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The Christian Attitude to Divorce. We will study 3 denominations: 1. The Roman Catholic view; 2. The Protestant view (Church of England); 3. The Free Churches, The Friends (Quakers). All denominations follow the Bible. They interpret the bible differently. Some take the Bible literally (accept every word as true). What is the Church of England's Attitude to Divorce? It does not accept divorce because marriage is for life. It accepts Jesus' attitude which was... "Any man who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her. The same for the woman." Jesus said later that divorce was allowed unless a person had committed adultery. Then it was considered wrong. He recognised Jewish Law allowed divorce. He didn't approve of divorce. * What does it teach about vows? * What does it teach about forgiveness? Vows are to be kept. This is called 'declaration of intent'. But, it accepts there may be circumstances when the vows cannot be kept. The church prays...

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