tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261031256338113167.post8290290648001078894..comments2023-10-19T11:47:32.043-04:00Comments on Laurie Here - Contemporary Fiction and MORE - Book Reviews: Becoming Sister Wives: The Story of an Unconventional Marriage by Kody, Meri, Janelle, Christine, and Robyn Brown 'A Mormon/LDS Fundamentalist Polygamist Marriage with 4 Wives!' - Reviewlauriehere.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09313379396004112698noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261031256338113167.post-35084865632914031462015-01-12T23:06:30.647-05:002015-01-12T23:06:30.647-05:00I fail to understand why people in the West are so...I fail to understand why people in the West are so averse or touchy about the concept of polygamy.<br />no one has an issue with promiscuity, or a married man's going womanizing, but when it comes to a solemn union in the form of marriage (legal or spiritual) between one man and several women, people raise their eyebrows as though it was something abominable.<br /><br />Many of the prophets had more than one wife, and though (as far as i know) the Bible does not COMMAND to contract several marriages, it has not negated this option, either. SO, why not make use of it<br /><br />I myself am a proud Muslim. Islam too, allows polygamy (without COMMANDING it). If a man wants to marry more than one woman, he can do so - but not more than four at a time, and he is obliged to deal them justly and equal.<br /><br />it is a courageous step that Mr. Brown has taken, and his family life seems to be a rather happy one. differences of opinion, jealousies, etc. happen everywhere, including monogamous couples. What really counts is how one deals with such situations, and that family seems to do remarkably well.<br /><br />I wish them all the bestAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11870985131026382346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261031256338113167.post-23806260267216563232012-11-05T21:12:39.674-05:002012-11-05T21:12:39.674-05:00Hmmm. I respect your opinion, but just because th...Hmmm. I respect your opinion, but just because the Ten Commandments doesn't exactly say multiple marriages are okay or forbidden, I think it's more appropriate to go with the actions of the "godly" men of the time, which was in practice to have multiple wives. Of course, part of the reason was to have as many children as possible "legally", which they could not do with concubines.<br /><br />I actually think children could do with more parenting, and having more than two parents can only lead to more parenting. And believe me when I say that polyamorous lifestyles thrive ONLY on honesty. The children I have met that had multiple parents of this sort were all well-adjusted, highly moral, and all-around great kids.<br /><br />Now, understand that I personally live in a monogamous marriage, but that is my choice. I don't think the government should legislate marriage - this is a fairly new thing in the world. It used to be marriages were strictly spiritual - you declared yourselves to be married, had your spiritual leader - whatever denomination - hold a ceremony to make it "official" and that was it. Before that, before the church got involved, it was even simpler. The parents agreed and poof, it was done. <br /><br />I would love to carry on a discussion about this with you - understand that I mean no disrespect to your beliefs, nor do I necessarily believe everything I'll argue (Devil's Advocate is a role I love to play), but I think it's an interesting topic.<br /><br />BTW, sorry to hear about your illness. I have fibromyalgia and arthritis in multiple joints, among other things, so I know about spasms, although thanks Goddess mine aren't as bad you have to deal with. :-( I'm so sorry to hear that.<br /><br />I recently read an interesting YA horror novel set in Amish country called "The Hallowed Ones" - it involves vampires, of a sort, and is quite a good book if that's your cuppa. You said you like chick-lit - have you read the Julie Kenner books featuring Kate Conner, demon-hunting soccer mom? They're really fun and a good story.<br /><br />Hey, if we're not already connected on Goodreads and you're on there, give me a holler. I'll be happy to recommend books any time... I know it takes you awhile longer to get to them, but I love books and love talking books ... :-)Katy Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00545922085061044768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261031256338113167.post-42745335720517146652012-11-04T13:29:18.151-05:002012-11-04T13:29:18.151-05:00This book IS a very controversial subject! Please ...This book IS a very controversial subject! Please leave MORE comments!<br />Laurielauriehere.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09313379396004112698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261031256338113167.post-66822168385893728432012-11-04T13:28:22.466-05:002012-11-04T13:28:22.466-05:00Hi Katy!
So glad you left a comment!
LOVE your hum...Hi Katy!<br />So glad you left a comment!<br />LOVE your humor about the subject! Yes, I'd have to agree that maybe some things WOULD get done around the house! LOL! Good one!<br />Yes, I AM aware of the Bible and the men having multiple wives, but we are talking OLD Testament here. The NEW Testament is completely different, especially after Christ came to us. Remember Christ came to forgive us our sins, and after he was murdered, as was the plan, NO ONE practiced polygamy.<br />I have an objection to what you say about the 10 Commandments. I would have to get my Bible out to verify it states exactly as you say it does, but according to what you wrote, it says 'and be true to your spouse.' That is singular. One. One spouse. Nowhere does it state you are to have MORE than '1' spouse. Also, what is the definition of being 'true'? It could be considered many, but being true would mean honesty. There is NO honesty when you are sleeping with all the other sister wives. Where IS the honor to God, as he made us, when the husband is sleeping with multiple so-called wives?<br />Even our legal system does NOT allow multiple marriages, and you can be imprisoned for up to 5 years for each wife for doing so.<br />Here is a GREAT quote I found: I maintain that plural marriages are not marriages at all. Marriage, in it's only true, moral form, consists of two adults who maintain a sexually exclusive and intimate love relationship based on shared values, and so there is no possible way any person can consider him or herself "married" when five other people are sexually involved. <br />You can find that at this site: http://www.andtheylivedhappilyeverafter.com/polygamy.html<br />Polygamist marriages ARE associated with Fundamentalist religions because your regular mainstream religion does NOT stand for it. It is NOT the 'norm' and NOT endorsed, as it should not be.<br />We NEED to preserve the 'traditional marriage'. We think our children are messed up now with so much divorce, throw in MORE polygamy, and we'll have worse problems. Look at the Brown's one, (actually several of them feel this same way) daughter who states on television to the public that 'I don't want to SHARE my husband." I think that child said it ALL right there.lauriehere.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09313379396004112698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261031256338113167.post-27593318173638939052012-11-03T23:09:17.751-04:002012-11-03T23:09:17.751-04:00There are multiple examples in the Bible about plu...There are multiple examples in the Bible about plural marriages! David, Solomon, Abraham - which of the "fathers" of Christianity didn't have dozens if not hundreds of wives? plus, Abraham's wife, Sarah, was also his sister, you know. The ten commandments only say to be honorable and true to your spouse, it doesn't limit the number of spouses one may have. *shrug*<br /><br />Having known many polyamorists, I'm comfortable with the choice for people to live in multiple households. I wish it wasn't always being associated with fundamentalist religions, however. Personally, I wouldn't at all mind a couple sister wives and maybe a couple more husbands, too - then maybe stuff would get done around here! :-)Katy Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00545922085061044768noreply@blogger.com