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Problem with poly "community" is that are actually several different communities. Some do deserve scorn, while others are very close to us (like polyfidelity). To make analogy, just like polygamist who practice underage marriage aren't...

Assumptions? Sure! Even I got assumptions! :-) I assume that the wealthier a man was, the more excess he could afford and would indulge in. If you have to struggle to buy hay, you may not even own a horse. If you have fair access to hay, you...

I will get a Pic of the cover page when I get home. Here is the parable of the ten virgins showing how they changed the meaning. Marriages (plural) turned into wedding (singular) festivities (plural). Gotta tow the Roman Catholic party line!

What bible are you using looks like a nice greek interlinear that id like to get my hands on?

I agree and I think poor is doing the opposite - only complaining about what you don't have. Like you Jolene, I grew up on a farm and we ate what we produced. The work was hard but satisfying, and you learnt to appreciate having a full belly and...

Exactly! My dad was full time army guard reserves. When he applied for a loan once the bank told him he didn't make enough to live on....and he only claimed the two children that had birth certificates. There were FIVE of us and my sisters did...

Totally agree with this! But in pointing out differences in Orthodox beliefs compared to most of us here would explain why our dear brother will not likely find any Orthodox brethren around here. What differentiates their church is the...

Assumptions? Sure! Even I got assumptions! :-) I assume that the wealthier a man was, the more excess he could afford and would indulge in. If you have to struggle to buy hay, you may not even own a horse. If you have fair access to hay, you...

For the likes of kings there were political marriages, so they weren't bought but given by another king/ruler to ensure peaceful relations between the nations. Abraham and Jacob were given wives by the existing wife/wives. These men grew to be...

most all the Patriarchs had multiple wives. Did they just "buy" them or lean on their impeccable wit? But what about the poor guys never mentioned in scripture- did they poly? what is the assumption?

I’m not so sure about that. I read the article. These folks are freaks. I wouldn’t say more acceptable. What I do think is that society assumes that this is what polygyny is all about (cult leaders, abuse and torture).

What does that look like? How does it happen?

The 60 day ceasefire is contingent on Iran opening the Strait, which I don’t think that Iran will do. Iran’s unwillingness will cement their neighbors positions against them and Trump will proceed to finish the job. He’s acting like he’s playing...

I agree and I think poor is doing the opposite - only complaining about what you don't have. Like you Jolene, I grew up on a farm and we ate what we produced. The work was hard but satisfying, and you learnt to appreciate having a full belly and...

I agree and I think poor is doing the opposite - only complaining about what you don't have. Like you Jolene, I grew up on a farm and we ate what we produced. The work was hard but satisfying, and you learnt to appreciate having a full belly and...