RELG 271 Lecture Notes - Lecture 24: Warren Jeffs, Polyamory, Book Of Deuteronomy
22 Jan 2016
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One of several words for describing multi-partner intimate relationships (canadian polyamory advocacy association) The philosophy and practice of loving or relating intimately to more than one other person at a time with honesty and integrity . Polygamy -> more than one spouse at one time. Polyamory is specifically not polygamy (more liberal, lacks commitment of marriage) Exodus 21:10; deuteronomy 21:15-17 fairness between wives and offspring. 2 samuel 5:13; 1 chronicles 3:1-9, 14:3 david"s numerous wives and concubines. 1 kings 11:3 king solomon had 700 wives and 300 concubines. Tolerated (see babylonian jews), but birthright customs must. Taking of concubines noted, not prescribed, in scripture. Grave spiritual dangers accompanying pursuit of other women; monogamous marriage is metaphor of god-israel covenant. Does not represent the optimal way of arranging marital. Up to four wives if one can treat each one justly. Warren jeffs former president and prophet of flds. Arrested in august 2006 on counts of child abuse and rape.
