Polygamy.....Whats So Wrong With It? (bishop, perspective, religion, gay)

[katiegrrl0]

Originally Posted by WhipperSnapper 88

So What is so wrong with polygamy so long as it is between consenting adults? What about it warrants it to be considered a crime? Are you aware that many polygamist relationships have a higher survival rate then monogamous ones? Polygamy is also found amongst many figuers in the Bible.

Is there anybody who approves of gay marriage but opposes polygamy? If so, how did you arrive at that conclusion?

What is so wrong with polygamy and who does it hurt?

There is nothing wrong with this as long as the adult partners are consenting. It would take certain adaptations to form a complete relationship with multiple partners. If these partners were compatible there would be no difference after getting used to the concept of sharing life fully with more than one person. It should not be illegal just as same sex marriage should be accepted so should polygamy.
Government should stay out of relationships, all of them.

[Wallisdj]

Originally Posted by katiegrrl0

Government should stay out of relationships, all of them.

After reading your post, I couldn't help but think of Utah. Interesting that the Government would not accept Utah's request for admission into the Union until the Utah state government changed its marital rules to one spouse.

[katiegrrl0]

Originally Posted by Wallisdj

After reading your post, I couldn't help but think of Utah. Interesting that the Government would not accept Utah's request for admission into the Union until the Utah state government changed its marital rules to one spouse.

I don't understand the need the government has to be in the marriage business.
Marriage or any relationship in a way is a contract between parties and the state needs not involve itself in such contracts.
Why are there benefits given to those that are married? Why is a certain relationship given priority over others? The government is saying that it is not good to be single so we will give you a bonus if you get married. Why is this the case. The government needs to stay out of these and any such relationship. If a person wants to protect their interests draw up a legal contract with the partner.

[katiegrrl0]

Originally Posted by hljc

What is wrong with a women with five husbands? , or two men and two womens being married as one? .. or a women or man married to a animal of the world ?.... Bazaar ideas, selfish ideas ...how far can ethics go....

Why would it be a bad thing if three women lived together? Why not three men? If relationship is the desire of all the partners it should be no problem to do so.

Ethics are less the problem than perceived morals and convention. This is how relationships have been handled and so they need to remain the same anything else is wrong. LOL

[Vic 2.0]

Originally Posted by katiegrrl0

It should not be illegal just as same sex marriage should be accepted so should polygamy. Government should stay out of relationships, all of them.

Gay marriage and polygamy being officially accepted in the same way as heterosexual marriage would require at least state government to be involved. This is why the whole concept of legal marriage is retarded in the first place; it's checking in with the powers that be to get their blessing before declaring your love for another to the world. It's actually asking them to be involved.

At any rate, I do think there's at least one considerable difference between gay marriage and polygamy (post #18)

[DASULAR17]

Polgyamy is adultery ,,which God opposes ,but if your inclined not to be associated with God albeit His commands or his identifying sinful conditions covered in the word then go for it!

Das

[katiegrrl0]

Originally Posted by Vic 2.0

Gay marriage and polygamy being officially accepted in the same way as heterosexual marriage would require at least state government to be involved. This is why the whole concept of legal marriage is retarded in the first place; it's checking in with the powers that be to get their blessing before declaring your love for another to the world. It's actually asking them to be involved.

At any rate, I do think there's at least one considerable difference between gay marriage and polygamy (post #18)

I agree that official marriage should be a thing of the past. i thought I made that clear but I guess I didn't.

There is a large different between polygamy and same sex marriage. But the polygamous relationship can very well be same sex. I will look at the quote in post #18.

[katiegrrl0]

Originally Posted by Vic 2.0

While I don't oppose polygamy, I would consider it inherently more risky than a monogamous relationship. It's basic mathematics. More people = more chance there will be trouble. There's at least one more person in the situation who could get hurt emotionally or physically (one more person who could get/transmit an STD).

I'm not saying there aren't monogamous relationships out there which are more harmful to those involved than some cases of polygamy. Just that the idea itself is inherently more dangerous, though perhaps not much. I wouldn't consider gay marriage a relationship in which there is inherently more risk than heterosexual marriage.

But I don't think of legal marriage as anything special in the first place. Whether the law or the state "officially" recognizes your marriage or not, you're married if you're in a committed relationship, say I.

Originally Posted by Vic 2.0

Gay marriage and polygamy being officially accepted in the same way as heterosexual marriage would require at least state government to be involved. This is why the whole concept of legal marriage is retarded in the first place; it's checking in with the powers that be to get their blessing before declaring your love for another to the world. It's actually asking them to be involved.

At any rate, I do think there's at least one considerable difference between gay marriage and polygamy (post #18)

A monogamous relationship has it's advantage as it is less complex. Living in a household of three or more would certainly add additional difficulties.

I don't so much worry about STD's in lesbian relationships as we are the least risk group. If the partners are faithful to the relationship which we would hope this should not be a problem. If the polygamous relationship is also open then you bring in a larger problem.

I would want the relationship to be closed.

[katiegrrl0]

Originally Posted by DASULAR17

Polgyamy is adultery ,,which God opposes ,but if your inclined not to be associated with God albeit His commands or his identifying sinful conditions covered in the word then go for it!

Das

If you believe in god than this would not be a relationship for you. You would not like my current same sex marriage either. I am not concern about such things as the gods of others.

[Luv2byte]

I see nothing wrong with homosexuality or polygamy. Religion or not for the polygamy. I'm a Christian but I also believe what happens between consenting adults is no ones business. People should be free to love as they want & I don't think either are unhealthy as long as all parties are in agreement. I also don't think it's damaging to kids, I've seen plenty of hetero couples that screwed up their kids so it's not a sexual preference that is a factor.