The Coptic Church only recognises adultery or apostasy as reasons for divorce. “Christians are badly in need of a civil, not church law, to regulate marriage and divorce.” Zakhir said some Christians have waited 15 years for church approval on divorce requests.

Can Christians divorce in Egypt?

In Egypt, Christian marriage is currently contracted based on a religious system that requires certain conditions to be met. There is no civil marriage in Egypt. Divorce is carried out through Family Court in accordance with the different regulations specific to each Christian sect.

Can coptics get divorced?

Why has the personal status issue of the Copts worsened in the recent years? From 2008 until today, this issue has been complicated owing to Pope Shenoudas approval of amendments to the Churchs Personal Status Law, prohibiting the divorce of Copts except in two cases.

In which religion divorce is not allowed?

The Roman Catholic Church does not recognise divorce. A marriage can only end when one partner dies or if there are grounds for an annulment .

Which country has no divorce?

Every nation in the world allows its residents to divorce under some conditions except the Philippines (though Muslims in the Philippines have the right to divorce) and the Vatican City, an ecclesiastical sovereign city-state, which has no procedure for divorce.

Who invented divorce?

In todays modern society, divorce is only recognized if legal and supported by law. The oldest codified law in the history of divorce was traced in 1760 B.C. during the reign of King Hammurabi of Babylon. It is believed that the King carved 282 laws in stone tablets including the law on divorce.

Is it OK to divorce in the Bible?

In reality, Scripture shows us Gods permission for divorce in several places. Jesus specifically allowed divorce for infidelity: Matthew 19:9 (ESV) And I say to you: whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another, commits adultery.