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01-22-2008, 01:24 PM
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Yes dowry's are still in effect in some countries. It is like being sold to me though.
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01-22-2008, 01:28 PM
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Matthew 7:6
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Originally Posted by Mercy
I have a friend here at my job from Cameroon Africa. Her father has 16 wives (right now...in 2008). They are very, very wealthy.
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16 wives,huh? (wow)
Hmm...I wonder if the Lord might be looking to send me to Cameroon soon? I'm gonna have to seriously pray about that possibility! 
(just kidding, folks! just kidding) 
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01-22-2008, 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by TRFrance
16 wives,huh? (wow)
Hmm...I wonder if the Lord might be looking to send me to Cameroon soon? I'm gonna have to seriously pray about that possibility!
(just kidding, folks! just kidding) |
Funny.
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01-22-2008, 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Steve Epley
NO man can serve two masters!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That should do it!!!!
Two mother-in-laws???????????????????????
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lol
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01-22-2008, 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Sept5SavedTeen
I think polygamy is wrong for the Apostolic, but I think the US needs to repeal its polygamy laws. In the southwest there are various polygamous Mormon groups that aren't hurting anyone and that are trying to keep to themselves and raise their families in their belief system. I definately think law enforement needs to step in if teenagers are being forced into marriage in those polygamous groups, but if consenting adults want to practice polygamy, so be it. Having those people live in constant fear of being "found out" and having their compounds raided and whatnot is wrong.
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Um, they are hurting the teenage boys that they expel because there aren't enough women for all of them. Do some more research on it.
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01-22-2008, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Timmy
Has anyone posted scripture for prohibiting polygamy, yet? If scripture doesn't forbid it, why should we? If it's the norm in a culture, why do Christians feel the need to "correct" it?
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That is because there must not be scripture that prohibits it. I guess it all depends on what culture you are in. Culture defines ALOT including appropriate clothes/dress.
It's not our job as USA Christians to police other cultures and enforce our standards of culture upon them.
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01-22-2008, 03:12 PM
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Non-Resident Redneck
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Originally Posted by Walkbyfaith7
Is there scripture that teaches against having more than one wife for the common saint?
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"No man can serve two masters."
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01-22-2008, 03:13 PM
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My Family!
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Originally Posted by Coonskinner
"No man can serve two masters."
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POTD :biggrin:
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01-22-2008, 03:17 PM
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So we know that this is customary in many cultures, but we have to remember that most of these are not founded on Judeo-Christian principles and values. Rather, they are pagan and heathenistic overall.
It's impossible to defend the practice. How can it be defended in our culture - one that has been built and formed around Biblical principles?
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01-22-2008, 03:52 PM
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Does anyone have an answer?
Did "Thou Shalt not commit adultery" apply to the men, not only in the OT but the NT as well? I don't see how since many great men of God had many wives and girlfriends. I cannot find were God ever told them he was displeased with them.
Does God honor the laws of men dealing with such matters? If you say no, please explain in light of how these men of God lived.
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