Tobin on Divorced/Remarried | National Catholic Reporter

Tobin on Divorced/Remarried | National Catholic Reporter by MSW.  MGB: Lets be clear that if they are Catholics, they are saved - especially after Confirmation - which is a choice to complete.  No one is forced to get in that line - and if they are to do so is sinful.  Regardless, Tobin is right about seeking change.  Of course, most divorced and remarried Catholic are already going to Communion someplace, whether in Catholic Church or not is the question.  I still think the problem with this issue is that both parties are seen as equally culpable for the failure of the marriage.  That is simply not true. Sometimes people leave because they are tired of being married and while the other spouse would say that, while things are not ideal, they are acceptable.  Other times, there is either violence or adultery involved.  The spouse who is the victim of these things (and it may be hard to sort out) should be entirely free to divorce (not annul) and remarry - while the person who is at fault should only be allowed to do so upon forgiveness of the spouse (not just the confessional).  Where I am going is this is more complicated than issues of sacramental grace, the debate over which sometimes looks like on on magic.  Its time to get real and take the Communion question off the table.  If someone is going to Communion and they should not be, they will figure it out.