You would need to ask him that question.
I was asked to explain the difference between a Christian marriage and a non-Christian marriage. We live in the New Covenant, where Jesus re-established marriage to God’s standard. Moses made concessions that were not God’s will.
Your comment was made about Sacred Tradition, not about teachers.
You are correct, Wannano. It is also correct that an annulment is not granted for infidelity, or even abuse. The declaration of nullity relates to conditions that existed at the time of the “marriage”.
The Church supports a civil divorce, especially if there are risks to the partner or children. The problem arises when a person engages in another relationship/marriage, since their marriage is still considered valid before God unless the spouse dies or an annulment is is completed.
Yes. That would mean that the sacrament was not conferred.
Yes! This is what we believed about Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition.
This seems like an odd thing to say. There are no scripture verses that are “mere”.
I think this is a good point. The Eucharist is founded in the Passover meal, and each and every person needed to be present, confess their faith, and consume. It was material/physical and spiritual, but personal. There were to be no members of the community that were not included.
I certainly hope not, though I do fear that some people seem to go through the motions.
You make good points Sean77. There is a lot of division among protestants, and the basis of it is in Sola Scriptura. All claim to hold to the apostolic teachings as handed down in the Scriptures, but everyone interprets them differently. This is why Jesus established the Church, and gave them authority to deal with doctrinal differences/issues between brethren. Once the scriptures are separated from the authority appointed by Christ, division and separation are soon to follow.
I think that is what I said?
Well, to me it is the same thing, but if you like the way you said it better, no problem.
I will accept that you understand it differently. Separation and civil divorce is supported when a spouse and/or children are at risk. The couple is still considered married in the Church unless and until there is an annullment.
Actually I agree with RC, Guano…take the word “especially” out of your initial statement and it will say what you both mean.rcwitness:
I will accept that you understand it differently. Separation and civil divorce is supported when a spouse and/or children are at risk. The couple is still considered married in the Church unless and until there is an annullment.
I am glad we got that resolved! Perhaps I am too personally invested, having come from one of those “especial” situations.
If this same situation presented itself within Judaism before Christ, was it handled the same way.rcwitness:
I will accept that you understand it differently. Separation and civil divorce is supported when a spouse and/or children are at risk. The couple is still considered married in the Church unless and until there is an annullment.