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Mojo replied to the thread Trouble Confidently Explaining How Polygyny is Still Biblical in NT.Yes, I’d like that parallel version too. Looking forward to the resource. -
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Mojo replied to the thread Only The Rich Guys.Hence, the birth rate decline.
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Mojo replied to the thread While we fret in the shadows….Yep. If it bleeds…it leads.
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When that is all the media shows them.... ...the assumption is that is the norm.
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Joleneakamama replied to the thread While we fret in the shadows….When that is all the media shows them.... ...the assumption is that is the norm.
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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).
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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...
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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...
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Joleneakamama replied to the thread Trouble Confidently Explaining How Polygyny is Still Biblical in NT.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!
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Joleneakamama reacted to Joshua Golembiewski's post in the thread Trouble Confidently Explaining How Polygyny is Still Biblical in NT with Like.
What bible are you using looks like a nice greek interlinear that id like to get my hands on?
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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...
