Told The Truth

I don't agree that  an incapacitating illness on the part of your spouse releases you  from your marriage vows. But I am also keenly aware some people don't have a choice if they don't want to lose everything they have. All  the critics want to use scripture to back up their positions. When is the last time any of these sanctimonious people  contributed to the care of an orphan or widow? Tell me what doctor or medical professional  you have found that takes christian principles as payment.  My point exactly, they haven't. Needs go beyond a word of encouragement and a pat on the back saying how srtrong you are. We're talking about the difference in a patient staying at home working one person to physical and financial ruin and having medicare and medicaid provide needed around the clock care.

The focus here has fallen on the husband cheating and not the answer Pat Robertson gave. Am I the only non-wealthy person who didn't go to the military that heard what he said? Taking care of a disabled spouse can be both physically and financially overwhelming. Honoring your vows is commendable, but not always practical. In my opinion Pat Robertson was not condoning divorce or infidelity, but addressiing a more prevalent social issue. The high cost of medical care and  how it pertains to marriage is very real. Unfortunately in some cases, divorce is the most loving thing a poor person can do. What do you do when one spouse can't receive much needed care because together they don't qualify? Pat  Robertson may not have been the best person to make the comment, but he told the truth.
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/AlzheimersCommunity/pat-robertson-alzheimers-makes-divorce/story?id=14526660&page=2