How can you say you're against polygamy?

Question

I asked the question, "are Christians against polygamy?" As expected, the majority said yes.

But how does this fit with the Christian view of heaven? If there is a married couple that are both fervent and true Christians, and one of them dies and the other remarries another fervent and true Christian... what happens when all 3 (maybe even 4 if it happens again) of them get to heaven?

Won't they all be married to each other? Or will marriage be done away with in heaven? Will each of them be free to find another person to be with and have children with, or will one of them be forced to be alone?

Do you believe that the earthly Christian concepts of marriage and relationships will no longer be applied? If so, then why are they held so sacred now if they will ultimately be done away with?

Or is this, once again, something that makes no sense and has to be written off as "taken on faith."

Let me add this then to the "no marriage in heaven" crowd:

Will there still be procreation? If there's no marriage, but there is procreation, then does that mean everyone is free to get with anyone they feel like?

And this is still ignoring the question of emotional ties, regardless of marriage iteself. Will it be acceptable for all 3 people in the above scenario to share their hearts and bodies with each other?

To Reva P:

You really missed the point here buddy. This is much less about polygamy, than it is about challenging the Christian idea of heaven, which I believe to be very flawed.

And finally, to all the narrow minded out there:

In the purest sense of the word, polygamy doesn't have anything to do with misogyny. It's also polygamy for a woman to have multiple husbands (or wives, where it's legal :)

I personally don't think there's any thing wrong with it, per se, if all parties are adult and willing. But I do feel that it's not really a good idea and will probably turn out badly, human nature being what it is.

Answer 1

I'm glad I read all of Ali's extremely long-winded response. It was worth it.

Myself, I see no reason to oppose any marriage between or among consenting adults, so long as everyone knows what they are getting into and consent to it. The problem with polygamy as practiced by some Latter-Day Saints in Utah in violation of U.S. law is that they often involve young women being coerced into marrying. That is immoral, in my view. But with polygamy among truly consenting adults, I can have no problem..

Answer 2

Let me get the name calling out of the way first.

Yes. I am a "bit" of a spiritual nut.

I'm not sure what would be the proper answer to such a proper questions. I mean that with complete respect by the way.

I personally believe you must first understand marriage. Before asking the question. Not to say you do not, but to say I myself in answering this could only beginning to scrape the service of marriage.

In a "nutshell"...

Marriage is a challenge here on earth. It is a challenge that Jesus himself took and continues to take with the church (the people). There are a multitude of challenges we all face here on earth.

So, I would have to say, I do not believe a "bond" continues on into heaven once set here on earth. I think marriage is another one of those challenges you can choose to take on or you can choose to avoid. Will marriage make you a better man or women? I would have to say that depends on the person. Either way, I do not think the bond continues well into heaven.

Sorry, but this is not a faith issue with me. I honestly think our lives here on earth will be a blip on the time line of events from here to eternity.

What is a 100 years to 1000?

Answer 3

Your "explanation" of your question starts with an incorrect hypothesis.

First, it's not just chrisitans who oppose polygamy. It's any thinking person, particularly any thinking person who realizes that women are not property and that polygamy is simply a way for some men to justify their own dream lifestyles while taking advantage of women.

Second, most religions, in one way or another, actually encourge the concept of women as property, so to some extent, you are negating your own argument.

And let's not forget that both heaven and hell are what you make of your life here on this earth. Period.

Answer 4

I like your inquisitive spirit. Jesus said that they shall be as the angels in heaven. I think it means no gender attributes. Maybe God has a different way of procreating in heaven, or after the "glorification of our bodies" as stated in 1Corinthians 15. There are some things that God I'm sure, is reserving to reveal to us at the proper time.

Answer 5

This same question was asked to Jesus.. as to who will be married to whom in Heaven... Mark 12:20 Now there were seven brothers. The first one married and died without leaving any children. 21The second one married the widow, but he also died, leaving no child. It was the same with the third. 22In fact, none of the seven left any children. Last of all, the woman died too. 23At the resurrection[a] whose wife will she be, since the seven were married to her?"

24Jesus replied, "Are you not in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God? 25When the dead rise, they will neither marry nor be given in marriage; they will be like the angels in heaven.

And btw.... "the majority" didnt agree that it was sin... you just counted the non believers claims on what Christians believed. Those who said they were against it, said only because it is mans law and we are to obey the laws of the land.

Pay attention to who is answering what, you will learn more that way.

Answer 6

The Bible tends to stay away from the idea of marriage in heaven and emphasises that your husbandmen no matter if you are male or female will be God himself. Chances are there is no marriage in heaven. But you will love everyone else in heaven that is not God on an equal level.

Answer 7

The Bible says that there is not marriage in heaven. That is why the marriage vows state "until death do us part". Marriage is an institution initiated by God to show the realtionship between Christ and His church. The church is the bride of Christ. He loves her and gladly laid down His life for her. Through His righteousness she is presented to Him as a pure bride. We will go from marriage to one another into marriage with the Lamb of God.

Answer 8

I can't say I'm against polygamy... I'd LOVE to have a room full of hot women who are all mine! Seriously, there are issues with it that make it a little less than a logical choice. I guess if everyone can make it work without anyone being subjugated and mal-treated and happiness is constant, I say why not?

Answer 9

In heaven there is no husband or wife we are all one with God. I don't know right now where is the reading that says it, but that what you are saying it happen already. A woman had seven husband and they all die and the nonbelievers ask Him, when she dies to whom would she be married and the answer was, In heaven there is no husband or wife we are all one with God.

Answer 10

What's with all the polygamy questions???
It's not that hard.
When you're dead, your spouse can get married. As far as being married in heaven is concerned, that is not going to happen. Earthly ties are different than heavenly ones.