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The attitude to divorce varies between Christian churches. Although no major church fully prohibits divorce, some make obtaining one more difficult than others.

The attitude to divorce varies between Christian churches. Although no major church fully prohibits divorce, some make obtaining one more difficult than others.

The Roman Catholic Church prohibits divorce in principle, but in practice will make an exception in every case - often declaring a marriage anulled rather than divorced, a legal distinction.

The Roman Catholic Church prohibits divorce in principle, but in practice will make an exception in every case - often declaring a marriage annulled rather than divorced, a legal distinction.

Most [[Protestant]] churches permit divorce, but encourage marriage counseling services or pastoral discussion first to save a marriage, saving divorce as a last resort. Often, the local pastor has exclusive authority over the marital business of his church, with only minimal policymaking from above.

Most [[Protestant]] churches permit divorce, but encourage marriage counseling services or pastoral discussion first to save a marriage, saving divorce as a last resort. Often, the local pastor has exclusive authority over the marital business of his church, with only minimal policymaking from above.