The age-old question still exists. Do we go to hell if we get divorced? Contrary to what some religions teach, the answer is no, and there's not a single scripture in the Bible that says so. Mark 5:32 says that divorce can leave a mark of adultery on you and your spouse, but even adultery is forgivable. The only unforgivable sin is blasphemy of the Holy Spirit. (Mark 3:29)

Think about it. Do you honestly believe God would expect or even want you to stay married to someone who sleeps around on you, beats you, or refuses to get help for a drug, alcohol, sex, or gambling addiction and so on? If you think so, then you don't know the first thing about Almighty God. God intended for marriage to be a commitment between two people who honestly and unconditionally love each other, and all marriages are valid as long as the vows remain unbroken. In 1 Corinthians Paul himself gives advice to both the married and the single, stating also that in his opinion, should any partner in a marriage be a non-Christian and want a divorce, then the other partner should grant it, thereby freeing them both. It's obvious that Paul had a personal relationship with God, so if divorce sends people to hell, it's doubtful he would be encouraging it here.

So is there a time when divorce is not acceptable? Oh, but yes indeed. As long as the vows remain unbroken, the marriage remains valid. You no longer feel love for your spouse, or you've managed to fall in love with someone else, or you're bored with your partner, or the two of you no longer have anything in common, and so forth? These are selfish reasons for wanting a divorce and, under these circumstances, divorce is unreasonable in the sight of God. Remember, you not only made a promise to your partner that you would care for them until the end of time, you also made a promise to God as well. And if you find it so easy to walk out on your marriage under such selfish circumstances, then you had better question your relationship with God as well. If you find your marriage in trouble, ask God to show you how to deal with it accordingly. Be ready. You have no idea how many times people go to God with a complaint about their spouse and God's reaction is to inform them that their attitude is more of a problem than the actual complaint itself. Sometimes simply changing your attitude could be the best answer to your dilemma. And if things are really bad and you need immediate help, then seeking the advice and wisdom of a Christian counselor could also prove to be a great help indeed.