he annulled his first marriage, even though he had children from that marriage? i know people (mainly wealthy men) do this, i just don't understand how the Catholic Church allows it...
"he annulled his first marriage, even though he had children from that marriage? i know people (mainly wealthy men) do this, i just don't understand how the Catholic Church allows it..."
It's not Biblical and is that of another Gospel as well as illogical.
People can bear children outside of marriage, too. Having children is not the litmus for marriage.
The Church determines whether or not the marriage vows were fraudulently declared, declared in ignorance, declared under duress, or declared without full disclosure of personal information (e.g., "I'm really bisexual") between the man and woman.
It's debatable whether or not it's loosely granted. What's not debatable is the fact that a man or woman can be re-married (in sin), receive an annulment of the previous marriage, and be returned to good standing in the church.
Put that in your pipe and smoke it, NMH.
"he annulled his first marriage, even though he had children from that marriage? i know people (mainly wealthy men) do this, i just don't understand how the Catholic Church allows it..."
Guess it depends on how large a donation the person wanting an anullment gives to certain catholic churches (?)