RE: [TruthTalk] Marriage, divorce, remarriage, continued

[Slade Henson]

I have a bit of a differing opinion than most... perhaps. For me, the key is in the word "covenant." When a man beats his wife or emotionally damages her, he has broken the covenant he has made with her and she is free to leave. If the woman does likewise or is not sexually loyal to him, she has broken the covenant as well. I think it's unfair for a person to be stuck with an abusive spouse without being free to receive relief and perhaps a bit of happiness from someone who can treat them with the respect and love they deserve.   -- slade -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Terry Clifton Sent: Sunday, 11 July, 2004 22:50 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Marriage, divorce, remarriage, continued [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, I have to admit, I jsut learned something knew (to me).   The history on the death penalty for the Jewish people gives a meaningful perspective to the teaching of Jesus on the issue of divorce and remarriage.   Very interesting.   What about physical abuse.   You mary a man or a woman (depending, of course, as to whether you are a woman or a man  -- counter to popular opinion  --  and you "realize" that your new partner is physically abusive  -- perhaps dagerously so.   Don't get me wrong, here.   I am not arguing for any one point  -- just asking your opinion.  JD