This week we talked about Divorce and Remarriage. This was a very depressing topic for me. I hate the idea of both of these things. In the 1970's the divorce rate started to increase. The No Fault Act came into play around that time and it was made to make getting a divorce much easier. By 1974 the divorce rate had tripled. There is a difference between a contract and covenant marriage. A contract marriage is a binding agreement between two parties. A covenant marriage is when the terms of agreement are set by a superior party. We strive to have a covenant marriage in the temple, involving us, our spouse, and God. Another significant time of divorce was in 1945 during WWII. This goes back to the high divorce rate in the 70's. These people saw their parents divorce before them in the 40's and 50's. Women are more likely to initiate a divorce in and out of the church. 70% of Americans who divorce say about two years later that they realized they should have and could have fixed their marriage instead of getting a divorce. 75% of people who marry stay happily married. President Spencer W. Kimball gave a never failing formula for marriage.
1. Careful Selection- marry the right person and the right time in the right place.
2. Great Unselfishness
3. Continued Courtship- keep on dating!
4. Keep the Commandments