Sister Wives

[ILG]

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

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.

LOL! Well, I can only say, that is a different subject. Not one I have thought too much about nor care to.

[ILG]

Originally Posted by Hoovie

Kewl. Are the membership dues pretty high?







j/k!

Very high, from what I understand. Although this guy has one wife take care of all the kids while the rest work, so it's probably not too bad. There is probably a link to contact them if you want to convert.

[Twisp]

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

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.

Well, an animal can't be a consenting adult, so there is a clear line there.

[Hoovie]

Originally Posted by ILG

Very high, from what I understand. Although this guy has one wife take care of all the kids while the rest work, so it's probably not too bad. There is probably a link to contact them if you want to convert.

I'll just say it's "intriguing" and leave it at that!

[ILG]

Originally Posted by Hoovie

I'll just say it's "intriguing" and leave it at that!

Yeah, I think to get into the club, your first wife has to be brainwashed into thinking she won't get into the celestial heaven without it.

[Stephanas]

Originally Posted by ILG

Anybody seen Sister Wives? It is about a Mormon guy who has 4 wives. It is really interesting to watch, in my opinion. I do think though, in this day and age, when gays with kids are accepted and it's "okay" to marry 4 women as long as it's not all at the same time, that these people should be given a break. They do this because they were raised this way (most of them) and taught that it is the right thing to do, religion wise. I don't think the law should break them up. (Although after reading a number of books on the FLDS, I do agree with the raid they did....if not how they did it.)

The public polygamy debate is all about the money.

Are all four wives entitled to full spousal benefits on the death of the husband?

How many immigrant wives can one man bring into the country? Or, more to the question, how many immigrant husbands can one woman bring into the country?

[ILG]

So, if this guy with 4 wives has a "revelation" that his doctrine is wrong, what should he do?

[ILG]

Originally Posted by Stephanas

The public polygamy debate is all about the money.

Are all four wives entitled to full spousal benefits on the death of the husband?

How many immigrant wives can one man bring into the country? Or, more to the question, how many immigrant husbands can one woman bring into the country?

He is only legally married to one, but four in the eyes of his church.

[NotforSale]

Originally Posted by ILG

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.

Not sure if you had the chance to watch the Documentary that I posted, but this film is chock full of personal testimonies of men and women who were polygamists, and children of polygamists, and how breaking free from this bondage was a pure nightmare.

I never realized the depth of dysfunction in these groups until I viewed this program. There are so many problems within this lifestyle and the shocking realities left me stunned for days.

Sexual abuse of children, Fathers not knowing the names of their own children, jealousy between the Sister Wives, fear motivating the women to never leave, women marrying men old enough to be their father, and the trauma of those who decided to break free are only some of the extreme dilemmas these people faced.

Comparing monogamous marriages to polygamy is not a good parallel, and in fact is all the more reason to keep marriage between one man and one woman. Polygamy only spirals the Family unit into further disarray and brokenness, and in no wise is a good alternative. In many respects, I see this alternative (Polygamy) no different than Gay Marriage.

[ILG]

Originally Posted by NotforSale

Not sure if you had the chance to watch the Documentary that I posted, but this film is chock full of personal testimonies of men and women who were polygamists, and children of polygamists, and how breaking free from this bondage was a pure nightmare.

I never realized the depth of dysfunction in these groups until I viewed this program. There are so many problems within this lifestyle and the shocking realities left me stunned for days.

Sexual abuse of children, Fathers not knowing the names of their own children, jealousy between the Sister Wives, fear motivating the women to never leave, women marrying men old enough to be their father, and the trauma of those who decided to break free are only some of the extreme dilemmas these people faced.

Comparing monogamous marriages to polygamy is not a good parallel, and in fact is all the more reason to keep marriage between one man and one woman. Polygamy only spirals the Family unit into further disarray and brokenness, and in no wise is a good alternative. In many respects, I see this alternative (Polygamy) no different than Gay Marriage.

I didn't get a chance to watch it yet, but probably will tonight. Thanks for the link.