73 Growing Plague of Divorce Is Not of God 73 Marriage and Divorce, Elder David B. Haight

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The following is an edited transcript from the interview Elder Dallin H. Oaks, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles — the second highest governing body of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — gave for the PBS documentary The

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Answer/Elder James A. Cullimore As to the first question, “What happens when a couple gets a temple divorce?” we should understand that there is no such thing as a temple divorce. What we refer to as a temple divorce is in fact a cancellation of a temple sealing.

Gospel Library > Magazines > New Era > December 1975

Boyd K. Packer

The scriptures provide the pattern and the basis for correct doctrine. From doctrine, we learn principles of conduct, how to respond to problems of everyday living, even to failures, for they, too, are provided for in the doctrines.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > May 1994

Gordon B. Hinckley

Divorce has become a very common phenomenon throughout the world. But even among these there is far more divorce than there should be.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Liahona > May 2003

Robert L. Simpson

They are bound to honor their wives and children.” (Gospel Doctrine, p. 285.) There is yet another major cause for divorce that should not go unattended: the mismanagement of family financial resources. This command he has never changed, abrogated or annulled; but it has continued in force throughout all the generations of mankind.” (Smith, Gospel Doctrine, p. 274.) Mark confirms: “What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.” (Mark 10:9.) Now, brothers and sisters, every divorce in the Church affects the work of the kingdom adversely.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > May 1982

Larry E. Dahl

Larry E. Dahl Liahona August 1999 Contention, anger, adultery, divorce, lust. Divorce (Matt. 5:31–32; 3 Ne. 12:31–32) Jesus said, “Whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery; and whoso shall marry her who is divorced committeth adultery” (3 Ne. 12:32).

Gospel Library > Magazines > Liahona > August 1999

Elizabeth VanDenBerghe

The doctrine of agency, an inspired Church organization, family and youth programs, and the Word of Wisdom offer members effective means with which to deal with problems and invaluable ways to find joy in living.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > October 1994

Larry E. Dahl

Larry E. Dahl Ensign February 1991 Contention, anger, adultery, divorce, and lust. Divorce (Matt. 5:31–32; 3 Ne. 12:31–32) “Whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery; and whoso shall marry her who is divorced committeth adultery.” (3 Ne. 12:32.) This verse raises questions of fairness.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > February 1991

Robert E. Wells

Blended families can result from various circumstances, such as remarriage and adoption following divorce or the death of a spouse. In cases of remarriage following a divorce, for example, children can feel torn between two adults and two families.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Liahona > June 1999

Robert E. Wells

Blended families can result from various circumstances, such as adoption and remarriage following divorce or the death of a spouse. In cases of remarriage following a divorce, for example, children can feel torn between two adults and two families.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > August 1997

In the child’s mind, the question may linger: Will my parents “divorce” me, too? Showing the children unconditional love thus becomes a major opportunity for both parents following a divorce.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > October 1992

The Lord’s disciples, apparently concerned about such a strict view regarding divorce, said to the Lord privately, “If the case of the man be so with his wife, it is not good to marry.” (Matt. 19:10.) The subject they referred to was divorce not based on infidelity. In these texts dealing with divorce, the sincere reader can discern the Savior’s gentle flexibility and acceptance of divorce when it is clearly necessary.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > January 1993

New Era October 1999 My parents are going through a divorce. Sister Vaneta A. Moea’i, 22Philippines Naga Mission I had a friend whose parents were getting a divorce.

Gospel Library > Magazines > New Era > October 1999

If you can’t set aside your feelings of alienation, read Doctrine and Covenants 68:6.Judith O., 14, Maryland, USA Let not your parents’ divorce discourage you or make you feel like a stranger in the Church, whether your family is sealed in the temple or not. The most important thing you should do is to keep the faith and avoid the factors that led to the divorce of your parents so that you can be sealed in the holy temple.Alexander H., 20, Nigeria I grew up with divorced parents.

Gospel Library > Magazines > New Era > December 2006

If you can’t set aside your feelings of alienation, read Doctrine and Covenants 68:6.Judith O., 14, Maryland, USA Let not your parents’ divorce discourage you or make you feel like a stranger in the Church, whether your family is sealed in the temple or not. The most important thing you should do is to keep the faith and avoid the factors that led to the divorce of your parents so that you can be sealed in the holy temple.Alexander H., 20, Nigeria I grew up with divorced parents.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Liahona > December 2006

A. Dean Byrd

Research suggests that about 50 percent of children lose contact with their noncustodial parents (usually fathers) within five years of the divorce. 3 This happens in families even where divorce has been fairly amicable. In other divorce situations, anger, blame, and conflict between a divorced couple can erode relationships between fathers and children.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > August 2003

Latter-day Saints are Christians on the basis of our doctrine, our defined relationship to Christ, our patterns of worship and our way of life. Along with the good, however, came a certain theological virus that infected the Christian doctrine of God, making it ill and creating the sorts of problems mentioned above.

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Spencer W. Kimball

Divorce For marriages performed outside the temples, the threat of divorce is much greater. In a study of our own groups, we found that there was only one divorce in every 16 marriages of those who were sealed in the temple, while there was one divorce in every 5.7 marriages of those who were not.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Liahona > July 1980

Steven E. Snow

In the opening section of the Doctrine and Covenants, the Lord reminds us, “Whether by mine own voice or by the voice of my servants, it is the same” (D&C 1:38). Economic downturn, unemployment, debilitating sickness or injury, divorce, and death are examples of change we do not expect, anticipate, or welcome.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > May 2009