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Old 08-07-2008, 12:51 PM
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Re: Polygamy in the Bible

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Originally Posted by LUKE2447 View Post
Yes, BUT polygamy in itself was not banned. If anything it was more of a restraint due to conditions like today in the USA. Why would I teach to continue in it with the present laws and enviroment? I wouldn't but it does not mean I make it a sin or say it is wrong. Just not the proper situation to condone considering the circumstances.
That's my point. Paul's admonishion and writings regarding monogamy have to be understood in light of Roman law's prohibition against polygamy.

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Also personaly I don't think "one" as said before is ONE but "first" as the text makes more since that way.
I'm not sure about that point bro....but hey...love ya anyway.
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