Divorce -- right or wrong?

We would all have to agree that committing ourselves to a relationship, and eventually to marriage or a common law relationship, is probably one of the biggest decisions we will make in our lifetime. We spend so much time dwelling on, “is this person right for me?” We ask acquaintances, friends, and family, second guessing our own feelings. When we spend so much time rationalizing whether or not we’re making the right decision, why is it that one out of two marriages ends in divorce?

Questions for discussion: Have you been directly affected by a divorce? Would you say that divorce is right or wrong based on the following:

Religion
Cultural views
Sexuality
Children
Financial issues
Abuse
Adultery/unfaithfulness

Natasha Bird’s response
Coming from divorced parents, I think divorce is not always wrong. People who are unhappy tend to make others around them unhappy too. I understand why religious people stay together, but I couldn’t stay married to someone I did not love. I think couples should work their problems out, and divorce should be a last resort.

Chris Koch’s response
This topic does not really affect me -- no one in my family has been through a divorce. However, I believe that when people enter marriage, they should know beforehand what the are really getting into. That is why you date, so when you do become married, you stay with that person even through your up’s and down’s; that’s marriage. As a Christian, I believe once you “tie the knot” only God has the power to break it. There are some circumstances, however, that really do call for a divorce, like abuse or adultery. I do believe, for the most part, that divorce is wrong. You just need to work through the tough times, and it will work out in the end.

Michelle King’s response
Unfortunately, I have had deal with my father going through two divorces. I know many people who have been through a divorce and/or separation from their spouse. To me, it's really a sad thing. I hate to see people in a relationship not get along. It's most definitely heart-breaking to go through it with your own parents.

Honestly, I do not think of divorce as right or wrong. Who’s to say if its right or wrong? Different religions and different types of people believe different things. I think that couples should always do their best to work things out. I honestly think the reason the divorce rate is so high in today’s society is because people really aren’t trying hard enough to work things out. I understand in some circumstances it cannot be worked out. I also think that society accepts divorce more now, than ever. It’s just become so common.

I really disagree with divorce. I think that couples should turn to working it out. Its really not that hard to communicate and figure out the problems. People just have too many excuses these days. It's pathetic! When it comes to Adultery, I think that things really are never the same after that. They may seem the same, but there’s always the memory of it stuck in the back of your head. Trust is lost, and its extremely hard to get that back.

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Welcome Tues/Thurs class!

Hello, everyone!

This is where 10% of your grade begins. The rules for the discussions are as follows:

1. You will be posting a blog on an issue. What you will do is EMAIL to me the blog on the issue you wish to cover and the commentary you wish to add to the topic (naturally, you've got to start the conversation). I will post it up on the blog site for your classmates; whereupon, the discussion will begin.

2. You will also be responsible for CONTRIBUTING your thoughts, comments, theories, comparisons, rants, raves, inquiries, outrage, etc. on each of the blogs posted by your classmates. It's a give-and-take discussion, as well it should be.

3. Your blog postings and responses must NOT be anonymous. It wouldn't make much sense to grade an anonymous contributor when I wouldn't know to whom I'd grant the grade, would it?

4. Since your blog postings and commentaries aren't going to be anonymous, I expect you to respond thoughtfully and intelligently. Please note, however, that I will not censor your writing. I strongly adhere to the ideology of freedom of speech. I simply ask that you refrain from using vacuous vulgarities and brash insults directed at your fellow commentators. That's not adequate argumentation, in any case.

5. Your blog issue will be on a CURRENT topic that's debatable. This may require you to start reading the newspaper and newsworthy magazines, watching the tube, browsing the internet, and so forth. Direct your blog commentators to certain stories/articles on the topic as well, to assist in your discussion and their contributions.

6. Bear in mind, folks, I'll be contributing, too! Don't let MY vantage dissuade you from posting either (in good argumentation, no side is 100% right or wrong!). That certainly ISN'T what freedom of speech entails. In other words, feel free to disagree with my views. Just be prepared to back up your claim!

7. Have a good time with this. What I hope this blog will do is free your mind a bit and give you some ideas as to research paper topics you might not have thought of before!


So, without further adieu... Let's begin with something easy --

Each of you introduce yourself and give us ONE pet peeve -- one thing that irritates you -- big or small -- that really gets under your skin.

I'll start:

I'm MacKenzie Jennings, and lately, I've been quite irritated with the number of license plates and bumper stickers that indicate drivers' political and/or religious agendas. Personally, I think they should be replaced with messages indicative of the drivers' driving habits instead.