Polygamy, Your thoughts.

As long ss everyone is of age and threes no abuse or other ugliness going on....none of my business, or the government's either. It could be an effective way to manage a household. Not my personal choice, but that's ok.

There is a point where societal values have to ensure the protection of the family unit. Argue about gay marriage or not - that decision has pretty much been made (especially here in Canada, where it's been law for several years now). Multiple spouses, however, continues down that slipper slope that erodes basic family values. Sure, you can argue, that the family has changed, that a definition of a family isn't relevant anymore, but I disagree.

A tolerant society is not one that suggests "anything goes", but rather protects the weakest members of society, and forges a common understanding of what makes us stronger.

There is nothing illegal about a husband and wife choosing to add a mistress to their relationship. I'm not convinced our government needs to condone the activity.

What consenting adults do is their business. Gov't should not be making laws about social issues. Someone mentioned marrying a coffee table...heck, if someone wants to marry a darn coffee table, then that's their prerogative!

Do what you will as long as you harm none....

My husband and I have actually had serious talks about having one or 2 more women into our relationship. Nothing to do with religion but for other reasons. 1 or 2 more incomes in the home, 1 or 2 more people to clean, cook, do laundry, yard work whatever. My husband works 16-20 hours a day 7 days a week spring and fall with working 5 days a week 16-20 hrs a day in the summer; so during his busy time it is overwhelming for me to take care of our 4br 4 bath 3 finished story home, yard work and our 9+ pets. The new women wouldn't have any children coming into the relationship nor be having any more children once they are with us. I would ALWAYS be the HBIC and what I say goes! For us, perfect!

However, that being said, I have one child and he has 3 and we wouldn't want our kids to be confused about what's going on, so that's why we haven't done it. I'm sure we could find a way to explain it to them but with our ex's involved until our kids are all 18, it's just not the drama we want to deal with. So in 14 years...this might be a real thing for us, until then perhaps I can rescue a illegal sex slave or something like that, give her a bedroom and let her live with us for free and all she has to do is cook and clean and laundry...hhhmmmmmmm imagine that!

Kris

There is a point where societal values have to ensure the protection of the family unit. Argue about gay marriage or not - that decision has pretty much been made (especially here in Canada, where it's been law for several years now). Multiple spouses, however, continues down that slipper slope that erodes basic family values. Sure, you can argue, that the family has changed, that a definition of a family isn't relevant anymore, but I disagree.

A tolerant society is not one that suggests "anything goes", but rather protects the weakest members of society, and forges a common understanding of what makes us stronger.

There is nothing illegal about a husband and wife choosing to add a mistress to their relationship. I'm not convinced our government needs to condone the activity.

A bunch of cliche terms with no real meaning. "Basic family values". Nonsense. Basic family values for years included beating the children and/or wife. They were eroded by the feminist movement and concern for child welfare. And good thing too.

Explain to me how more parents involved harms a child. You can't. I'm still waiting for a response to "One mommy and one daddy are the best environment to raise a child in." Hasn't come in yet.

A tolerant society is one that practices tolerance. Not one that imposes beliefs on others.

Whatever makes people happy. I don't care what anyone does.

The reason you could not share your husband ... you were raised with the "notion" that it's OK for a woman to have a positive sense of self worth. It's OK for you to feel that your are equal to a man.

Girls raised in polygamy are not taught this. If a woman who share's her husband is jealous ... the woman has a problem. She's the bad guy. It's not like "Big Love" ... girls raised in this environment are taught they are second class citizens.

that is also how girls are raised in the middle east, even Mexice (the oldest boy of the family gets no discipline and is revered) it's someone else's culture. I feel lucky I was born in america, I feel lucky I was raised Wiccan and not brainwashed by a Christian family - there's many who don't agree with that. Everyone will never agree on everything.

Wow. Brainwashed? I am a Christian and am raising my children in a Christian environment. The main point of Christianity is love. We are to love our neighbor as ourselves-and our neighbor is anyone/everyone. That doesn't mean I have to love everyone's choices (that's called discernment-not judgmental). I do not think I am brainwashing my children. They certainly have the freedom to choose what they believe or don't believe.

This is in response to Kris... I am not sure how to respond by the quote.

My husband and I have actually had serious talks about having one or 2 more women into our relationship. Nothing to do with religion but for other reasons. 1 or 2 more incomes in the home, 1 or 2 more people to clean, cook, do laundry, yard work whatever. My husband works 16-20 hours a day 7 days a week spring and fall with working 5 days a week 16-20 hrs a day in the summer; so during his busy time it is overwhelming for me to take care of our 4br 4 bath 3 finished story home, yard work and our 9+ pets. The new women wouldn't have any children coming into the relationship nor be having any more children once they are with us. I would ALWAYS be the HBIC and what I say goes! For us, perfect!

However, that being said, I have one child and he has 3 and we wouldn't want our kids to be confused about what's going on, so that's why we haven't done it. I'm sure we could find a way to explain it to them but with our ex's involved until our kids are all 18, it's just not the drama we want to deal with. So in 14 years...this might be a real thing for us, until then perhaps I can rescue a illegal sex slave or something like that, give her a bedroom and let her live with us for free and all she has to do is cook and clean and laundry...hhhmmmmmmm imagine that!


If he works that much hire the help! This is in response to the one named Kris

As far as I'm concerned it's none of my business, wouldn't do and I believe the Bible. I don't have to judge one day we will all answer for our own life. I have enough to do to keep myself and my own business in line. To each his own. That's my 2 cents worth.

Honestly, I would welcome the extra help around the house. But, I wouldn't want to share my husband, therefore not an option for me.

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This, along with moral and religious reasons. Not only that but unless there are a lot of bisexuals involved the only person who really "benefits" is the husband.

What on earth does this have to do with losing weight?!?

You're in the Chit-chat section, dear.

To each his own. I could never do it but I certainly wouldn't do anything to stop anyone else doing it. I know someone in a polyamorous relationship. I dont approve.....i wasn't brought up to believe in it. But its not my life. As long as it doesn't hurt anyone in the relationship, that's the main thing.

The reason you could not share your husband ... you were raised with the "notion" that it's OK for a woman to have a positive sense of self worth. It's OK for you to feel that your are equal to a man.

Girls raised in polygamy are not taught this. If a woman who share's her husband is jealous ... the woman has a problem. She's the bad guy. It's not like "Big Love" ... girls raised in this environment are taught they are second class citizens.

that is also how girls are raised in the middle east, even Mexice (the oldest boy of the family gets no discipline and is revered) it's someone else's culture. I feel lucky I was born in america, I feel lucky I was raised Wiccan and not brainwashed by a Christian family - there's many who don't agree with that. Everyone will never agree on everything.

What about being brain washed by a Muslim family? Or a Jewish family? Why are Christians the bad guys in this?

Because in the US, Christianity is the vocal majority against any marriage that isn't "one man, one woman." This makes them an easy (and largest) target for criticism of all types. It's also built into Christianity to actively go out and try to convert people, which a large number construe as "go make everyone think as you do" (even when "you" are wrong about the interpretations).

The Qu'ran actually teaches outright that polygamy is okay as long as all spouses are equally provided for (Surah 4:3), so a Muslim that teaches that it's outright wrong isn't doing their homework.

Compare that to the Bible, where there are many cases of polygamy, there isn't much said outright about whether it's kosher. Combine that with the commandment that says adultery is wrong, and people's misunderstanding about how true poly relationships work even in a general sense (I know so many people who don't seem to understand even the simple difference regarding knowledge and consent between the two situations), and you end up with religious teachings that are so open to interpretation that they can swing in every direction.

I'm not as versed in Judaism, so I can't really comment on it, but in my experience, they're generally "live and let live" about most matters and any amount of what may be considered "brainwashing" or "indoctrination" is going on with their own people, behind closed doors, and not publicly, in an attempt to make the world conform.

Love's a funny thing. What works for one does not work for another.

Sounds like love has a lot in common with weight loss.

I however agree that 1 mommy, 1 daddy, is the best environment for a child.

If I may ask, why?

I know this is a very common belief. But I just want to know why people think that. I could prove it wrong 8 different ways from Sunday. But everyone always says it and I just always wonder why...

Because both religion and society (often these go hand and hand depending on where you live) have pounded this into our heads from the time were were old enough to say "mama" and "dada"

1 mommy and 1 daddy is best for a child??? I was raised that way and no, that wasn't always best. So is it best that the mommy beats the **** out of the kids because daddy is working out of town and mommy is too stressed and takes it out on the kids? Or Daddy beats the **** out of mommy, calls her names, and belittles her in front of the children? Or Daddy is a drug addict and is shooting up in front of the kids? The children should stay in that environment because it is "best"? Well my dear, you have obviously lived a very good life if you feel that way, and lucky you. Ignorance is bliss! unfortunately that isn't the life for the majority of children in this day and age, it is the latter or worse as I mentioned above. And what does religion have to do with anything? People who choose to live a lifestyle out of your or society's norm still can be good people, religious or not, single marriage or plural, gay or straight. FYI there are good people that aren't exactly like you.

One daddy and one mommy is not the best way to raise a child. How can I say this? Easy. Give me one drunk, abusive daddy and one enabling mommy and there goes your theory. It has to be done on an individual, case by case basis.

While true, the problem is you can't make social policy (laws) that work on an individual basis. The line has to be drawn somewhere to apply to everyone. People who say "the government should stay away" don't seem to understand that the law HAS to be written otherwise someone IS going to break it.

Case in point - everyone here seems to agree thinks that "18" is the magic age for being an adult, when the age of consent is 15-17 in the US, lower in other countries, and marriage laws are still very different. Like it or not, that *is* the government getting involved in enforcing the law.