Tuesday Contradictions: Matthew 5:32 - Disentangling Divorce: What Does the Bible Really Say?

Welcome to another episode of the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast with your host, Lance Smith. It's Contradictions Day, where we delve into the challenging questions about scripture and its teachings. Today’s episode addresses a profound query from the Skeptic's Annotated Bible—Is divorce ever permissible according to the Bible?

Join us as we explore the emotional and heavy-hitting aspects of this issue, dissecting the tension between traditional teachings of marital indissolubility and scripture’s allowances for divorce under certain severe conditions. We dive deep into biblical passages such as Matthew, Deuteronomy, and Corinthians to understand the nuanced perspectives on divorce, particularly in cases of infidelity and abandonment.

The discussion emphasizes the sacredness of marriage as a divine construct while recognizing circumstances that may allow for separation. We explore advisory insights on how those struggling within their marriages can seek peace and guidance.

Participate in the discussion by visiting our online community and sharing your insights as we wrestle with such significant questions. Stay tuned and stay blessed!

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1. https://www.skepticsannotatedbible.com/first/contra2_list.html (The Skeptics Annotated Bible)
2. https://www.skepticsannotatedbible.com/contra/fool.html 
3. https://www.bibleref.com/1-Corinthians/7/1-Corinthians-7-15.html 
4. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/bible-divorce-remarriage/ 
5. https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/how-should-a-christian-view-marriage-and-divorce/