Polygamy
POSTED: May 17, 2008
The history of human civilization is full of polygamist communities. The group in Texas is just the most recent public example of these communities. I'm sure I join most people when I roll my eyes and think, "What a load of garbage," when I hear polygamists justify their lifestyle.
One thing that has always struck me about these communities is that we never see one where the wives have multiple husbands. Now, I realize many women are thinking, "Why? One husband is enough work." I have to admit, that is a good point. But, I digress.
I am looking forward to the day when a multiple-husband community makes the headlines. For one thing, such a community would show in a most powerful and unique way, the hypocrisy and stupidity of polygamy. Who knows, I might even send them money.
David Bross
Cogan Station
Submitted by Virtual Newsroom
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Anna77
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05-23-08 6:51 PM
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the sexual revolution included a change in the role of the women in this country- I think it was for the better.
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Anna77
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05-23-08 6:50 PM
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I'm sure there have been many "sexual revolutions" over the course of the history in this country- shorter skirts, and women wearing pants... was part of the sexual revolution. I love pants personally. Also, nurses wearing high heels and white dresses is all over. thank goodness. thanks to the sexual revolution.
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Anna77
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05-23-08 6:38 PM
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Hi Albert. Your recent posts are much more coherent- I can see your stance more clearly. "Pretending a sinful act does not exist or claiming it is not a sin does not make it go away." proclaiming homosexuality IS a sin does not make it go away. I think the sexual revolution happened in response to excessive repression of sexuality; there is also a flip side to the sexual revolution that isn't an irresponsible, multi-partnered orgy of hedonistic delight either- just like the 60's wasn't all Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin and was also civil rights and Reverend Martin Luther King... and the Vietnam War. These things also come into play- a very dramatic time on all fronts- very extreme on all fronts- fully charged emotions etc. The 60's was a social movement on many fronts. It was what it was.
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Albert62
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05-23-08 5:31 AM
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In other words Anna77, I'm using hyperbole to get my point across.
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Albert62
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05-23-08 4:48 AM
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Anna77: temperance where temperance is due is not irresponsible nor does it abet sin. Pretending a sinful act does not exist or claiming it is not a sin does not make it go away. Looking the other way is irresponsible by the Christian. We can't get the message of the Gospel and the salvation through Jesus Christ out if we don't speak out about sin.
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Albert62
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05-23-08 4:40 AM
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Anna77, First, glad you didn't leave. Second, I think you are missing my point entirely. Years ago sex before marriage and especially having kids outside of marriage was frowned upon. Girls were hidden away because of the shame it brought the family. Eventually it became mainstream for sex before marriage and single parenthood. We were tempered to look the other way and act like it was OK. Then came the sexual revolution. Lots of sex before marriage, multiple partners, etc. Again we were tempered to it ind it's now mainstream America. Next was the homosexual thing, which has progressed to the point we want to allow homosexuals to marry. We are being tempered to allow it. So, it's not that I am comparing Homosexuality to NAMBLA or gang rapists. I am saying that with enough time people can become tempered to anything and anything can seem normal.
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Anna77
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05-22-08 8:30 PM
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I disabled my account- and all my comments vanished. I had decided that certain religious discussions tend to make my spirit sick-- but today I couldn't help myself. I had to see what new letters have come in... ;) I think I am an addict...
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Albert62
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05-22-08 4:22 AM
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Where have all of Anna77's comments gone?
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CMReeder
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05-22-08 12:09 AM
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Perversity lies in the loins of your religious leaders.
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Anna77
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05-21-08 7:59 PM
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sorry, I just can't talk about this anymore with you...
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Anna77
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05-21-08 7:57 PM
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sorry- big mess up--- temperance where temperance is due is not irresponsible nor does it abet sin.
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Anna77
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05-21-08 7:56 PM
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Temperance where temperance is due- is not irresponsible nor is abetting sin.
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Anna77
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05-21-08 7:53 PM
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I know what you said- and I know what you are implying. I was saying that you are pretending that your humble belief that it should be between a man and a woman is disingenuous when in fact you bundled it with all sorts of things that ARE not reasonable.
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Albert62
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05-21-08 7:53 PM
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???????
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Anna77
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05-21-08 7:49 PM
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sorry for talking with you as long as I have... I should know better by now.
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Albert62
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05-21-08 7:44 PM
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Anna77: and to say NOW that you were merely stating that a man should be with a woman is false... Where do you come up with this stuff, I never said that either.
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Albert62
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05-21-08 7:39 PM
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Anna77, I didn't call you a pervert, what I did say was 'The reason we have so many perverts is because people like you and Anna77 want to be so d a m n 'tolerant' of everyone.' Also, there are no degrees of sin, one being worse than another. My contention is not that homosexuality is the same as gang rape, but that with enough temperance gang rape will be just as accepted as homosexuality is now. They are both sins, and both sexual perversions.
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Anna77
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05-21-08 7:35 PM
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and to say NOW that you were merely stating that a man should be with a woman is false- you equated all homosexual individuals with rapists and pedophiles.
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Anna77
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05-21-08 7:30 PM
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You're right- I don't know you... but you're argument is illogical, and you DID call me a pervert- AND cited me and reeder and "people like us" as part of the reason this country will fall into the depths of spiritual despair- yet, you don't know ME either... I never said you didn't have the right to stand up for what you believe in. I just happen to believe, from what you have posted, and from what I have experienced that it's a violent approach to a supposedly personal relationship to God. If you aren't a homosexual then you should be quite alright. I wasn't trying to persuade you to become one. I was merely trying to point out that it isn't harming anyone... whereas you claim that it is the same as gang rape which harms people very much. I knew a woman who was gang raped.
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Albert62
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05-21-08 7:30 PM
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No one is denied the right to be married, as long as it is the traditional one man one woman marriage, as it should be.
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Albert62
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05-21-08 7:26 PM
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No, that is not an accurate translation. That is your perception of what those who oppose the homosexual lifestyle are saying. The sin of homosexuality is an abomination according to the Bible, and the homosexual act is sick in my opinion. That does not, as you would like to make everyone think, the same as hating the person. And BTW, I see you failed to answer my question on where I have called you any names as you claimed.
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Anna77
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05-21-08 7:23 PM
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Do you see the social construct and the consequences? This is why people build compounds- no citizens of this country are alienated from marriage...
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Anna77
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05-21-08 7:16 PM
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albert: abomination is something horrendously bad. When you stand there and scream that they "are sick! tolerate them and the next thing you know we'll be tolerating gang rape and pedophilia!! Burn the witch! Burn the witch! Isn't that an accurate translation?
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Albert62
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05-21-08 6:49 PM
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****her = f a r t h e r
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Albert62
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05-21-08 6:48 PM
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Anna77: You may say hate the sin love the sinner-- but that's just not reality, is it Albert? That is exactly the reality. That is exactly what I've just said, speak out about the homosexual lifestyle- since you don't like agenda- and you want to label me a hater. You are resorting to the tried and true play book for those who can't convince someone by any other means.
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