1.5 Divorce and Remarriage

• Remarriage is the act of getting married again after a previous marriage has ended
• What does Jesus' teaching in Mark 10:9 say about divorce?

  Divorce is prohibited
• Christianity and Islam have identical views on remarriage.

  False
• Islam requires a waiting period before remarriage after divorce or the death of a spouse.

  True
• Some Christian denominations allow divorce in cases of adultery or abandonment.
• What is the primary teaching on divorce in Christianity according to Jesus' words in Mark 10:9?

  Divorce is generally opposed
• The key difference between religious perspectives on divorce lies in the permissibility and conditions under which it is allowed.


  True
• Islam views remarriage more restrictively than Christianity.

  False
• Cultural attitudes towards divorce and remarriage can evolve over time.


  True
• Divorce is the legal ending of a marriage, while remarriage is the legal process of entering a new marriage.


  True
• Divorce and remarriage can both have financial impacts on families.

  True
• Remarriage involves the legal dissolution of a marriage.

  False
• Some denominations of Christianity allow divorce in cases of adultery
• Christianity generally discourages remarriage but allows it after a spouse's death
• Match the aspect with the corresponding attitude:

  Divorce ↔️ Highly stigmatized in some cultures

  Remarriage ↔️ Encouraged in some cultures

  Social acceptance of divorce ↔️ Depends on social groups

  Social acceptance of remarriage ↔️ Depends on age and reason
• What methods does Islam use for divorce?

  Talaq and Khul
• Some Christian denominations allow divorce in cases of adultery
• In Christianity, remarriage is generally allowed after the death of a spouse
• Some cultures view divorce as highly stigmatized
• What does the legal process of divorce typically involve?

  Filing for divorce
• What are some effects of divorce on individuals?

  Increased stress, financial strain
• What is divorce defined as?

  Ending a marriage legally
• What are the two methods of divorce in Islam?

  Talaq and Khul
• Under what specific circumstances do some Christian denominations permit remarriage after divorce?

  Adultery or abandonment
• What factors can influence cultural and social attitudes towards divorce and remarriage?

  Religious beliefs and societal norms
• Christianity and Islam share identical views on remarriage.

  False
• What are the two methods of divorce permitted in Islam?

  Talaq and khul'
• What is the 'iddah' period for women in Islam after divorce or widowhood?

  A waiting period
• What factors can influence the social acceptance of remarriage?

  Gender, age, and reason
• In remarriage, legal documentation is required, but the process is less formal than divorce
• Remarriage can offer a new beginning and the opportunity for happiness