I regularly have conversations with Christians on the topic of polygyny and big surprise they rarely have any specific scripture to quote that say Jesus had banned polygyny as I am quite certain no such thing exists but they all seem to be of the opinion that ever since Jesus became part of the equation that polygyny was verboten.
So, while I realize that there is a tonne of references on the site, I have never seen a specific thread that presented each of the various references and a synopsis that gives context and an explanation of how it helps support the conclusion that polygyny is not just acceptable but ideally the best answer and with bells on. If there is such a thread then great. If not, then as the guy who likes to focus on the nuts and bolts practical side, I would like to ask that you lend a hand and contribute a couple of bullet points to the presentation one might give to another Christian to convince them in the most simplistic fashion/terms that they have been sold a lie. We know that getting off into the weeds often looses a more casual audience rather than convinces them so no weeds please.
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On a similar note though honestly not as high priority in my mind there is a notion that I was given in a conversation with a Christian that I am dubious about that I would like fact checked if you will forgive the modern obscene language. They made the claim "the Bible teaches that celibacy was better than marriage but that marriage was good and lawful".
That sounds to me like something that is likely to refer to particular situations or people rather than a broad sweeping notion. Christianity is a group selected faith rather than individualist. So I would have thought that the family and by extension marriage would be far more of a focus. So a bit of feedback there would be appreciated as well.
Thanks in advance
So, while I realize that there is a tonne of references on the site, I have never seen a specific thread that presented each of the various references and a synopsis that gives context and an explanation of how it helps support the conclusion that polygyny is not just acceptable but ideally the best answer and with bells on. If there is such a thread then great. If not, then as the guy who likes to focus on the nuts and bolts practical side, I would like to ask that you lend a hand and contribute a couple of bullet points to the presentation one might give to another Christian to convince them in the most simplistic fashion/terms that they have been sold a lie. We know that getting off into the weeds often looses a more casual audience rather than convinces them so no weeds please.
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On a similar note though honestly not as high priority in my mind there is a notion that I was given in a conversation with a Christian that I am dubious about that I would like fact checked if you will forgive the modern obscene language. They made the claim "the Bible teaches that celibacy was better than marriage but that marriage was good and lawful".
That sounds to me like something that is likely to refer to particular situations or people rather than a broad sweeping notion. Christianity is a group selected faith rather than individualist. So I would have thought that the family and by extension marriage would be far more of a focus. So a bit of feedback there would be appreciated as well.
Thanks in advance
