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== Biblical View ==

== Biblical View ==

According to the Bible, '''Divorce''' is a sin in the eyes of God, and can lead to quite drastic consequences for those involved, including damnation of entire family lines.

Many believe that the Bible indicates that '''divorce''' is a sin in the eyes of God, and can lead to quite drastic consequences for those involved.

In Matthew 5:32 and 19:9 God's views on divorce are most clearly articulated:  

In Matthew 5:32 and 19:9 God's views on divorce are most clearly articulated:  

''"32: But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced committeth adultery"'' (Matthew 5: 32) and, ''"9: And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery: and whoso marrieth her which is put away doth commit adultery"'' (Matthew 19: 9)

''"32: But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced committeth adultery"'' (Matthew 5: 32) and, ''"9: And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery: and whoso marrieth her which is put away doth commit adultery"'' (Matthew 19: 9)

Most biblical scholars agree that these lines function as a total prohibition against divorce (as adultery is a sin) with a few scholars being of the view that "except it be for fornication" indicates that if one spouse commited adultery themselves then the other spouse is free of the marraige and may legally divorce. Many scholars, however, contend that these exceptions are not well founded in the scriptures.

Most biblical scholars agree that these lines function as a total prohibition against divorce (as adultery is a sin) with a few scholars being of the view that "except it be for fornication" indicates that if one spouse commited adultery themselves then the other spouse is free of the marriage and may legally divorce. Many scholars, however, contend that these exceptions are not well founded in the scriptures.

In any event, it is clear that unless one spouse cheats on the other the institution of marraige in God's eyes lasts for all life, and that divorce is not recognized, and in fact the sin of adultery, resulting in eternal damnation.

Some believe that divorce therefore equates to adultery, and incurs the consequences of such.

The further consequences of adultery are played out more radically in  

The further consequences of adultery are played out more radically in  

''"2: A bastard shall not enter into the congregation of the LORD; even to his tenth generation shall he not enter into the congregation of the LORD."'' (Deuteronomy 23:2)

''"2: A bastard shall not enter into the congregation of the LORD; even to his tenth generation shall he not enter into the congregation of the LORD."'' (Deuteronomy 23:2)

Therefore, the Bible says that if you intend to begin a new family after you have already divorced know the consequences--that 10 generations of your progeny will be cast into the eternal pit of hellfire.

Some believe that this indicates that children produced with a partner after divorce, other that the divorced party, will be condemned to [[hell]], and that this will apply to their progeny for up to ten generations.

== Secular View ==

== Secular View ==

Many religions adopt the more secular view towards divorce that advocates its free practice. The Catholic Church has become much more lax about divorce in recent times as well.

Many religions adopt the more secular view towards divorce that advocates its free practice. The Catholic Church has become much more lax about divorce in recent times as well.