Alcoholism: Drug Abuse Facts

Question: Can catholics get a divorce because of alcoholism?

(Posted by: DAR76 on 2009-08-19 11:10:48)

If a Catholic divorces because of an alcoholic spouse (unwilling to get help) will they be excommunicated? Interesting comments. How could they get a marriage annulled if children were produced?

Posted by: Fireball on 2009-08-19, 11:13:48

No dont think so..consult the priest

Posted by: Meowzers on 2009-08-19, 11:14:02

Alcoholism is a made up crackpot to justify ones own laziness and lack of self control. tell your spouse to get a life

Posted by: Florida Sandspur on 2009-08-19, 11:14:04

"... in sickness and in health... " Alcoholism is a disease. Can one abandon a sick spouse? ~~*~*~~

Posted by: James W on 2009-08-19, 11:14:43

The Bible only lists two (2) reasons acceptable for divorce. Alcoholism is not one of them.

Posted by: Boris 2.0 on 2009-08-19, 11:14:52

Yes and no. Divorce is a civil matter. Excommunication comes into the picture only if either spouse remarries. Alcoholism is often grounds for a Church annulment, BTW, thus opening the door to remarriage.

Posted by: gismoII on 2009-08-19, 11:15:58

No, divorce is allowed. It is not a sin. However, one is not allowed to re-marry unless one can get an annulment from a previous Christian marriage.

Posted by: Darwin on 2009-08-19, 11:16:09

Yes. Get the priest drunk and he will sign off on it.

Posted by: dgrissmer on 2009-08-19, 11:16:23

Anyone can get a divorce for any reason without getting excommunicated, the question is whether or not the Catholic church will give you an annulment so that you could get re-married in the Catholic Church. You would want to ask your local priest how that works. ***add on*** I have known many Catholic couples who have gotten a divorce and an annulment who also had children. I just don't know the process. Talk to your priest. He'll be able to answer all your questions. Good luck.

Posted by: e r i n on 2009-08-19, 11:16:33

No you get the divorce & the marriage becomes annulled (void) & the church sees it like the marriage never happened = annulment

Posted by: Messenger of God on 2009-08-19, 11:16:53

Catholics are not allowed to divorce within the church. It there is abuse and the spouse's life is endangered then they can be granted an annulment by the Archdiocese. It's like the church saying that the marriage never even happened.

Posted by: Murazor on 2009-08-19, 11:18:01

Sure, why not. That's what got most of them married.

Posted by: Manny on 2009-08-19, 11:18:18

No thats the point of catholics... they want to screw you over as much as possible. don't care if the guy's a wifebeater or a drug addict... because god said so. they'll be doing the excommunicated a favor by the way

Posted by: RAC--0 on 2009-08-19, 11:18:32

Here in Brazil, Catholics can divorce as often as you like. Glad I am an evangelical Christian.

Posted by: Barb on 2009-08-19, 11:19:48

Catholics get annulments. Yes, alcoholism is one of the reasons you can get one. idotaketwo.com/ christian_remarriage.html

Posted by: Mr.AGNOSTICâ„¢ on 2009-08-19, 11:21:54

Nothing stoping anyone from getting a divorce unless its using violence *cough cough*

Posted by: Buddy on 2009-08-19, 11:22:55

I doubt it (the divorce) but it's worth asking a priest.

Posted by: black pharoahs of egypt on 2009-08-19, 11:23:32

Im not catholic but i do read the bible and to my interpretation, yes. if she is unproductive, violent, abusive, have no respect, doesn't care about family values, then yes, you can and should divorce her. now when you say alcoholic im thinking on the lines she is abusing alcohol. but if she just drinks and is fully aware of everything she does and she doesn't disrespect you, then no, you shouldn't divorce her. she is not causing danger to no one. only if she was causing danger or having behavioral issues, would i recommend divorce.

Posted by: Rallie Florencio C on 2009-08-19, 11:24:01

Excommunication is just a word the Catholic church may do to a person that may be of a great threat to their religion. A lot from their congregation who deals in all sorts of big time crimes that should have been excommunicated are even god sponsors to every ceremony you could find what more of a plain divorcee?

Posted by: mikki7lynn8 on 2009-08-19, 11:26:53

No, a Catholic who gets divorced is not excommunicated. Depending on the circumstances, they may not be allowed to receive Communion, though. Someone in this situation would probably benefit by meeting with their pastor to get further guidance. For marriage help, they could also try retrouvaille.org/

Posted by: 550 on 2009-08-19, 11:30:39

CATHOLICS DO NOT DRINK SO.