polygyny
Plural Marriage Blog
Monday, January 21st, 2008A while ago, we began a blog that tracks various polygamy (plural marriage) related news items and events, peppered with our observations, if we have any.
Naturally, the majority of these news items have revolved around the FLDS and the trial of Warren Jeffs. Although we respect the strength of their religious convictions, we have [...]
The Attack on Marriage
Monday, December 10th, 2007Nooo, we don’t agree with everything this author says either, big surprise there. But the article is rather refreshing to read.
“Polygamy is to marriage what the free market is to the economy. Which can only mean one thing: If you oppose legalizing polygamy, well, you are a Communist.
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“If the government legally required that all [...]
More Polygamist Trials
Thursday, November 8th, 2007We have been rather busy here on the “compound” lately, but still are able to keep track of the happenings in the world of polygamy. Here is an interesting note concerning the upcoming trial of a polygamist about to go on trial, for a non-polygamy related offense. Notice, if you will, the concerns [...]
Polygamy In America: Lisa Ling Reports For Oprah
Thursday, October 25th, 2007Oh my, it seems as though the nation is about to be injected with Oprah’s take on polygamy, with the assistance of private investigator named Lisa Ling. I won’t be watching the show, because we don’t watch television, but I will be watching the log files to see if any of the buzz generated [...]
Martin Luther on Polygamy
Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007Although an antinomian in the end, Martin Luther did have an interesting observation to make concerning polygamy.
“I confess that I cannot forbid a person to marry several wives, for it does not contradict the Scripture. If a man wishes to marry more than one wife he should be asked whether he is satisfied in his [...]