Divorce due to Alcoholic Husband

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First of all, I doubt the Bishop would ignore a Pastor in a serious situation such as this.

Second, it’s not my place to make that decision. However, if it was myself seeking the guidance, and my Bishop wasn’t responding to my pastor, and the situation was an emergency, I would trust that authority to my Pastor.
 
What course? I’m saying the Pastor would be the ecclesiastical authority should a Bishop neglect his duty, or delegate that authority to the Pastor in the first place.
 
Stay the course " is a phrase used in the context of a war or battle meaning to pursue a goal regardless of any obstacles or criticism.
 
Yes, always stay the course. I was asking which course you were implying.
 
Still disagree with you, but I respect what you’re saying.

I still feel that the church should not have ultimate decision in whether a married couple separates or divorces. The church can advise against it or for it, but not be the one that makes that decision ultimately.

If I were to get divorced (have to get married again first and I’m certainly not going into a marriage with divorce in mind) in the future, I would not include the church in the decision.
 
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Ok. I think that attitude seems quite “Protestant”

I can respect anyone going to their pastor for guidance as “seeking ecclesiastical authority”. The Church definitely regards the matter to not be only between husband and wife.
 
If we are honest, I think we all have some disagreements with the Church about some things.

I’m not a big fan of the mandatory Lenten fast. But I do my best to respect.
 
That should not mean “to each be his own Bishop”

Consider if a Catholic wants to Marry a non-Catholic Christian. They must have permission from the Bishop. Permission to civil divorce is no different.
 
See again, I disagree. I am no Bishop, but I am an adult with my own God given rational mind.

My girlfriend isn’t Catholic. She’s Episcopalian. I will not go get permission from the Bishop to marry someone who isn’t Catholic. Even if that means I am not married in the Catholic church.

The church is going too far into people’s business where it doesn’t belong.

Perhaps the Catholic church isn’t where I actually belong. It certainly isn’t the church I would have chosen had I been given a choice.
 
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I believe you always have a choice. Without a choice, it would not be from Jesus.

I dont consider the Church as separate from me. I’m part of her.

I’m sorry you have this struggle, my friend.

But it’s good to struggle too.

I wish you peace!
 
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