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From a Christian perspective?From a Christian perspective I vote no on polygamy. Aside from that it isn't an issue here so much.
From a Christian perspective?
Where does the Bible condemn polygamy? I must have missed it. I know that there is a tradition of monogamy in European extracted culture, of which most members are Christian, but that does not mean that monogamy is an inherently Christian ideal, nor that polygamy is contrary to Christianity.
Where does the NT say marriage is only between 2 people?Well.....I use mainly the NT for everything, so, if marriage is between 2 people, then it would make sense for me to have a view based on that. If I claimed to be a Christian (NT) and professed a love for polygamy, that would go against the beleifs that I claim to have. I would not in any way force my Christian values on you or anyone else. BTW, polygamy IS contrary to NT values/beliefs.
Where does the NT say marriage is only between 2 people?
Really? I know there's a bit where Paul says that priests should limit themselves to one wife (implying that other people can have more) but I'm unaware of anything else in Paul's or anyone else's NT writings saying polygamy for the average person is a no noWhere doesn't it? Reread Timothy/Corinthians...actually just read all of the Epistles. Your answers are all there.
Really? I know there's a bit where Paul says that priests should limit themselves to one wife (implying that other people can have more) but I'm unaware of anything else in Paul's or anyone else's NT writings saying polygamy for the average person is a no no
Matthew 19:5 "a man leaves his father and mother and is firmly bonded with his wife" Notice how Jesus did not pluralize "wife".
Ah, the most misquoted passage in the entire Bible...Matthew 19:5 "a man leaves his father and mother and is firmly bonded with his wife" Notice how Jesus did not pluralize "wife".
If we do not then God will smite us. Look to the flaming pits where Canada used to be for proof.So to go back to something earlier. Is there any particular compelling reason for a non Christian citizen of the United States to adopt a biblical perspective in regards to Gay Marriage?
Really/ Obviously you don't live in NSW then... they jump every time the Daily Telegraph says to.
ToucheI'm in Sydney
I don't think the NSW government jumps ever time the Tele says so. That implies that the state government actually does something.
Andreusz said:Because I live here ...?
how do you know it doesnt have an effect?
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