Originally Posted by Al Margheim
3. I believe that divorced Christians should marry again only under three circumstances. First, when they divorced because their spouse was guilty of fornication (fornication, not adultery). Second, when their unbelieving spouse divorced them. (I am not certain that the Bible allows for these two exceptions, but the support for these two exceptions is strong enough that I can accept them.) Third, to remarry their divorced spouse.
Thanks for the 'painful' reply! grin

I, of course, would disagree with the first two of this #3 statement and I'm undecided on the last; remarriage of a former spouse who has remarried. No, I have no desire to push you any further, i.e., to defend your views but rather I would like a bit of clarification of one thing, if you don't mind. It is in regard to the "First" item. I am curious as to how you define and distinguish the terms "fornication" vs. "adultery" in the context of marriage and in regard to the two parties of that marriage covenant?

Thanks!!

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