The document discusses arguments for and against divorce. Pro-divorce arguments include that divorce is acceptable if there is abuse or adultery in the marriage. Anti-divorce arguments are that divorce harms families and children, increases welfare costs, and goes against religious teachings that marriage is intended to be permanent. The thesis is that while some marriages end in divorce, the church believes divorce is morally wrong without cause.

1. Divorce By: Alyssa Anderson

2. Topic Definition Divorce is the separation of two people by a court law. (according to www.dictionary.com)

3. Thesis Statement Although some marriages end in divorce the church believes it is morally wrong without reason.

4. Pro-divorce Divorce is beneficial if one of the spouses is abusive or has committed adultery Once a spouse has become abusive the marriage is past the point of repair Trying to change the spouse most likely won’t work because their abusive habits will still remain Restraining orders can be obtained in court to separate the abusive spouse from the victim

5. Pro-divorce continued Adultery shatters the trust the spouses share and cause resentment After adultery is committed most people are unable to ever trust their spouse again Adultery is grounds for a divorce and an annulment whether both want one or not

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8. Anti-divorce Divorce puts immense stress on families Every year 1 million Americans suffer from divorce Almost half the children in the U.S. will see their parents divorced Children from divorced families have a higher crime rate After a divorce most families drop all religion

9. Anti-divorce continued Each year 150 billion dollars is spent on welfare for single parents As shown by a 1995 study only 42% of children live in a first marriage home Children from divorced homes often have long lasting effects like relationship problems, job stability, and trust issues

10. Religious aspects Jesus teaches in Matthew that marriage is forever it’s a bond that unites two people with God If a divorce is gotten by a court law and no annulment is gotten if the other person dates or remarries they are committing adultery A good marriage can’t be dissolved in God’s eyes except by death

11. Definitive statement Although some marriages end in divorce the church believes it is morally wrong without reason.

12. Thank You Any Questions?

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