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Divorce
Since marriage is a representation of Christ’s union with the church, divorce can be a difficult subject for Christians. It isn’t a new concern—the Pharisees questioned Jesus about divorce—but if half of all current marriages end in divorce (as is commonly suggested), it’s a urgent crisis with many facets. Do Christian couples get divorced just as often as non-Christians, and what does that say about Christian marriage? What impact does divorce have on a family? What methods—political, sociological, or ecclesial—can we use to keep families intact?
CT Institute: Divorce and Remarriage
An introduction to our 1992 series on what divorce means for families, churches, and our country.
August 1, 2000
Divorce: When to Separate What God Has Joined
What does the Bible really teach about divorce?
October 5, 2007
More on Divorce
Why C.S. Lewis Was Wrong on Marriage (and J.R.R. Tolkien Was Right)
Lewis surrendered his central conviction when he argued for "two distinct kinds of marriage."
December 5, 2012
Dinesh D'Souza Resigns as President of The King's College
School may now shift from his emphasis on conservative politics.
October 18, 2012
CT Exclusive: Dinesh D'Souza Denies Infidelity
World magazine article is 'clear effort to destroy my career,' he says. World says it isn't.
October 17, 2012
Tackling Doubt after Divorce: Not Your Typical Chick-Lit Novel
Sarah Healy's 'Can I Get an Amen?' deals with faith and life in an honest, compelling way.
August 8, 2012
Why Divorce Calls Children's Existence into Question
If we truly are social animals, nullifying a family has implications.
July 20, 2012
Questioning Scientology amid Katie Holmes's Divorce from Tom Cruise
Why empathizing with Cruise isn't sympathy for the Devil.
July 9, 2012
'Your Marriage Is Doomed,' and Other Lies Told to Children of Divorce
In her new book, MOMumental, Jennifer Grant gives adults courage and confidence in raising off-script families.
May 30, 2012
Girl Meets Grace: Lauren Winner's New Reflection on Her Divorce and Desolation
God's faithfulness sustained Winner when her faithfulness to God faltered.
January 23, 2012
Pat Robertson Repudiates the Gospel
The broadcaster's advice to divorce an Alzheimer's patient is more than an embarrassment.
September 15, 2011
Why We Don't Use Natural Family Planning
The method works wonders for many Christian couples, but shouldn't be elevated to one-size-fits-all heights.
July 14, 2011
Why Divorce Devastates Children
Divorce pulls the rug out from under a child's sense of self, contends Andrew Root in 'The Children of Divorce.'
May 18, 2011
When Christians Get Divorced
A popular Christian blogger recently announced the end of her marriage. How should churches respond to those grieving?
March 23, 2011
What Are Wedding Vows For, Anyway?
Not much, if Carol Anne Riddell and John Partilla's wedding announcement in 'The New York Times' "Vows" section means anything.
January 31, 2011
Marriage: Marginalized in the Middle
The American retreat from marriage is moving into the heart of the social order: the middle class.
December 6, 2010
Marriage in Obsolescence
Why recent headlines on marriage don't do the new Pew survey justice.
November 19, 2010
God Loves a Good Romance
Marriage is about more than feelings—but it is never less.
October 12, 2010
The No-Fault-Divorce Nation
As New York becomes the last state to legalize no-fault divorce, will Americans see a new chapter in our national marriage crisis?
August 17, 2010
Learning from the Gores about the Grace of Separation
Why separating can be pro-family.
June 4, 2010
Why Gayle Haggard Stayed
She tells CT why she remained married to Ted Haggard—even after he suggested that she divorce him.
January 27, 2010
Florida's Other Marriage Amendment
Christian groups propose 0 fee for Florida couples who do not get premarital counseling.
August 3, 2009
Christian Publisher Still Plans Kate Gosselin Book
Zondervan is advertizing a cookbook by the Jon & Kate Plus Eight star.
June 26, 2009
A (Crooked) House Divided: the Gosselins Announce Their Divorce
Ten years, eight kids, and five seasons later, Jon and Kate call it quits.
June 22, 2009
Double Divorce
The end of a marriage may mean the end of employment at a Christian college — but not always.
May 14, 2008
Redeeming the Remarried
There's a lot at stake if we neglect ministering to stepfamilies.
October 10, 2007
Lives of Quiet Turbulence
Elizabeth Marquardt on what happens in the souls of children of divorce.
March 1, 2006
Dissecting Divorce 
A new book by Elizabeth Marquardt offers a child's-eye-view of divorce.
October 25, 2005
Coping with Christmas
For adult children of divorced parents, the holidays aren't as happy as they are supposed to be. Author Jen Abbas has some advice.
December 1, 2004
Can This Institution Be Saved?
A curious alliance of helping professionals is working to rebuild marriage in a culture of divorce.
November 1, 2004
Bonds that Bind
David Gushee examines marriage and divorce in historical and contemporary contexts.
July 1, 2004
CT Institute: Divorce and Remarriage
An introduction to our 1992 series on what divorce means for families, churches, and our country.
August 1, 2000
Seven things you don't know about interfaith marriage
Highlights from a nationally representative survey of 2,500 people, including an oversample of people in interfaith marriages. (Fox News)
Hang in There, Mom and Dad
Mark Regnerus: I’ve been crunching NFSS numbers again, mostly assessing the sexual and relationship behaviors of young adults between ages 23-39. I don’t intend to make much of age-at-first-sex in my next book, but there are some interesting patterns worth noting. (Patheos)
Single-Mom Ministries Expand Their Place in Church
Christian churches don't do nearly enough for the growing number of women struggling to raise children on their own. Advocates are trying to change that. (Womens eNews)
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