The Mercies and Misunderstandings of Modern Divorce

Because economic and legal changes have made divorce more accessible in modern times, it has become one of the most significant pastoral care challenges. It is a mercy that those suffering great evil find divorce economically survivable, but it is a significant pastoral care challenge that no-fault divorce has also become legally possible. This session will include a survey of recent debates on the biblical grounds for divorce, and it will also focus on ways for counselors and church leaders to guide and care for those who face times of profound marital crisis.