Polygamy in the Old Testament and the New

[Deborah13]

However,in alaBama they don't issue marriage licenses.

They don't issue marriage license in Alabama?

I think the OP was just addressing questions about God's law, not man's law. Man does not determine what is sinful.

 

[Mike]

I agree, I believe it supports that model too. But one of the questions in the OP is, 'is it a sin'. It's been said many times on this forum that God does not change, He does not change in His nature, etc. Does God see it as a sin?

I defer to 1 Corinthians 7:17-24. Interestingly, this comes in the section of Paul's letter that is speaking to marriage. Using the one man - one woman model as the starting point, perhaps polygamy isn't a sin entirely, but it is if it is in disobedience to God's call for any particular believer. I'd say a believing man should be certain this is the will of God, and so should the woman who weds a married man. Honest and careful listening is a must before making that decision.

 

[Deborah13]

I defer to 1 Corinthians 7:17-24. Interestingly, this comes in the section of Paul's letter that is speaking to marriage. Using the one man - one woman model as the starting point, perhaps polygamy isn't a sin entirely, but it is if it is in disobedience to God's call for any particular believer. I'd say a believing man should be certain this is the will of God, and so should the woman who weds a married man. Honest and careful listening is a must before making that decision.

Thanks Mike, that makes sense to me. I hadn't thought about these verses in reference to polygamy, DUH....
When putting these verses together with the other verses I think a logical answer can be formed and it explains why Paul didn't just come out and forbid it.
Martin Luther said something similar to what you have said.

 

[jasonc]

They don't issue marriage license in Alabama?

I think the OP was just addressing questions about God's law, not man's law. Man does not determine what is sinful.

Nope, the statement of a coming reality is this. If polygamy was legal was today.convince me why I can't look fir a second wife,flirt,with any girl I see and my wife the same.

 

[By Grace]

Only an idiot would want more than one wife.

Are you making a reference to the Fundamentalist Mormons?

 

[Deborah13]

Nope, the statement of a coming reality is this. If polygamy was legal was today.convince me why I can't look fir a second wife,flirt,with any girl I see and my wife the same.

In an effort to resolve the issue in advance of a potential future in which same-sex marriages may be declared legal once again, Senate Bill 377 would remove the requirement that couples obtain a license from a probate judge and replace it instead with a contract process requiring only a signature by a notary public, clergy member, or attorney. The bill would only allow two adult parties to join in marriage and would prohibit currently-married people from marrying a second time.....

State Senator Greg Albritton (R-Range) said, “When you invite the state into those matters of personal or religious import, it creates difficulties… Early twentieth century, if you go back and look and try to find marriage licenses for your grandparents or great grandparents, you won’t find it. What you will find instead is where people have come in and recorded when a marriage has occurred.” Senator Albritton wants to abandon the state’s recent experiment in marriage licensing and instead return to the older system where couples choose who they want to marry without government approval.....

Now that Senate Bill 377 has passed through the Alabama Senate, it moves on to the state’s House Judiciary Committee, where it will seek approval for a full vote before the Alabama House of Representatives.
http://truthinmedia.com/alabama-senate-approves-bill-to-abolish-marriage-licensing/
Here's a newer article...
http://www.thenewcivilrightsmovemen...nate_passes_bill_to_abolish_marriage_licenses

This new way of filing marriage as a contract rather than a license has nothing to do with polygamy being legal. It's basically returning to a legal common law marriage contract. I've said before that this would eliminate Christians and pastors from having to give permission for same-sex marriage licenses. I'm glad to see Alabama doing something about it. It's always been that way in my state and many other states until the late-1900's, such as Ohio. We will probably see this happening in other states as well.

 

[Edward]

Are you making a reference to the Fundamentalist Mormons?

You betcha' lol.

No, seriously, I actually had King Solomon in mind. He was purportedly the wisest man to ever live and had 700 or more wives...?? That does not add up on my calcamulator lol

One wife at a time is more than enough.

 

[jasonc]

In an effort to resolve the issue in advance of a potential future in which same-sex marriages may be declared legal once again, Senate Bill 377 would remove the requirement that couples obtain a license from a probate judge and replace it instead with a contract process requiring only a signature by a notary public, clergy member, or attorney. The bill would only allow two adult parties to join in marriage and would prohibit currently-married people from marrying a second time.....

State Senator Greg Albritton (R-Range) said, “When you invite the state into those matters of personal or religious import, it creates difficulties… Early twentieth century, if you go back and look and try to find marriage licenses for your grandparents or great grandparents, you won’t find it. What you will find instead is where people have come in and recorded when a marriage has occurred.” Senator Albritton wants to abandon the state’s recent experiment in marriage licensing and instead return to the older system where couples choose who they want to marry without government approval.....

Now that Senate Bill 377 has passed through the Alabama Senate, it moves on to the state’s House Judiciary Committee, where it will seek approval for a full vote before the Alabama House of Representatives.
http://truthinmedia.com/alabama-senate-approves-bill-to-abolish-marriage-licensing/
Here's a newer article...
http://www.thenewcivilrightsmovemen...nate_passes_bill_to_abolish_marriage_licenses

This new way of filing marriage as a contract rather than a license has nothing to do with polygamy being legal. It's basically returning to a legal common law marriage contract. I've said before that this would eliminate Christians and pastors from having to give permission for same-sex marriage licenses. I'm glad to see Alabama doing something about it. It's always been that way in my state and many other states until the late-1900's, such as Ohio. We will probably see this happening in other states as well.

Won't be long,polygamy was legal in the us until the Mormons.

The argument is there.

 

[jasonc]

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morrill_Anti-Bigamy_Act

1862,it was made illegal.

 

[Mike]

Let's keep in mind where we are and the guidelines for the A&T. :yes

 

[reba]

Gen 3:1 Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden?

 

[jasonc]

Let's keep in mind where we are and the guidelines for the A&T. :yes

My post is revelant.

Jason has a lust problem, he sees young woman. Rather then burn in sin. Why limit him to one wife?

Exactly how is one today if it's legal will one find more then wife?
Women are cattle again,given via dowry?
Consentual dating as its now acceptable that a man or woman may have more then two spouses?

Jason and tammy.tammy marries jim,I marry cindy.none of us are divorced.

It's now Said the above isn't a sin.in Nepal ,the men can't divorce and must have one spouse but not the women.

 

[JohnDB]

1 Timothy 3:2 (NIV)
I have had my share of arguments with God. I don't want to be in a position of telling God, "no" again...or suffer a heartbreak from God making me available for whatever position He wants me in.

So....I would also council others who love God to make themselves available and ready to be whatever God wants from them.

 

[reba]

Gen_2:24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.

tom is married to Sally and to Joyce.. if tom and Joyce are one flesh and tom has relations with sally arnt sally and joyce having relations ?..

 

[jasonc]

Gen_2:24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.

tom is married to Sally and to Joyce.. if tom and Joyce are one flesh and tom has relations with sally arnt sally and joyce having relations ?..

I agree,but the can of worms is open.when thar was written polygamy is the same book was mentioned,moses after exodus says one man and his wife cleave together

 

[reba]

1 Timothy 3:2 (NIV)
I have had my share of arguments with God. I don't want to be in a position of telling God, "no" again...or suffer a heartbreak from God making me available for whatever position He wants me in.

So....I would also council others who love God to make themselves available and ready to be whatever God wants from them.

I read this as a strong suggestion that you support plural marriage..
So because the creep Jeffers said God told him to marry those kids he should be counseled to do so.. ?

This is a very interesting thread..

 

[Jethro Bodine]

My wife and I share the same...brain.

Perhaps she would consider not hogging so much of it and share more of it with you.
(She told me to say that.)

 

[jasonc]

I read this as a strong suggestion that you support plural marriage..
So because the creep Jeffers said God told him to marry those kids he should be counseled to do so.. ?

This is a very interesting thread..

Indeed. The can of worms isn't closed yet .

 

[th1b.taylor]

I read this as a strong suggestion that you support plural marriage..
So because the creep Jeffers said God told him to marry those kids he should be counseled to do so.. ?

This is a very interesting thread..

It is enlightening! From about eight I watched men come a go in my house and received a Sex Ed Course that would shame any Sex Ed Teacher to tears. And then from ten forward I lived in the midst of an Open Marriage. I find it remarkable that the people, man or woman, that will support polygamy have, absolutely, no idea the permanent damage it does to the children.

Let me just say this, when a filthy image enters the eye gate, there is no exit.

 

[reba]

Perhaps she would consider not hogging so much of it and share more of it with you.
(She told me to say that.)