Polygamy in the Bible - Page 3

nahkoe · #21 08-05-2008, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Dora

When I saw all the stuff going on with the Mormon polygamists, I googled information about the effects of polygamy on women and children to see whether or not it was detrimental emotionally, mentally, physically due to abuse, etc.

Couldn't find much about the negative effects.

Found lots of Pro-polygamy stuff.

There is a book written by a woman who escaped from an abusive polygamist sect where the prophet set his eyes on her and made her leave her husband in order to marry him. I'll look it up again. Sad situation.

The religious polygamy is a completely separate issue from the alternative lifestyle polygamy.

The abuse that goes on in the name of religion can be pretty astounding. Of course, abuse occurs in other situations too. I just know the people I knew who practiced this would shake their heads at the religious polygamy. It's different when it's consenting adults vs 14, 15, 18 year old girls who don't realize there is a choice to be made...that's just how it is.

#22 08-05-2008, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Dora

So how do you oppose the idea of modern polygamy when polygamy is obvious "ok" in the Old Testament. How do you argue that it is wrong to have multiply wives in modern society?

From my perspective polygamy puts women in a vulnerable position and is likely to result in abuse for the wife and for the children. Must create such confusion for the children. And there is always the issue of the husband preferring one wife over the other.

Just some rambling thoughts...feel free to contribute your views on the subject.

In this country alone we have 8.5 million more women than we do men.... Polygamy would allow for those women to be taken care of by a husband.... and it works for some people and it is never forbidden in the scriptures... we have many Christian men in other countries with plural wives

Monkeyman · #23 08-05-2008, 05:53 PM

I couldn't deal with the multiple Macy's cards

nahkoe · #24 08-05-2008, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Vaughn

In this country alone we have 8.5 million more women than we do men.... Polygamy would allow for those women to be taken care of by a husband.... and it works for some people and it is never forbidden in the scriptures... we have many Christian men in other countries with plural wives

One. The bolded part might cause you some trouble. lol

Two. This culture and society is not in any way supportive towards polygamy. I don't think it's a good idea to step so far outside the realm of society. Support, friendships, assistance, help, understanding do not exist when you live outside the realm of the accepted.

Esther · #25 08-05-2008, 06:11 PM

A friend of mine refers to the scripture that talks about in the last days it would be 7 women to one man.

My Mom always says "There is no Teepee large enough for more than one woman".

Dora · #26 08-05-2008, 06:14 PM

I'm frankly surprised at the apparent acceptance of this lifestyle by so many mainstrean Christian men.

Also, surprised that women would go for it. I guess having the actual position of "wife" would be more beneficial than just being a mistress...???

This subject blows my mind.

#27 08-05-2008, 06:15 PM

It has existed for centuries and works well for many people who love large families

nahkoe · #28 08-05-2008, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Dora

I'm frankly surprised at the apparent acceptance of this lifestyle by so many mainstrean Christian men.

Also, surprised that women would go for it. I guess having the actual position of "wife" would be more beneficial than just being a mistress...???

This subject blows my mind.

You have to realize that polyamory encompasses more than 1 man, several women. A woman who is attracted to other women would certainly go for it, a man attracted to other men would be all right with the idea too. Not all situations include homosexuality, but quite a lot do.

And not all polyamorous groups live under one roof.

It's kind of a mind blowing subject...really. Even having been exposed to this on the level I have been, it's hard to fully wrap my brain around.

Apocrypha · #29 08-05-2008, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Dora

I'm frankly surprised at the apparent acceptance of this lifestyle by so many mainstrean Christian men.

Also, surprised that women would go for it. I guess having the actual position of "wife" would be more beneficial than just being a mistress...???

This subject blows my mind.

Its been a normal part of human history longer than its been abnormal. The scriptures don't prohibit it. I would only want one wife myself, but as a minister I really don't have the ability to speak where the bible is silent or even accepting of something.

Esther · #30 08-05-2008, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Dora

I'm frankly surprised at the apparent acceptance of this lifestyle by so many mainstrean Christian men.

Also, surprised that women would go for it. I guess having the actual position of "wife" would be more beneficial than just being a mistress...???

This subject blows my mind.

I just don't think I could go for that!