What are the Christian’s perspective on divorce?
Jan Meriss Alfonso Assistant at Ascent Law LLC Christians' Perspective on Divorce A Christian perspective on divorce varies among different denominations. Some believe God hates divorce, while others hold that divorce is permissible. There are differences between Orthodox and Protestant Christians when it comes to divorce. Here are three fundamental principles that Christians hold regarding divorce: first, the divorce must be biblically based, and second, the divorce must be an option that allows the divorcing couple to move on with their lives. God hates divorce The Bible says that God hates divorce. In Malachi 2:16, God says that divorce is an evil thing and should be avoided. However, some people take this verse out of context. They say that God hates divorce because it destroys the covenant that marriages form. In reality, divorce does not destroy a marriage. God created marriages. He designed them and defined them, and God hates divorce because it breaks that covenant. A div...