Josh Ann Marie Y.

Aguilar
August 29, 2014
ABLL2
Dianne Fermin

Ms. Margret
Divorce: A Threat to a Happy Marriage

In the Philippines where Roman Catholic is the largest church-based,

the sacrament of marriage is highly respected and valued. Marriage is
consider a life-long commitment. Thus, the CBCP firmly against the idea that
any marital problem would be solved by divorce. In fact, what would it bring
is just a threat to a happy marriage.
Today, the Philippines is allowing Legal Separation or annulment for
married couples. It gives them the privilege to separate legally but not
allowing them to remarry. That is why, divorce is being wished-for by many
people especially those unhappy married-couple. Because it will give a
privilege to those who were divorced to marry again. Unknown from many
Filipinos, Philippines allowed divorce from 1911 to 1949 and was abolished
because of Catholic Churchs involvement.
Some individuals who are in favor of divorce, are saying that it would
give freedom to those who wants to escape from their unhappy married life.
They say that we are just being overtaken by a religion whose mindset is
hundreds if not thousands of years old.
But on the other corner, it is very clear that if we will consider that, it
will insult and disrespect the sacredness of marriage. Moreover, how would
they say that it will solve the marital problem of unhappy married-couple?
We all know, that there is no permanent thing in the world. When we
say that, it also pertains that any relationship would have its ups and downs.
There will be no always happiness. Time will come that a couple will face
problems and challenges as husband and wife.
Therefore, divorce is a complete no-no. How if the divorce bill passed
and unmarried couple became so careless and thoughtless in making
decisions? How if they both arrived in their roughest stage of being together
then they just decided to separate and get divorced? And whats worse is
how if they already had children? How if they get marry again and the same
situation happens? What do you think would might happen in the most basic
unit and foundation of our society? Indeed, divorce would just be a threat to
happy marriage.

Though we all know that divorce is a long process and you cant just
get divorce right away, still it is not a good idea and it will not resolve the
problem of unhappy-married couples. Like what stated above, marriage is a
life-long commitment. You took a lifetime vow that through sickness and
health youll stay together till death do you part. So before you go in the
world of a lifetime commitment, make sure that you are whole-heartedly
ready.