TrueGirlPower wrote:Shalom Y'all!
I'm very new here (just joined actually), but WOW; it is SO amazing to see fellow brothers and sisters discussing things like polygamy. I was just banned from YahSpace for posting an article as such. lol
*Throwing my hat into the ring*
Have any here read these articles? They explain in good detail what y'all are talking about here.
Objection to Polygamy, and Their Common-Sense Answers By Sam Chapman BIBLICAL PLURAL MARRIAGES RIGHT OR WRONG? WHAT DOES YAHUAH SAY? Also, here are some articles about Marriage, Divorce and Remarriage; kinda off subject, but it goes into a LOT of what Bro. kickme is talking about.
Marriage, Divorce and Remarriage. by Scott Diffenderfer What God Has Joined (What does the Bible really teach about divorce?) There are more, but these will do fine.
I learned about polygamy almost a year ago. The the question was first brought to me, I was kinda like, "can this still be scriptural for today?". Like most, I thought that a man having more than one wife was PURE adultery; I didn't stop to think of our forefathers and foremothers whom had and were in polygamous relationships. Shoot, if it wasn't for them, we would not be here.
Anyways, I studied it out for myself, and WOW; I just saw it.
Ever since then, I just new that Yah wanted me in such a relationship. Well...at least I "thought" it was...no need to open that can of worms. *sighs*
Anyways, I personally see no problems with polygamy what so ever. I see it as a good thing.
Watchman555 said above "what would be some of the reasons for having multiple wives in this season?"
Well, I am sure it varies from man to man and even from woman to woman, but said brother whom I was involved with (not naming names) wanted a big family. He wanted to start a farm and live off the land that Yah would provide us. It was very sweet and endearing actually.
And to be honest, if given the chance, I'd still do it.
I believe whole heartedly the polygamy is both a good and positive thing; it CAN work. All parties have to be of one mind. If there is no unity, it will only cause strife, and if one is using and or lying to the other, it will only end in heart ache.
Shalom and hugs to all.
Adrianne ~