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Intrinsically evil

Part of my reason for starting this study is that, at least as of March 2018, I'm significantly more conservative on this subject than the rest of the Catholic Church.  This blog will either end up as a heretical view on marriage, or a catechism looking at the sad state of marriage in the 21st century and how to avoid your marriage bringing you a living hell.

How do I know that marriage can end up in a living hell?  How do I know Divorce is intrinsically evil even though CCC 2383 says that in certain extreme conditions it is permissible?  Because in my country, over the last five generations, we've been running a living experiment in how to ruin families and destroy the sacrament, and we now know beyond any shadow of doubt that divorce causes hell in this life.  Even when done with the best of intentions, the best of reasons.  Even when you are certain that an abuser will kill you, divorce will make the situation worse.

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And Catholicvote kicks us off

With an excellent article for the new year on making 2018 The Year of the Family .  Some points we should all think about: Speak out and vote against pro-abortion politicians. Stop using contraception and reserve sex for marriage. Affirm the goodness of marriage by encouraging young married couples and practicing  agape  love within your own relationships. Teach your kids how to pray, and attend church as a family. Make it a point to honor  stay-at-home moms  for the invaluable work they do in raising and educating the next generation. Be open to life and trust God to provide for your needs. Seek help and accountability for your substance or porn addiction. I can think of no better way for an already faithful family to further reduce chances of divorce than this.