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Originally Posted by Tyk
I've read the whole thread, including all your posts. Didn't you already explain how it wouldn't be adultery or fornication?
If those are indeed sins in that situation, was Abraham in sin(due to his wife's handmaid)? And all the other biblical examples that have been mentioned thus far?
So do you view it as a sin?
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I think that an open marriage could be regarded as sinful. I don't think polygamy would be inherently sinful in and of itself. The difference is Abraham took Sarah's servant Hagar as an additional "wife". This protected her socially and would have granted her entitlements being part of the family. In a very real sense Abraham and Sarah's treatment of Hagar was very harsh considering it was their idea and she was a "wife". Being a "wife" also ensured the woman's children some protections. But with open marriage, there isn't any contractual responsibility. If a couple chose to open their marriage to additional people or another woman there are no protections for that person. Also any children resulting from relations are illegitamate and are not covered by any social contract or entitlement to protection or family provisions. Even a concubine had certain rights under biblical law. So while polygamy may not be sin in and of itself...an open marriage would fail the test.
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