Code of Canon Law speaks about Divorce

Code of Canon Law speaks about Divorce

By: Cloyd Uyson

The historical background of divorce is deeply rooted in the Jewish tradition. Marriage is well intertwined in the life and culture of the Jews. Indeed, they treat marriage so highly and with sacredness because of its being connected in their Scriptures. From the Old Testament account, the Jewish treats marriage with respect. It is a covenant with Yahweh the founder of their faith. Since it is coming from someone who is holy and divine, they believe that matrimony must remain intact. Whatever the case, the couple should refrain from divorce. Couples who may be afflicted by problems during those olden times usually consult their elders. This is in order to ask for his wise advice or in order to settle the problem at hand. They never considered separating for the sake of the union. They also take into account the children and the community. However, in the New Testament the Roman government thought otherwise. They want divorce as a solution for the couples. But the Gospels declare very clearly that marriage should not be broken. The Church eventually was born after Jesus went up to heaven. The leaders of the Church came up with laws that will protect marriage. These are called Code of Canon Laws. These laws prohibit marriage to be broken by all means. Annulment was an alternative to those problematic couples. Annulment just declares that from the beginning there was no marriage that happened. Finally, the Canons teach only one thing, that divorce is never allowed.