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The American Culture as a Cause of Error Concerning the Bonum Sacramenti
The American culture is one that has been marked by an emphasis on the values of individualism and freedom; this can be observed through the development of the culture up to the present age. The emphasis on individualism and freedom has impacted the ways that Americans understand marriage, in particular, the role that divorce plays in the understanding of marriage. This can be seen through the development of divorce law in the United States. The acceptance of divorce has eroded the understanding of marriage as an indissoluble reality which has led to many influenced by the culture accepting the erroneous idea that marriage is, in fact, dissoluble. This has impacted the formulation of matrimonial consent for many Americans. The error that marriage can be dissolved can impact the will which can result in an invalid marriage. In particular, these errors could lead to partial simulation excluding the bonum sacramenti (c.1101) or even to determining error (c. 1099)., Canon law, American Culture, Divorce Law, Error, Marriage Nullity, Canon Law, Degree Awarded: J.C.L. Canon Law. The Catholic University of America

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