Many of us have probably had enough of debates or arguments in favour or against divorce. Some might take all this as a joke, others are probably not so much interested in the outcome of this scenario. One hears all sorts of arguments and all sorts of abnormal conclusions as to why one should vote in favour or against divorce. It seems the decision will be taken depending on the personal situation one finds oneself in today.
We can expect the last few days before the referendum to be a free-for-all.
Everyone is twisting versions and confusing this simple referendum with political or religious beliefs. Some might try to instill a sense of responsibility as to why we should vote in favour or against divorce.
The most salient prominent feature that might emanate from all this is that if you vote yes to divorce then you are probably taking the Labour stand and not the Church’s or the Nationalist Party’s. This, however, would be very wrong as, in all this, we should not distance ourselves from what we really believe in and we should vote according to our moral beliefs and strong values.
We cannot have a safe and strong family if the value of marriage is not as binding as it used to be.
It is very easy to destroy what a family has built over the years but it requires many more efforts and skill to keep a family strong, together and united. Surely divorce will only encourage people not to face the reality of life. It will only make them dream of a perfect marriage and family, which can never be the case. This will only complicate one’s life further.
I must say that, once married, even if this were not successful, you will never forget the first marriage.
You will always carry some thoughts or memories of it and the children always deserve to have the care and love of both their parents.
Divorce is only a means of escapism and a way of how to complicate life more.
Children deserve more responsible parents and to live in a happy and healthy environment, with both parents and not with outsiders. We must promote strong and healthy marriages and we must provide more tools to save and build families. Divorce can only destroy marriages and bring more pain to children on seeing their parents walk out of a marriage and into another. Confusion will be the end result.
Our vote should be a no to divorce as we have to safeguard our beliefs.
Families are the most vital instrument to a successful society and we should always look at a united family.
There are many things in life we can do to strengthen the family. We have to always be aware we cannot escape reality. Married life has its ups and downs. We must remain strong and defend what we have worked for. We must always remember that our marriages are special because we decide to embark on this mission after making our vows in front of God and no one else.
Dr Castaldi Paris is president of the Nationalist Party’s Local Councillors College and mayor of Lija.