does anyone believe in polygamy and why?

Question

I personally don't but just watched a special on CNN and was wondering everyone elses views.

Answer 1

I've seen that special. To me it goes completely against the Bible. I don't believe in it. When I watched it I was in total disbelief of the way those women acutally lived. They know who the man is sleeping with and could be any number of women. They take turns as far as cleaning, babysitting and pleasing him. It's crazy.

Answer 2

I believe in polyamory, but not in polygamy. I've known people who have been in polyamorous relationships and have been really happy. Sometimes it just takes more than two people to form a complete, healthy relationship.

By contrast, with polygamy, there is usually a rather macabre situation fueled by religiously instituted misogyny, where women are treated like dirt and men are treated like kings.

Answer 3

i am not going to preach of from the bible but from lifes experience it is a quick end to anything you might have or feel for the other person, it opens a flood gate, to many more hurtfull emotions.
there are so many different views on this topic, you have to find out what is best for you.
but if most people are against it then there must be a good reason why they are.

Answer 4

I do believe in polygamy. I don't think that loving one person means that you are incapable of loving anyone else. I don't believe that monogamy should be used as confirmation of Love.
I know that if my husband were to love someone else, she must possess attributes worthy of his love. I also know that he is immeasurable lovable. Why would I not want someone else confess and share her love with him?
I would much rather be in the know. I would want to be informed of his feelings and attractions and whether or not he has intentions of acting on them or not. I don't want to be lied to. I have NEVER seen any confirmation of fidelity in a long term relationship. I think it's as mythological and elusive as the unicorn. Why not open and honest communication?

Answer 5

No, the modern world has no place for polygamy. The most misconceived idea about polygamy is that Islam teaches it. Taking verses from scriptures which are out of context is a moral crime. When we refer to that form as allegedly prescribed in Quran, I believe I have read the book and its valid commentary and reached the conclusion that no where in Islam it is prescribed. It was only allowed under circumstances like epidemics, wars when the male population would take the brunt of mortality. Lots of women were left without bread or home. They used to have a choice before Islam. In Hinduism they would resort to 'satee' (burning of widow on the pyre of her husband and is still practiced in some parts of India) or again in Hindu religion she was considered an outcast and potential threat owing to her physical and emotional needs. They would make her shave her head, force her to wear the coarse cloth robe, no make up, bare minimum food for subsistence and sleeping on floor so that her 'hormonal' hunger remains subdued. Another choice as witnessed in ancient Rome and other Empires was that womenfold who were left behind were forced to either covert to become nuns or resort to brothel houses to earn living for themseleves and their kids. It was an honorable way of rescuing women from that dilema. But no where in Islamic teaching it was a compulsory thing, and the conditions of polygamy have been laid down very clearly, they as such are so strict that no human being can think of it. (remember in pre Islamic era it was common to have many wives and hundreds of concubines for wealthy or unwealthy alike, sons used to marry their mothers after the death of their father, women were not given any rights and arabs used to bury their daughters after they were born, it was in this backdrop that Islam came and made them equal and honorable human beings, the later day distortion of religion by Muslims have of course let us believe that its Islamic way of doing things, it is Not). No man could have a second wife unless he is sure that he will equally distribute and divide himself emotionally and wealth wise between his wives. This was the condition that in fact discouraged polygamy. This was an pre Islamic evil which was dealt with this way. Even if we claim that certain Mr. blair has 'divided' himself equally emotionally, we all know its crap and not possible. In essence its one of the most common accusation against the Islam and we should keep our minds open to those sane reasons which are rare but worth listening to. In saudi arabis the kings and princesses still keep harems of hundreds of wives and mistresses, but it will be a folly to believe that they are doing something Islamic. Similarly we cannot ascribe the world wars to bible or word of God. Human evil remains human and giving it holiness is a crime against humanity and Arabs are the worst criminals in that sense.
In 1999 State department issued the statistics that every the ration of women raped in USA is more than 2000 / day. I sometimes wonder is it better to get raped or get married as honorable wife. Just a thought though:)

Answer 6

no, i dont believe in it either. yes it goes against all morals, and i especially could not stand it because im just a very jealous person

Answer 7

It's absolutely terrible!! The Bible says a man should have one wife......not as many as he pleases....