The Catholic Church, on the ground that marriage is a sacrament, does not allow divorce for any purpose whatsoever, but in practice this severity is somewhat mitigated - especially where the great ones of the earth are concerned - by the fact that there are many grounds for nullity. ... In France, anti-clericalism produces easy divorce.
Source： Bertrand Russell: Marriage and Morals, 1929
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While there may be some variation from country to country, it is generally said that in Catholic societies, divorce is viewed quite strictly, whereas extramarital affairs are treated with relative leniency. Conversely, in Protestant societies, there tends to be a stricter stance on sexual misconduct such as infidelity, but a more accepting attitude toward divorce and remarriage. For example, in Italy, where Catholic tradition remains strong, divorce was only legalized in the 1970s. In contrast, in the United States, which has a large Protestant population, the divorce rate is high, multiple marriages are not uncommon, and politicians are often heavily criticized when involved in extramarital scandals.
Incidentally, President Trump, although a Protestant who was confirmed in the Presbyterian Church (Prime Minister Ishiba of Japan, by the way, shares the same denomination), identified himself during the presidential campaign as a “non-denominational Christian” in order to secure support from evangelical voters. However, his personal life does not always align with the traditional ethical standards of evangelical Christianity. For example, he has been married three times and divorced twice. Furthermore, Christianity, especially in its evangelical form, emphasizes personal humility and self-restraint, but Trump’s egocentric behavior often seems at odds with these values. So why do so many evangelicals support him so fervently?
Religion, by its very nature, is supposed to caution against vanity and arrogance. Yet Trump seems to use religion not as a believer who follows a faith, but as an extension of his self-image, as if he himself were a kind of god. Or is he, perhaps, a fanatic who believes in his own infallibility?
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Source： Bertrand Russell: Marriage and Morals, 1929
More info.：https://russell-j.com/beginner/MM16-010.HTM
* a brief comment:
While there may be some variation from country to country, it is generally said that in Catholic societies, divorce is viewed quite strictly, whereas extramarital affairs are treated with relative leniency. Conversely, in Protestant societies, there tends to be a stricter stance on sexual misconduct such as infidelity, but a more accepting attitude toward divorce and remarriage. For example, in Italy, where Catholic tradition remains strong, divorce was only legalized in the 1970s. In contrast, in the United States, which has a large Protestant population, the divorce rate is high, multiple marriages are not uncommon, and politicians are often heavily criticized when involved in extramarital scandals.
Incidentally, President Trump, although a Protestant who was confirmed in the Presbyterian Church (Prime Minister Ishiba of Japan, by the way, shares the same denomination), identified himself during the presidential campaign as a “non-denominational Christian” in order to secure support from evangelical voters. However, his personal life does not always align with the traditional ethical standards of evangelical Christianity. For example, he has been married three times and divorced twice. Furthermore, Christianity, especially in its evangelical form, emphasizes personal humility and self-restraint, but Trump’s egocentric behavior often seems at odds with these values. So why do so many evangelicals support him so fervently?
Religion, by its very nature, is supposed to caution against vanity and arrogance. Yet Trump seems to use religion not as a believer who follows a faith, but as an extension of his self-image, as if he himself were a kind of god. Or is he, perhaps, a fanatic who believes in his own infallibility?
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