of Divorce

Renew America ^ | 01/04/2005 | Adam Graham

[connectthedots]

Weird. The lebians I know don't hate men. In fact, many have good male friends. They just aren't attracted to them.

Not being attracted to a particular man is not the symptom. Not being attracted to any man is. I have no doubt that many lesbians have good male friends, but those friendships are not of the type normally experienced by men and women; and I am not talking about romantic types of relationships. They are more like relationships non-lesbians would have with their girlfriends.

[k2blader]

Yes. But note the point of the article, that as Christians we should "go and sin no more".

[dsc]

"So then why do we judge homosexuals with so much more hostility than divorcees and adulterers? I don't see where the Bible draws a distinction on the sin scale."

Homosexual *acts* are the only sin referred to in the Bible as "abomination." That's where.

[Hat-Trick]

Thanks for the reply. The reason that I ask(ed) is that I too am remarried - my wife's 2nd marriage as well. One of the most difficult issues we have encountered is the passage of scripture where our marriage is called adultery/sin (Mark 10:10-12). I counseled with our Pastor about this, and then prayerfully confessed to God that we had sinned because of our remarriage, and asked for His forgiveness - I remain remarried and completely blessed by her. I rest fully in the promise of 1st John 1:9.

I agree with the author of the article that the sin of divorce is a big problem. It is also a problem in today's church where so many who have been divorced are treated like 2nd class Christians by the pious. It's almost like some consider the Blood of Jesus to be not quite good enough to cleanse the sin of divorce.

[connectthedots]

That's why I said 'generally'. You also might be surprised at the things you don't know about the histories of some of your friends.

[Gabz]

You're insane.

[notigar]

yeah but, homosexuality better than hetro promiscuity? That's a new one on me. you suggesting I find myself a good man?

[TheSpottedOwl]

My daughter is in the process of being divorced from a man who is clearly insane. His own parents believe his visitation with their chidren should be supervised for the well being of the children. A few hours worth of classes before they married would not have uncovered the kind of paranoia that calls his innocent wife "The whore of Babylon". He has managed to drag the divorce out for months longer than necessary by firing and then hiring attorneys and starting the whole process from the beginning.

If this is the case, your daughter's ordeal has just begun. The "whore of babylon comment" is projection. If she hasn't already been tested for STD's yet, I recommend that she go now. Her ex is exihibiting something called "projection". He's been screwing around behind her back and blaming her for it. Your grandbabies will be scarred by parental alienation, and he will will use her own children against her. Once he finds an "enabler", look forward to the false reports filed to CPS(or whatever those idiots call themselves in your neck of the woods). I'm waiting for the next knock on the door, courtesy of an abusive sociopath and his enabler. I have 8 years of harassment to endure, unless I can get enough money for a piranha for a lawyer. Legal aid ain't gonna work anymore.

False prophets are many, and your stbx sil found one. You and your family have my prayers and best wishes, friend....

[dsc]

"I think my mom, the minister's wife/doormat, has been offering up the abuse to God for 60 years now and I don't see that it's done a bit of good."

Ever heard of "heroic virtue?" Perhaps your mom is laying up her treasures in Heaven.

[connectthedots]

I don't know about your God, but my God blessed me with the common sense to get out of a bad marriage and save my life.

Anyone who would dare to think you were wrong has absolutely no brains.

[exnavychick]

Perhaps...but she was decidedly NOT sorry, so I don't think it could have worked out anyway. It's a little hard to forgive someone who isn't the least bit contrite, except about being caught.

[k2blader]

Why do you consider a belief in God's Word to be insane?

[southland]

I like your idea on divorce. I am divorced but read 1 John 1:9 and realize that the sin of divorce or any other sin can be forgiven, fortunately for all of us who have and will sin.

[Coldwater Creek]

God does not hate ugly lesbians, He just hates their sin.

[Gabz]

As I said, I tend to avoid speaking "in general" - broad brushes, you know?

[Bella_Bru]

Uh...I'm not a lesbian and have some good male friends. We smoke, drink, talk, and and chill together all the time. I also do the same things with my female friends. Is there something wrong with that? What dimension do you live in where men and women don't hang out and share common interests?

And you said that lesbians hate men. You are just as bad as the liberals with a stupid comment like that.

[zoobee]

To all you single divorced guys:

1. What was the main reason you got divorced.

2. What are you looking for in a woman today.

3. Are you looking for a younger woman or one your own age? How many years younger?

Enquiring minds want to know. Thank you

[Gabz]

Thank you.

[Bella_Bru]

Oh, so it's ok to get knocked around in this life, you'll be rewarded later? Maybe her mom ought to fight back.

[southland]

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