tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2277295211306069590.post3177868077540559234..comments2023-07-16T08:54:00.969-07:00Comments on Genesis 2 : A Case For Annulment...or Not? Genesis224http://www.blogger.com/profile/00458699449694209066noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2277295211306069590.post-42924986527625021042015-06-09T17:41:17.459-07:002015-06-09T17:41:17.459-07:00Yes you may, Jennifer.Yes you may, Jennifer.Genesis224https://www.blogger.com/profile/00458699449694209066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2277295211306069590.post-17675911410514572622015-06-09T13:05:28.555-07:002015-06-09T13:05:28.555-07:00Hello, I was wondering if I might be able to ask a...Hello, I was wondering if I might be able to ask a personal question on this topic (divorce) if that is possible?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2277295211306069590.post-74738127805857468322015-06-04T13:59:28.351-07:002015-06-04T13:59:28.351-07:00Thank you for the comment, Carol. What has bothere...Thank you for the comment, Carol. What has bothered me the moment I read this article was not exclusive to the actions and responses of each side of the story (TVC vs. Karen Root), as it had to do with the other comments from Christian bloggers and writers. There is this shadow of acceptance that Karen has a “right” to end this marriage based on the actions of her spouse. The only side that was seeking reconciliation of the marriage (TVC) was the side most people blasted for lacking compassion. <br /><br />I know too that I have received a few comments for my perceived lack of compassion by believing that reconciliation is the only option, but the bottom line is that truth must come before emotions and feelings. If mercy is a key component of compassion, Karen has demonstrated very little mercy, as did most commentators. This side would have us believe that Jordan will never change, and the very least, Karen is free to believe an annulment ended her marriage. <br /><br />I was also very skeptical to solely believe Karen’s story, not only for the reason you stated, but also for the fact that no one has heard Jordan’s side of the story. Most commentators were quick to bash TVC, because in their minds, they believed TVC was harboring a convicted unrepentant felon. The last thing on the minds of most comments was Karen showing mercy for Jordan, and that remaining in marriage was even remotely considered. Again, truth be told, the actions of either spouse, (Jordan’s sin, or Karen’s seeking annulment and believing this annulment released her of her vows), do not end the covenant marriage. <br /><br />The truth is that TVC, Karen Root, and most commentators believe that marriage is not a covenant because they already believe there are existing loopholes (The exception clause) before one even vows into marriage. TVC believed that reconciliation was the best option in this case, but their position of marriage does offer grounds for divorce if reconciliation is not possible. In this case, the reconciliation was not possible because Karen had already made up her mind to annul the marriage. I will argue that if options of loopholes were not an option (Obedience to the Lord Jesus Christ’s command to the married-1 Cor 7:10,11) , this story would never have taken place.Again, thank you for your comment and I thank the Lord for your compassion for His covenant of marriage.<br /> <br />In Christ’s love,<br />Neil<br />Genesis224https://www.blogger.com/profile/00458699449694209066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2277295211306069590.post-2187771168451857442015-06-03T19:39:28.615-07:002015-06-03T19:39:28.615-07:00I have a number of problems with the acts of the c...I have a number of problems with the acts of the characters in this sad story, but I also have a problem with making any presumptions about who and who is not regenerated and sealed with the Holy Spirit, hence whether the marriage was between a believer and an unbeliever, which, as you point out is moot, regardless. Believers do fall into serious sin and they fall into addictions (which is to an enormous extent a function of the altered brain chemistry that results) - otherwise, Paul would have had no reason to keep repeating "do not be deceived". If anything is remotely relevant in speculating who is or isn't the believer, we could certainly start with the willingness to take responsibility, accept discipline and submit to one's chosen spiritual leadership. Did Jordan do that, or did Karen?<br /><br />On the other hand, one who is so unmerciful that they publicly lash out as Karen Root did (reminding me very much of the wicked servant described in Matt. 18), shows a total oblivion to the extent to which they've been forgiven. That seems to show a lack of regeneration. He / she who has been forgiven much, loves much. He / she who loves much, obeys much. Carol Vaclaviceknoreply@blogger.com