Sister Wives - Page 3

Pressing-On · #21 03-22-2011, 10:24 AM

Gotta run, ILG. Just wanted to say that I always enjoy conversing with you. Even in some areas that we don't agree, I enjoy the interesting conversations.

ILG · #22 03-22-2011, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Pressing-On

Gotta run, ILG. Just wanted to say that I always enjoy conversing with you. Even in some areas that we don't agree, I enjoy the interesting conversations.

LOL! Thanks, PO.

I guess I would rather see a polygamous, reasonably stable family than one who switches partners like socks! I think it is a more stable environment to raise kids. However, I don't like the idea that they are pressured to be polygamous under a religious guise. If they truly have a choice that may be one thing, but I do not believe an 18 year old who is told she must marry a 50 year old guy as his 4th wife to make it into the celestial kingdom is really choosing anything.

Hoovie · #23 03-22-2011, 10:55 AM

Do the women in these marriages have a say about who joins them in the marriage?

Also, do they all have a common bed?

onefaith2 · #24 03-22-2011, 11:06 AM

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Do the women in these marriages have a say about who joins them in the marriage?

Also, do they all have a common bed?

according to what I read each wife has their own room and he spends times with each of them.

ILG · #25 03-22-2011, 11:11 AM

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Do the women in these marriages have a say about who joins them in the marriage?

Also, do they all have a common bed?

In the Sister Wives video, they all did have a say. In the more rigid religions, even the man does not have a say....they are "assigned" wives by the prophet. I really oppose that.

No, they are separate.

Pressing-On · #26 03-22-2011, 11:12 AM

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LOL! Thanks, PO.

I meant that as a compliment. We have disagreed on various issues in the past, but I always like enjoying who I am conversing with while I am disagreeing. Don't you? LOL!

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I guess I would rather see a polygamous, reasonably stable family than one who switches partners like socks! I think it is a more stable environment to raise kids. However, I don't like the idea that they are pressured to be polygamous under a religious guise. If they truly have a choice that may be one thing, but I do not believe an 18 year old who is told she must marry a 50 year old guy as his 4th wife to make it into the celestial kingdom is really choosing anything.

I don't see a difference in changing socks (multiple partners) and changing bedrooms in the same house. That doesn't seem very stable to me. It may be a learned behaviour for them, but it isn't stable, IMO.

Okay, done with lunch. Just wanted to respond.

ILG · #27 03-22-2011, 11:14 AM

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I meant that as a compliment. We have disagreed on various issues in the past, but I always like enjoying who I am conversing with while I am disagreeing. Don't you? LOL!

I guess I would rather see a polygamous, reasonably stable family than one who switches partners like socks! I think it is a more stable environment to raise kids. However, I don't like the idea that they are pressured to be polygamous under a religious guise. If they truly have a choice that may be one thing, but I do not believe an 18 year old who is told she must marry a 50 year old guy as his 4th wife to make it into the celestial kingdom is really choosing anything.

I don't see a difference in changing socks and changing bedrooms in the same house. That doesn't seem very stable to me. It may be a learned behaviour for them, but it isn't stable, IMO.

Okay, done with lunch. Just wanted to respond.

I guess my opinion is, in some cases, like the Sister Wives, where they choose and are close to the same age, I don't think they should be torn apart by law. However, where they are "assigned" spouses at a young age to a much older man etc.......they will still say they "chose" but I do not believe it. I am not sure how law could oppose one and not the other though.

Pressing-On · #28 03-22-2011, 11:19 AM

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I guess my opinion is, in some cases, like the Sister Wives, where they choose and are close to the same age, I don't think they should be torn apart by law. However, where they are "assigned" spouses at a young age to a much older man etc.......they will still say they "chose" but I do not believe it. I am not sure how law could oppose one and not the other though.

Well, like I said, we have protection under our First Amendment rights. I don't know where they will draw the line on having sex with your favorite pet for religious purposes in the future. It's just a downward spiral.

Hoovie · #29 03-22-2011, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by onefaith2

according to what I read each wife has their own room and he spends times with each of them.

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Originally Posted by ILG

In the Sister Wives video, they all did have a say. In the more rigid religions, even the man does not have a say....they are "assigned" wives by the prophet. I really oppose that.

No, they are separate.

Kewl. Are the membership dues pretty high?

j/k!

onefaith2 · #30 03-22-2011, 11:26 AM

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Well, like I said, we have protection under our First Amendment rights. I don't know where they will draw the line on having sex with your favorite pet for religious purposes in the future. It's just a downward spiral.

In one sense we maybe could see a downward spiral on what is considered religious freedom. In another sense though they are cracking down on religious free speech and calling it hate crimes.