Why Is Polygamy Frowned Upon By Christians and Others? - Page 2

**shel90** · 02-08-2010, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Lighthouse77

yeah, someone once asked me a hypothetical question and didn't like my answer. It was if someone came to church with a gun and say renounce your religion or die... I told him I don't know what I do, but I probably would just run.. not renounce. There's no reason for me to stand there and let him shoot me.

Nobody is saying that you had to renounce it. I am not sure what this is in reference to...

Tousi · 02-08-2010, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by shel90

This country was founded on Christianity. so if it was found on Mormon values , maybe polygamy will be legal and mongamy would be illegal.

When the Supreme Court made that declaration, the Mormons scurried around and later said they were against polygamy but many (maybe sects) ignored that and continued to practice in secret.

Once in a while, you still see discoveries by the authorities in the news but there's very little of that now...or so they say.

Lighthouse77 · 02-08-2010, 07:29 PM

just saying I don't care for hypothetical questions.

**shel90** · 02-08-2010, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Lighthouse77

just saying I don't care for hypothetical questions.

Ok then, you dont have to answer.

**sallylou** · 02-08-2010, 07:31 PM

The Supreme Court held that anti-polygamy laws are constitutional as an exercise of appropriate governmental power over marriages to maintain social order. The decision is not based on religion (Christan or otherwise). The Supreme Court has uniformly rejected religious arguments.

http://new.stjohns.edu/media/3/2a8ac...96de61a1d1.pdf

Tousi · 02-08-2010, 07:32 PM

And Shel, no, Mormonism is not Christian.

**shel90** · 02-08-2010, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Tousi

When the Supreme Court made that declaration, the Mormons scurried around and later said they were against polygamy but many (maybe sects) ignored that and continued to practice in secret.

Once in a while, you still see discoveries by the authorities in the news but there's very little of that now...or so they say.

Really? I am just trying to see from the OP's point of view and I kinda understand his reasoning. That was why I threw out the hypothetical question.

Tousi · 02-08-2010, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by sallylou

The Supreme Court held that anti-polygamy laws are constitutional as an exercise of appropriate governmental power over marriages to maintain social order. The decision is not based on religion (Christan or otherwise). The Supreme Court has uniformly rejected religious arguments.

http://new.stjohns.edu/media/3/2a8ac...96de61a1d1.pdf

The earlier Supreme Court certainly did.

Tousi · 02-08-2010, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by shel90

Really? I am just trying to see from the OP's point of view and I kinda understand his reasoning. That was why I threw out the hypothetical question.

Sure, you can try to see the OP's view but the fact remains that's just not of America.

**shel90** · 02-08-2010, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Tousi

Sure, you can try to see the OP's view but the fact remains that's just not of America.

That is what boredom from having cabin fever does to me.

Tousi · 02-08-2010, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by shel90

That is what boredom from having cabin fever does to me.

But don't let me stop you from your own inquiry....I think the history is there but if you're not interested, that's okay. I am real, real bad about history but I do remember certain things and if forced to, I can get citations which I'm also lousy at or we can just continue as we are....maybe more fun that way.
You do have one last alternative: grab your jacket and scarf and go shovel the drive,

**shel90** · 02-08-2010, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Tousi

But don't let me stop you from your own inquiry....I think the history is there but if you're not interested, that's okay. I am real, real bad about history but I do remember certain things and if forced to, I can get citations which I'm also lousy at or we can just continue as we are....maybe more fun that way.
You do have one last alternative: grab your jacket and scarf and go shovel the drive,

LOL..I am not good at some parts of history. It is an interesting question by the OP though.

I will shovel on Thursday because we are expecting another 10 to 20 inches of snow...AAAHHH!!!

Lighthouse77 · 02-08-2010, 08:04 PM

History also say we are republic, not a democracy.

Tousi · 02-08-2010, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Lighthouse77

History also say we are republic, not a democracy.

How about a republic that is democratic?

**Reba** · 02-08-2010, 08:37 PM

God said polygamy is wrong for all people. He did NOT approve of polygamy for His people, and each time one of the Old Testament patriarchs participated in it, bad things resulted. God's model for marriage was established with Adam and Eve--one woman for one man.

The Supreme Court said polygamy is illegal for Americans.

I expect this thread will soon be locked.

**TXgolfer** · 02-08-2010, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Reba

God said polygamy is wrong for all people. He did NOT approve of polygamy for His people, and each time one of the Old Testament patriarchs participated in it, bad things resulted. God's model for marriage was established with Adam and Eve--one woman for one man.

The Supreme Court said polygamy is illegal for Americans.

I expect this thread will soon be locked.

Very true.....God's disappointment is expressed many times in the OT.

The seperation of the classes at that time was such that a womens life was better sharing a rich man than being married to a poor man. Also many women had no choice and were held against their will......

Let's just be glad those days are over for the most part.

Mrs Bucket · 02-08-2010, 11:20 PM

This reminds me of another member bringing up polyamory.

**TXgolfer** · 02-08-2010, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Mrs Bucket

This reminds me of another member bringing up polyamory.

02-08-2010, 07:29 PM	#33 (permalink)
Lighthouse77 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 4,167	just saying I don't care for hypothetical questions. __________________ Good thing about standards is that there are so many of them to choose from.

02-08-2010, 07:31 PM	#35 (permalink)
sallylou Potterhead and Janeite Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: My own private Idaho Posts: 6,653	The Supreme Court held that anti-polygamy laws are constitutional as an exercise of appropriate governmental power over marriages to maintain social order. The decision is not based on religion (Christan or otherwise). The Supreme Court has uniformly rejected religious arguments. http://new.stjohns.edu/media/3/2a8ac...96de61a1d1.pdf __________________

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Tousi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 15,733	And Shel, no, Mormonism is not Christian. Last edited by Tousi; 02-08-2010 at 08:54 PM.

02-08-2010, 08:04 PM	#43 (permalink)
Lighthouse77 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 4,167	History also say we are republic, not a democracy. __________________ Good thing about standards is that there are so many of them to choose from.

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02-08-2010, 08:37 PM	#45 (permalink)
Reba Granny Terp Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 39,218	God said polygamy is wrong for all people. He did NOT approve of polygamy for His people, and each time one of the Old Testament patriarchs participated in it, bad things resulted. God's model for marriage was established with Adam and Eve--one woman for one man. The Supreme Court said polygamy is illegal for Americans. I expect this thread will soon be locked.

02-08-2010, 11:20 PM	#47 (permalink)
Mrs Bucket Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 3,941	This reminds me of another member bringing up polyamory.