When is divorce acceptable in the christian faith?

Answer 1

For adultery, fornication, and if your partner has walked out on you because you are a Christian:-

Mat 5:32 But now I tell you: if a man divorces his wife for any cause other than her unfaithfulness, then he is guilty of making her commit adultery if she marries again; and the man who marries her commits adultery also. (Good News)

Mat 5:32 But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced committeth adultery. (King James)

1Co 7:12 But to the rest speak I, not the Lord: If any brother hath a wife that believeth not, and she be pleased to dwell with him, let him not put her away.

1Co 7:13 And the woman which hath an husband that believeth not, and if he be pleased to dwell with her, let her not leave him.

1Co 7:14 For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy.

1Co 7:15 But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases: but God hath called us to peace. (King James)

1Co 7:10 To the married I give this command - not I, but the Lord - a wife should not divorce a husband

1Co 7:11 (but if she does, let her remain unmarried, or be reconciled to her husband), and a husband should not divorce his wife.

1Co 7:12 To the rest I say - I, not the Lord - if a brother has a wife who is not a believer and she is happy to live with him, he should not divorce her.

1Co 7:13 And if a woman has a husband who is not a believer and he is happy to live with her, she should not divorce him.

1Co 7:14 For the unbelieving husband is sanctified because of the wife, and the unbelieving wife because of her husband. Otherwise your children are unclean, but now they are holy.

1Co 7:15 But if the unbeliever wants a divorce, let it take place. In these circumstances the brother or sister is not bound. God has called you in peace.

1Co 7:16 For how do you know, wife, whether you will bring your husband to salvation? Or how do you know, husband, whether you will bring your wife to salvation? (NET Bible)

Answer 2

In Christianity, divorce is generally discouraged, as marriage is considered a sacred and lifelong commitment. Acceptable reasons for divorce may include cases of infidelity, abuse, or irreconcilable differences that are deemed to be harmful to one or both parties. Ultimately, decisions about divorce are left to the discretion of the individuals involved, their faith community, and their own moral convictions.