Polygamy in the Bible

[Dora]

BTW, thanks to Pastor DtSalaz for all the good anti-polygamy posting. I'm still just on the floor in complete SHOCK that Christian men actually condone polygamy and think it is not against Christian principles. The practice of polygamy does NOT line up with the teachings of Jesus Christ concerning how we are to treat our fellow human beings.

Polygamy was NEVER the ideal situation. Even though the OT LAW provided conduct guidelines for the practice of slavery, it was NEVER God's ideal. Israelites were given guidelines for conducting themselves as slaves while they were in bondage. God's people, of ALL people knew how it felt to be in the position of "SLAVE" and I can't believe they felt on top of the world being in bondage no matter how well they were treated.

Likewise, I can't believe that women throughout history "enjoyed" being part of a harem of wives - custom or no custom. Women have been subjected to any number of debasements throughout history. Stripped of dignity, respect and value throughout history, it's no wonder women have fought to have their basic human rights recognized and given true significance. It's no sin to desire the basic privilege of being respected as a human being as opposed to being viewed as a piece of property, as a lesser being, as a person with impaired intellect due to her sex, etc., etc.