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Marriage Divorce Remarriage - a Biblical Perspective, 2006.
A biblical analysis of marriage, remarriage and divorce.
1,427 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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This paper analyzes the factors involved in the moral justifications of marriage, remarriage and divorce, providing Old Testament support and synthesizing the teachings of Jesus Christ in the New Testament. The paper argues that certain criteria need to be met in order to justify actions involved in marriage, remarriage and divorce, paying close attention to the supporting scriptural contexts. The paper discusses how a synthesis of both the Old Testament and New Testament are necessary in formulating common denominators in examining the state of marriage in modern society, rather than narrow observations of single verses.
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"Contemporary Christian thought on marriage has been a heated topic of debate in the 21st century. Due to a rise in divorce rates, and the Catholic Church's silence on marriage, remarriage and divorce, the factors in analyzing the justification for each of these elements has been blurred (Kostenburger and Jones 2004, 25). Historically, interpretation of divorce and marriage has relied upon the moral principles outlined in the bible. However the question arises as to which scriptures provide an accurate interpretation to today's society, as both the Old and New Testament reference the issue. The difficulty of the marriage debate in contemporary society is due to the lack of education and a set of principles in which to follow."
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Unhappy Marriage -Alternatives To Divorce, 2008.
A discussion on the the subject of saving a marriage as an alternative to divorce.
1,022 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 36.95
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This paper asserts that unhappy marriages do not always justify divorce. The elaborates on this assertion, stating that divorce is not always necessary for every unhappy marriage and that happy marriages that are healthy but unhappy for superficial reasons are often capable of salvation as long as both partners are equally motivated to make the necessary changes. The paper then points out, however, that, conversely, divorce is more advisable where either partner is not willing to make the changes necessary to improve the marriage, and especially, where partners chose each other in the first place for dysfunctional reasons, or progressed to marriage immaturely. The paper then discusses the differences between salvageable and unsalvageable marriages.
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Salvageable vs. Unsolvable Marriages
Conclusion
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"In general principle, some marriages are potentially salvageable because even though they may have evolved into unhappiness, they did so by virtue of relatively superficial reasons. Conversely, other marriages are completely impossible to improve, because the factors accounting for their evolution into unhappiness are not superficial, but rather, due to fundamental incompatibilities between the partners (Kasl 1998). Sometimes, in fact, marriages whose unhappiness was originally caused by relatively superficial reasons generate so much conflict and perpetual resentment that it is simply impossible ever to rekindle the mutual feelings of romantic love and genuine affection that are prerequisites to happiness in marriage."
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Marriage and Divorce, 2002.
A history of marriage and divorce from the Middle Ages to the present.
2,751 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 19 sources, MLA, $ 82.95
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This paper covers the entire history of marriage as it evolved throughout time including social, political, religious changes and looks at how even though marriages in the Middle Ages may have many contrasts with the marriages of today, the concept is basically the same. It parallels these changes in marriage with emergence and evolution of divorce. It examines attitudes towards marriage in the U.S. today together with statistics and shows how even though married people are healthier, happier, and live longer, the trend towards marrying is decreasing.
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"Marriage has been a concept practiced since the beginning of humanity, and its basic principles have remained in tact throughout time. Basically, marriage is a "universal institution whereby men and women are joined in a special kind of dependence for the purpose of founding a family ("Marriage" 149)." Marriage is also society?s way of ensuring offspring and the care for children, the granting of property rights after one?s death, and a valuable social check against promiscuity ("History of Marriage"). Over time, however, law, rule, customs, beliefs, and attitudes of people have regulated marriage in every time period. This has caused drastic changes in its role in society and in shaping the lives of people ("Marriage" 150)."
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Divorce, Remarriage and Step-parenting, 1991.
This paper discusses the effects of divorce, remarriage and step-parenting on children, finances, reasons for failure, responsibilities, coping.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 11 sources, $ 63.95
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"The numbers of Americans who divorce have increased 700% since the turn of the century, and present divorce rates are more than double those of the early 1960's. Counselors need to be aware that common problems such as money, sex, and in-law interference are often arenas for acting out deeper issues of conflict, such as who will be the more powerful partner in the relationship. As divorce increasingly loses its former social stigma, counselors find themselves assisting individuals and couples in making decisions about divorcing. The counselor may help their clients decide whether divorce represents a healthy step away from an unhappy relationship or an illusory means of trying to solve internal personal problems ... "
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Marriage, Divorce and Family in Ancient Israel, 2002.
An analysis of family values in ancient Israel by examination of legal documents and sacred texts.
1,323 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper looks at the rules and customs of marriage and divorce and the role of women during both biblical times and during the Second Temple period by analysis of various texts such as the Dead Sea Scrolls and Hebrew Bible. After the Babylonian exile, Jews incorporated aspects of family life of several neighboring groups into their own practices. In particular, it examines how women were continually discriminated against and although they had their own rights, they were continually under the authority of men.
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"The prophetic message of marriage offers a much different view of marriage than that of Deuteronomy and Sirach. In Malachi 2:10-16 Judah is said to have married the daughter of a foreign God. Some scholars find this passage to be symbolic criticism of idolatry and others state the passage refers to the marriage of foreign women. In the passage Collins refers to Westbrook, who argues that the passage in Malachi refers to divorce without justification: ?The criticism is not of divorce as such, but for ?hate? where the husband follows his own inclination and the wife has done nothing to deserve such a fate.? This challenges the earlier idea in Deuteronomy 24 that any aversion was grounds for a husband to divorce his wife. This is an important shift from rules meant to protect and favor those in power to an idea of justice in a relationship."
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Marriage and Divorce, 2006.
This paper discusses the changes in the traditional family unit, and as a result, how divorce is more common today than it used to be.
3,800 words (approx. 15.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 104.95
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The writer explains how ideas about marriage have drastically changed in this century and consequently the concept of divorce. The writer portrays the traditional family with the father a breadwinner, the mother a housewife and nurtured children and shows how society now questions the roles in families, with the result that divorces have become increasingly common. The writer shows how the stigma of divorce has been taken away and how therefore it has become much more accepted in society.
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"This report looks at the subject of marriage and divorce from several perspectives, and advances the argument that divorce has become a much more common occurrence in society than it used to be, due to the fact that divorce has gone from something that used to be considered aberrant and looked down upon by society, to something that has become considered normal and looked upon as normal by society, since it is so common in the present. In fact there is now a whole industry that is devoted to divorce, including lawyers, therapists, and self-help authors, and in a way, this industry sustains the normalization of divorce in society. People are more likely to get a divorce today than they were in the past because there is no longer a specific focus on the shame of divorce, and more of a focus on the so called positive aspects of it. "The normalization of divorce has brought us a long way from the stigma that accompanied divorce up until the 1960s. No longer is being divorced a deviant status, or an indication of pathology. Non-pathological therapeutic models of divorce now predominate, requiring management of sentiments and resources, rather than professional application of therapeutic practices to families in need to prevent divorce" (Varnis, 1997). Although the media image of the nuclear family still has its advocates, increasing divorce rates and changing patterns in the mass-media presentation of families as being effectively non-traditional (and the continued presence of their real-life counterparts) have made the modern family more open to gender-role malleability and extension to second-generation and blended-family
patterns, along with the acceptance of divorce as something normalized in society, as mentioned above. "While there may have been fewer divorces in the 1950s than today, there were undoubtedly many more unhappily married people" (Talbot, 1997). Couples today feel more free in both their gender roles and their attitudes towards a lifelong commitment that may not account for the fact that people change and may become irreconcilable. "
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!Kung San Trial Marriages and U.S Divorce Rates, 2004.
A look at the marriage practices of the !Kung San tribe and a comparison of these to American modern-day relationship practices.
1,234 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper looks at the practice of 'trial marriages' in the !Kung San tribe and examines how this is similar to the concept of living together before marriage in modern-day America. This practice and other relationship, marriage, and divorce issues are compared and discussed.
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"Nevertheless there are many similarities shared between Americans and the !Kung San, some of which are as simple as equal love for their children, to the interesting arrangements of a ?trial marriage?. A !Kung trial marriage could be acquainted with people living together before getting married, or cohabiting as part of a condition before marriage, depending on religious or multi-cultural backgrounds."
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The Legalization of Gay Marriage in the United States The Legalization of Gay Marriage in the United States, 2006.
A discussion regarding the controversial issue of same sex marriage in the USA.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 0 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses the long debated issue of gay marriage in the United States. This paper reports how proponents of the issue contend that same sex marriage is not about gay rights but about human rights. It further discusses how these individuals believe that gays in modern society have long been subjected to inequalities and a lack of support from the social order. The opponents of the gay marriage issue refer to a stereotypical framework for gays in general that suggests that gays are evil and dangerous to children.
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Divorce and The Bible, 1991.
A comparison of the New Testament declarations of Jesus Christ and the Old Testament views of the Book of Deuteronomy on marriage and divorce.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, $ 39.95
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"Introduction
Jesus Christ had some definite views on marriage and divorce. In fact, the Roman Catholic Church believes that Holy Matrimony is one of the Seven Sacraments. Consequently, divorce is not taken lightly because it would be a sin to destroy a sacrament. In the words of Jesus: "At the beginning God made them male and female; for this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and the two shall become as one. They are no longer two but one in flesh. Therefore let no man separate what God has joined" (Mark 10:6-9).
The position taken by Jesus with regard to divorce is quite strong and unequivocal. It is no wonder that the Roman Catholic Church regards marriage as a sacrament.
Jesus does not agree with Deut. 24, which permits a husband..."
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Catholicism and Divorce, 2005.
Examines the history of the Catholic Church's view on divorce.
2,352 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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Over the centuries, Church leaders have grappled with the issue of marriage and divorce almost unlike any other issue - the volume of theological writings could fill whole libraries. Certainly, the Church's opinion of divorce has changed over time. The paper shows that, today there are one hundred and eleven canons (Church laws) addressing marriage and divorce, but taken as a whole, they outline the Church's strict and fundamental view that divorce is forbidden because it breaks the sacrament of marriage. The paper explains that in the case of marital separation, only an annulment can legitimately separate two people, and even then, only on proper grounds.
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"Essentially, the Church interprets Jesus' words and other teachings to mean that marriage is a sacrament. The New Advent's Catholic Encyclopedia defines a sacrament as an "outward sign of inward grace." It is a sign of something sacred and internal - specifically, it is a manifestation of God's grace, which is conferred upon humans. But it is not only a sign, it is an active situation or condition that produces grace. It is also permanent."
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Cause and Effects of Divorce, 1994.
An analysis of the factors putting marriage at risk (expectations, age, bad communication), divorce results (emotional, economic, social, familial), remarriage and stepparenting.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 20 sources, $ 71.95
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The purpose of this paper is to delineate and describe some basic facts about divorce which counselors need to know. The topics covered include factors that put marriages at risk, what divorcing parents need to know about the effects of divorce, and factors that are important in the process of remarriage and stepparenting.
Prevalence of Divorce and Factors That Put Marriages At Risk
The United States has one of the highest divorce rates in the world with more than 1 million divorces occurring annually (U.S. Bureau of the Census, 1989). Most people get divorced in young adulthood, with the Bureau of Census stating that the peak time for divorce is about seven years into a marriage. Ketcham (1990) explains these types of divorce as arising from the "seven..."
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Remarriage and the New Testament, 2007.
This paper gives a Christian perspective on remarriage as seen in the New Testament.
914 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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This paper explores the traditional Christian outlook on divorce and remarriage as seen in the New Testament. Several Christian teachings are presented, including when one is able to dissolve a marriage and under what circumstances the spouses may remarry. Biblical passages are quoted to delineate these teachings. The author states that Christian teaching highly encourages marriages to be preserved.
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"As the Bible teaches, God allows the dissolution of marriage for only three reasons, namely, the death of one of the partners, adultery or immorality, and when an unbelieving partner leaves the believer partner. Romans passage 7:2 states the first reason. Jesus states the ground of fornication in Matthew 5:31 and 32 and 19:9. And Paul provides the third reason in 1 Corinthians 7:12-16. He clarifies that in a marriage where the unbeliever leaves the believing partner, the believing or Christian partner is no longer bound to the marriage and can opt to remarry. It can be gleaned from the three reasons or grounds that God protects the innocent spouse who is left to continue with his or her life after the marriage ends. Paul, however, clearly does not provide a conclusive statement on divorce and remarriage but only treats marriage in a general way to fulfill the Law. Jesus emphasizes in Matthew 19:8 that it is only because the hardness of men's hearts that God allows divorce. In general, God disapproves of divorce and is not soft about it. "
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Hindu Marriage, 2006.
An examination of the Hindu view of marriage as demonstrated through marriage customs and rituals.
1,155 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper examines the Hindu outlook on marriage as reflected in the elaborate traditions and rituals surrounding the marriage ceremony. Hindu marriage is further described as both an important means to foster love for the entire extended family, and as a means of spiritual growth for the couple. The three main parts of the marriage ceremony are described, including the pre-ceremony, the ceremony proper, and the conclusion of the ceremony. The author contends that the elaborateness of the rituals serve as a reminder of the importance of the marriage both to their families and the couples' own spiritual lives for the remainder of their union.
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"A Hindu marriage ceremony can be divided into three main parts: the pre-ceremony, the ceremony proper, and the conclusion of the ceremony. The pre-ceremony includes a reception that is held by the bride's parents for the groom and his parents at the entrance of the marriage hall. After this first reception, the bride's father meets the groom on the stage, and gives several presents to the couple. The daughter is then given away by the bride's parents (Hinduism.co.za). Pre-marriage ceremonies can also include Pair Pana (where sweets and gold coins are exchanged), and Milni (where sweets, ornaments and token money are exchanged) (Mypurohith). The bride's feet and palms are decorated with Mahendi before the ceremony (Vivaaha.org)."
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"The Book of Eve" and Marriage, 2002.
Discusses how the novel, "The Book of Eve", accurately portrays the institution of marriage during the 1950s to 1970s period and how it relates to modern day women.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 71.95
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In "The Book of Eve", Eva Caroll discovers a new sense of herself after leaving her husband who, although not cruel, has been an oppressive force in her life. In many respects, Eva's marriage was an accurate portrayal of marriage in the 1950s-1970s period. To a large extent, the institution of marriage still has not really changed. There is, to be sure, more opportunity for women today in the public sphere, which has empowered women to an extent within marriage and within divorce. Indeed, with an increased ability to get an education and earn their own money, women have more leeway in their decision-making. Nonetheless, the institutions of marriage and the nuclear family continue ato force severe constraints on women in general, as does the capitalist system within which they exist.
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