Marriage Quote by Fulton J. Sheen
““Remarriage while the true partner is living is a vain attempt to give respectability to dishonor by invoking a human law that overthrows God’s law:””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Catholic Church, 1950s
Attempting to legitimize adultery by civil law contradicts divine law and moral truth.
In simple terms: Civil marriage cannot fix spiritual betrayal.
Key Takeaway
Respect divine law over human convenience.
Themes
morality
law
faith
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
ethical
theological
When to use this quote
- marriage counseling
- legal advice
- personal decisions
- religious guidance
Key Concepts
theology
ethics
civil vs divine law
Questions to Reflect On
- Is civil marriage enough to repair moral breach?
- How does faith guide personal relationships?
A Different Perspective
Civil law cannot change spiritual consequences.
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