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MeganC reacted to frederick's post in the thread Exodus 22:16-17: "pre-marital sex" = the beginning of marriage? with
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You said it correctly; it is a consensual relationship and she is claimed. That is what gives the right for the sex. If she doesn't consent, it's rape not a marriage. She wasn't his so he had no right for sex and raping her doesn't change it... -
frederick replied to the thread Exodus 22:16-17: "pre-marital sex" = the beginning of marriage?.You said it correctly; it is a consensual relationship and she is claimed. That is what gives the right for the sex. If she doesn't consent, it's rape not a marriage. She wasn't his so he had no right for sex and raping her doesn't change it... -
frederick reacted to Man_in_the_Middle's post in the thread Support Advice for supporting first wife in accepting polygyny. with Like.
I am going to push back on some of what you have said here. It is true that our wives have legal options at their disposal and we should be very aware of them. That said, your take seems to be that if his wife does not want him to take another...
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steve replied to the thread Exodus 22:16-17: "pre-marital sex" = the beginning of marriage?.Taking slaves in a war is a given, do you need documentation on that? The special instructions for converting a slave taken in war are given for a reason. Is there a problem with understanding that? -
Joleneakamama reacted to steve's post in the thread Prayer request friend in need of church + prayer with Like.
If there is any elder abuse that can be investigated, it can be reported anonymously. Investigators could help turn the table on her threats. -
Joleneakamama reacted to Victorious's post in the thread Support Advice for supporting first wife in accepting polygyny. with Like.
You have a point, and so does she. But viewed in isolation there is no big picture acknowledgment of the blueprint of our Creator. A bird can be happy in its cage. I left the cage door open for hours before the bird even ventured to perch on the...
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steve reacted to YoreyC's post in the thread Prayer request friend in need of church + prayer with
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my buddy's mom came back from hospital and she's back to abusing him and his dad. from what he tells me: she hoards stuff she messes with his attempts to care for himself like by sabotaging his cooking she violates personal boundaries and... -
steve replied to the thread Prayer request friend in need of church + prayer.If there is any elder abuse that can be investigated, it can be reported anonymously. Investigators could help turn the table on her threats.
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steve reacted to Victorious's post in the thread Support Advice for supporting first wife in accepting polygyny. with Like.
You have a point, and so does she. But viewed in isolation there is no big picture acknowledgment of the blueprint of our Creator. A bird can be happy in its cage. I left the cage door open for hours before the bird even ventured to perch on the...
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steve reacted to Joleneakamama's post in the thread Support Advice for supporting first wife in accepting polygyny. with Like.
Husband and sons do tree trimming and removal here. Rope and saddle technical removals are something they are extremely proficient at. They also trim properly so the trees keep their natural beauty. It does pay well.....and a long time ago I...
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steve replied to the thread Exodus 22:16-17: "pre-marital sex" = the beginning of marriage?.He owns the woman that he took in war. She is his slave UNLESS he chooses to take her as a wife.
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MeganC reacted to Man_in_the_Middle's post in the thread Exodus 22:16-17: "pre-marital sex" = the beginning of marriage? with Like.
I am with Steve on this one. I think he is indicating a 12 month hiatus on her part but as he said, that is just a suggestion. If they are not married, she is fair game. BE CAREFUL with a situation like this. In fact, I recommend running away...
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MeganC reacted to steve's post in the thread Exodus 22:16-17: "pre-marital sex" = the beginning of marriage? with Like.
In my opinion, if the boyfriend doesn’t want to “put a ring on it” it’s fornication. If she wants to leave that life and wants to walk a righteous walk, I would suggest that she be celibate for a year before starting a new relationship...
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steve replied to the thread Exodus 22:16-17: "pre-marital sex" = the beginning of marriage?.In my opinion, if the boyfriend doesn’t want to “put a ring on it” it’s fornication. If she wants to leave that life and wants to walk a righteous walk, I would suggest that she be celibate for a year before starting a new relationship...
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MeganC replied to the thread Random Comments.Russia is fascist in the classical sense. The government controls everything but doesn't own it. It is a shade of difference from communism that allows some market activity. But as we have seen with different oligarchs losing their fiefdoms...