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What are the bibles views on crossdressers? Can I get a scriptual divorse from husband if he is a crossdresser?

I found out that my husband is a crossdresser and now that I know I have to see it everyday. Can I get a scriptual divorse?

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1. wow thats creepy...u mustve been devastated...
2. In biblical times people all wore robes...there wasn't a huge difference in how men and women dressed at the time, so I doubt there was a lot of 'cross dressing' although there were likely men who acted like women or as if they wanted to be women...that's been going on throughout human history. I don't recall hearing about a verse in the xian bible that addressed crossdressers or those who behaved as if they were the opposite sex (males or females).
3. I don't think that the bible addresses cross dressing. That is a relatively new thing. However, current religions may be addressing it. Ask your priest , minister, or rabbi about what the current stand in your church is.
4. you can get a divorce any time you want. not sure what a scriptual divorce is. and the bible doesn't address cross dressing.
5. wow, this is is a one of a kind question. In this world & in these times, something like that isn't unusual, sorry to say. And yes, cross dressing is against everything biblical...like homosexuality, beastiality, and adultry, but although its not that serious it is still an offense and up to you whether its a legitimate reason for divorce. I would say depending on how serious this condition is, or if he is willing to change his ways. I say seriously discuss the matter with him, but if hes not willing to, then he doesn't care for your marriage, and thus divorce is an option.
6. I don't think there are any grounds for divorce scriptually unless there is unfaithfulness or abuse going on. And unfortunately I don't currently have the verse to back that up. Otherwise you are stuck with him ... Go get some marraige counceling together
7. Deuteronomy 22:5 - A woman must not wear men's clothing, nor a man wear women's clothing, for the LORD your God detests anyone who does this. This is word for word from the New International Version. There are numerous other prohibitions in the rest of Deuteronomy as well as Numbers and Leviticus. The also say that wearing a garment of mixed fabrics is also an abomoniation to God. Ditto for if you don't make tassels out of the four corners of your cloak. The Bible also states that slavery is permissible. A lot of the prohibitive laws laid down in the OT are largely non-applicable to the present-day Christian. Christ even said so. He summed up the law perfectly when He said "do unto others what you would like done unto yourself". Christ also said that if people are to divorce, except for if your spouse is being an unfaithful partner (which covers more than mere cheating), you are in essence being an adulterer. Many Biblical scholars have also said that crossdressing in its modern context isn't specifically what Deuteronomy 22:5 was addressing. They have shown the particular passage was making reference to a cultic pagan ritual, and not a "man in a dress" and that crossdressing in it's modern context isn't necessarily a sin in of itself. You also need to remember that fashion norms are in constant change. Back in Biblical times, there was often little if any distinction between what a man or a woman wore. Roman soldiers often wore a skirt as a part of their uniform. Jesus wore garments that closely resemble modern dresses. Louis XIV of France is well known for dressing in "prettier" clothing than a lot of women of his time. The founding fathers of America often wore wigs, face makeup, stockings, and shoes with heels. If you went back 50-60 years in time, wearing your favorite pair of jeans would have you decried as a transvestite or a dyke. The questions you have to ask yourself aside from your husband's crossdressing is how good of a husband and partner he is to you? Have you taken the time to understand what his crossdressing is all about? Have you had a candid discussion with him about your feelings on the matter? If you're not comfortable with it, have you tried to compromise with him about it? It is ultimately your choice to divorce him because of this. However if you and your husband otherwise have a strong and successful marriage, you're risking doing yourself a major disservice if you choose that route, both on a spiritual and emotional level. Will you be forgiven for divorcing your husband if you do so? That's not for me to say, but I can say that there is no scriptural basis for divorcing on grounds of mere crossdressing. Many women have successful relationships with husbands who they know are crossdressers. Even being Christian and a crossdresser is not unheard of.
8. In scripture there is no real comment upon transvestism activities. It is quite common for religious bigots to quote Deuteronomy but this is highly incorrect as it is taken out of context and is therefore wrong out right. This passage is in reference to the fair conduct of war! In truth there is nothing wrong with this activity unless it involves one being unfaithful. In general the vast majority of males who crossdress do so for the simple act of cross gender feeling and not for sexual means. Why divorce him? Your own narrow minded bigotry is the only answer not God! Grow up and love him for who he is and not what some bigot says!