1.5 Divorce and Remarriage

• What is the legal process of ending a marriage called?

  Divorce
• Remarriage is the act of getting married again after a previous marriage has ended
• Arrange the following historical periods in chronological order based on their perspectives on divorce:

  1️⃣ Ancient Times

  2️⃣ Middle Ages

  3️⃣ Modern Era
• Islam permits divorce but views it as the least favored of permissible acts.


  True
• What religious document must a wife receive from her husband in Judaism before remarrying?

  Get
• What document must a husband grant his wife in Judaism before she can remarry?

  Get
• Remarriage is defined as getting married again after a previous marriage has ended through divorce or the death of a spouse
• The Catholic Church traditionally strongly opposes divorce.

  True
• What religious document must a husband grant his wife in Judaism for divorce?

  Get
• What is the Hindu view on remarriage after divorce?

  Discouraged but allowed
• In Judaism, remarriage after divorce requires a religious divorce document called a get
• Remarriage can improve financial stability, but may also introduce financial complexities
• Traditional cultures often view divorce as a moral failure or social disgrace.


  True
• Divorce is defined as the legal dissolution of a marriage
• During the Middle Ages, the Catholic Church allowed divorce in all circumstances.

  False
• What is the traditional view of the Catholic Church on divorce?

  Strongly opposed
• The Catholic Church generally prohibits remarriage after divorce unless the previous marriage is annulled
• Hinduism views marriage as a sacred lifelong commitment
• What is one challenge blended families may face after remarriage?

  Strain on relationships
• Match the time period with its perspective on divorce:

  Ancient Times ↔️ Divorce was rare and unacceptable

  Middle Ages ↔️ Divorce was highly stigmatized

  Modern Era ↔️ Divorce became more acceptable
• What are some situations in Hinduism that may allow divorce?

  Adultery or cruelty
• Islam permits remarriage after divorce to provide financial and emotional support.


  True
• Hinduism encourages remarriage as it views marriage as a sacred lifelong commitment.

  False
• Divorce can lead to feelings of loss for family members.


  True
• What may children need to adapt to after their parents remarry?

  New parental figure
• Match the religious view with its stance on remarriage after divorce:

  Some faiths ↔️ Prohibit remarriage

  Other faiths ↔️ Allow remarriage under certain circumstances
• In Saudi Arabia, divorce is influenced by Islamic Sharia
• Remarriage is the act of getting married again after a previous marriage has ended.


  True
• In ancient times, how was divorce viewed?

  Rare and unacceptable
• In the Modern Era, divorce rates have increased due to factors like secularization, women's rights, and changing social norms
• What is the general view of Hinduism on divorce?

  Discouraged
• What is the Islamic view on remarriage after divorce?

  Permitted but less desirable
• Divorce often leads to financial hardship, especially for the primary caregiver.


  True
• Chronological order of historical perspectives on divorce

  1️⃣ Ancient Times: Divorce was rare and socially unacceptable

  2️⃣ Middle Ages: Divorce was highly stigmatized

  3️⃣ Modern Era: Divorce became more socially acceptable
• In Islam, divorce is viewed as the least favored of permissible acts
• The Catholic Church generally prohibits remarriage after divorce unless the previous marriage is annulled
• What is remarriage often viewed as after divorce?

  Providing financial and emotional needs
• Effects of divorce on families

  1️⃣ Emotional stress and anxiety

  2️⃣ Economic hardship

  3️⃣ Strained relationships

  4️⃣ Behavioral issues in children
• Match the impact of divorce or remarriage with its description:

  Divorce ↔️ Strains relationships between family members

  Remarriage ↔️ Creates blended family dynamics
• Modern cultures generally accept divorce as an option to end an unhappy or dysfunctional marriage