Norman L. Geisler writes about many ethical issues in Christian Ethics: Contemporary Issues & Options. In particular, Geisler composes from a well-grounded Christian stance in one of the chapters titled Marriage and Divorce. This chapter is easy to read and supported throughout with relevant scriptures from the Bible crediting the views described. This chapter covers everything from defining what a Christian marriage is to evaluating different views of grounds for divorce; it even discusses remarriage. In order to properly discuss divorce, Geisler (2010) begins first by describing a Christian marriage (p. 299). For one, Geisler writes that biblically marriage is to be a union between a man and a woman; therefore, no other variation is …show more content…
Geisler (2010) describes views that most Christians agree upon about divorce, such as the fact that divorce is not what God intended, should not be allowed for any and every reason, and it causes difficulties to those involved (p. 303). Then Geisler is quick to point out the Christian opposing views of divorce (p. 303). He writes that one view is that divorce should never be allowed based on scripture, and the remarriage of a divorced person would be a sin (p. 304). He then adds that another view supported in the Bible is that adultery is the only reason for divorce; however, remarriage is also considered a sin from this view (p. 305). Lastly, Geisler describes that some Christians believe that divorce should be allowed for more than one reason, such as adultery, unfaithfulness, and desertion (p. 306). These are all different views that Geisler points out about divorce which many Christians …show more content…
311). Lastly, Geisler assesses the stance on permitting divorce for many reasons saying that there is still no defense for divorce; however, these reasons do argue for remarriage (p. 311). Geisler explains that marriage is a covenant between two people, and if one leaves the marriage and breaks the vows, then the other should be allowed to remarry since they cannot keep the marriage without the other person (p. 311). In addition, Geisler points out the importance of repentance and forgiveness again in this situation (p. 312). Overall, Geisler says that divorce is never acceptable; however, God does permit it for fallen mankind, and it is