America's experiment with no-fault divorce–an experiment that could well mean the virtual abolition of marriage as an institution–has produced a massive toll of cultural destruction and personal pain. Millions of marriages have been terminated, homes have been broken, and lives have been destroyed in the wake of easy divorce.

The Washington Post offers a fascinating and challenging article on how Orthodox Judaism is dealing with pressure to liberalize divorce laws in the modern age. The article also references Muslims, Roman Catholics, and Southern Baptists. It is worthy of extended attention, and opens a host of related questions. Stay tuned.

By now, any observer with a modicum of moral insight is aware that marriage is an institution in crisis. Nevertheless, one of the most significant factors contributing to this crisis is often overlooked, and that one factor has led to the breakup of more marriages than any other–no-fault divorce.

Dan Haseltine, lead singer of the group, Jars of Clay, has written a moving and insightful article on marriage and the power to last. In “Longevity,” published in the current issue of Relevant Magazine, he writes of observing his grandparents and their marriage.

Our nation’s political rhetoric is filled with references to unity and national cohesiveness. Nevertheless, this unity is often more superficial than substantial, and talk of national unity wears thin when the culture appears to be ripping apart at the seams.

By now, any observer with a modicum of moral insight is aware that marriage is an institution in crisis. Nevertheless, one of the most significant factors contributing to this crisis is often overlooked, and that one factor has led to the breakup of more marriages than any other–no-fault divorce.