7.4. Divorce GCSE Religious Studies AQA

Which Christian denomination does not allow remarriage.

The Prophet Muhammad married a divorced woman.

Some Christian Churches offer courses to prepare couples intending to marry.

What is the word for the Christian principle of love, on the basis of which some Christians deem divorce acceptable?

In Buddhism, divorce is accepted if it is the only way to reduce a couple’s suffering.

In Islam, only women have to follow the iddah period.

Buddhist views on remarriage tend to be the product of religious teachings rather than social and cultural traditions.

The Catholic Church does not recognise divorce and considers it sinful.

The divorce rate is higher in the UK than in Buddhist countries.

In Islam, a husband may divorce his wife by declaring verbally or in writing 'I divorce you' three times.

In the UK, when was the law reformed so that it was no longer necessary to state a reason when applying for a divorce?