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Originally Posted by Sam
there are several kinds of marriage in the Bible
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Yep. And God appears to bless men and women who enter into each of these institutions. That would lead me to conclude that God doesn't focus so much on a specific "morality" regarding marriage... but rather social justice. Marriage under the Law of Moses was a legally recognized institution designed to protect women and children from abandonment and exploitation. The dowry and the writ of divorcement (which established grounds for terminating the marriage before the judges) were a safety net.
Essentially, God allowed for various expressions of human intimacy... as long as it was legal and ensured justice towards all involved.
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