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Baha'is are not to divorce without a year of patience. This may not always be
possible, however. One may have a non-Baha'i spouse. Baha'i law can't be
imposed on them, so if they want an immediate divorce they can't be stopped.
Baha'i law is subordinate to civil
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It was brought to my attention that I missed the following letter:
1331. ...There is no Baha'i law requiring the removal of voting rights for
obtaining a civil divorce before the end of the year of waiting. It is, of
course preferred that civil divorce action be
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Would this also mean the following is not applicable:
''During this year of patience, the husband is
obliged to provide for the financial support of his wife and
children... (Baha'u'llah, The Kitab-i-Aqdas, p. 211)
Dear David,
If she remarries during the year
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the partner who is the 'cause of divorce' will 'unquestionably' become the
'victim of formidable calamities'.
(Compilations, Lights of Guidance, p. 391)
This is an interesting prediction. Has anyone observed this with numerous
marriages?
Regards,
David
I always believe that the object of the law is more important than the law
itself.
What is the object of the Year of patience?
To give a chance, to avoid the divorce, by thinking alone, discussing with
others, speaking with the other, hearing the other, and maybe understanding
that the couple
There's another very important reason for the Year: To protect the dignity of
both parties.
Regards,
Scott
Loïc ROYER [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I always believe that the object of the law is more important than the law
itself.
What is the object of the Year of patience?
To give
Dear Scott,
I didn't thought about this, but it looks very important indeed.
but once the separation is effective, and one or the other is in love with
someone else, the dignity of both is lost...
So I believe this is one more reason to consider that regarding the year of
patience, soonest
to consider that regarding the year of
patience, soonest is the best!
Loïc
By BOTH parties observing the year, regardless of the cause of the
separation, dignity is preserved. I would note also that the only real reason
for divorce is feeling 'repugnance' toward one's partner
Personaly I have never felt this repugnance toward my ex-wife. I
always respect and appreciate her. but when I realized I was in
love with someone else (and not just for a temporary pleasure
time) I have prefered to talk with her about this.
Dear Loic,
I do not think that falling in love
english is too poor to understand what you mean by Other than that
respondent remarketh not...?
Regards,
Loïc
- Original Message -
From: Scott Saylors
To: Baha'i Studies
Sent: Sunday, January 07, 2007 9:27 PM
Subject: Re: Year of patience
of patience as well, though this is strongly discouraged as
being contrary to the spirit of the Year of Patience. What they can't
do according to Baha'i law is remarry until the year is up.
Peculiarities state law sometimes make an early divorce advisable. I
know of one case and have heard of another
If a Baha'i is married to a non-Baha'i the non-Baha'i can get a divorce prior to the conclusion ofa year of patience. They can do this because Baha'i law is subordinate to civil law. My question is, if this happens must the Baha'i observe the rest of the year of patience even though divorced
In a word, "YES". It is possible under certain conditions for a Baha`i to seek a civil divorce before the year is up. In those cases the Year of Patience is still binding.Regards, ScottDavid Friedman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If a Baha'i is married to a non-Baha'i the non-
of patience as well, though this is strongly discouraged as
being contrary to the spirit of the Year of Patience. What they can't
do according to Baha'i law is remarry until the year is up.
My question is, if this happens must the Baha'i observe the rest of
the year of patience even though
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