What does it mean for a Christian woman to dress modestly? Does “modest” in the Bible mean “not sexually arousing” as we often think of the term today? Is a woman’s beauty meant only for her husband in the privacy of her home or it acceptable for her to display her beauty in public as well?
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The Candace Cameron Bure Boob Incident
Last week when celebrating their 24th wedding anniversary, Candace Cameron Bure, with her husband’s approval, posted what was meant to be a fun and light hearted picture of her husband cupping her fully clothed breast. And right after she posted it, the Christian modesty mob came for her. The sight of a married man cuppingContinue reading “The Candace Cameron Bure Boob Incident”
How the Church Made Sex “Dirty”
For centuries, many Church leaders and scholars have seen sex as dirty and a necessary evil. When it was encouraged it was encouraged only for its procreative value and not for the purposes of pleasure. Once a man’s wife was pregnant there would be no procreative value to sex so the couple should not engageContinue reading “How the Church Made Sex “Dirty””
Why Polygamy Is Allowed And Even Blessed By God – Part 5
Positive Benefits of Polygynous Marriages The Emotional Support of Fellow Wives I covered this briefly in the list of benefits of polygyny above but I wanted to park on this for a minute. One of the biggest killers of marriages today is the emotional connection aspect. The move to monogamy only was a big blowContinue reading “Why Polygamy Is Allowed And Even Blessed By God – Part 5”
Why Polygamy Is Allowed And Even Blessed By God – Part 4
Christian arguments FOR the practice of Polygamy The Bible regulates polygyny One of the greatest arguments against MO advocates comes from the fact that the Bible regulates polygyny. Before I even show the passages that regulate polygyny MO advocates will argue that the Bible also regulates slavery and we all know that is wrong andContinue reading “Why Polygamy Is Allowed And Even Blessed By God – Part 4”
Why Polygamy Is Allowed And Even Blessed By God – Part 3
Common Christian arguments against polygamy Does one flesh mean one wife? MOAs often believe this is their most powerful argument against polygamy. Because after all, how can 3 or 4 or 18(David had 18 wives) mesh with “the two shall become one flesh”? 4 And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, thatContinue reading “Why Polygamy Is Allowed And Even Blessed By God – Part 3”
Why Polygamy Is Allowed And Even Blessed By God – Part 2
Origins of the Monogamy Only position While the English word romantic is rooted in medieval European storytelling, the foundation of what we now call “romantic marriage” is actually a legacy of Roman culture. Before Rome’s rise to power, polygamy was widely practiced across much of the ancient world — including among the patriarchs of Israel.Continue reading “Why Polygamy Is Allowed And Even Blessed By God – Part 2”
Why Polygamy Is Allowed And Even Blessed By God – Part 1
Popular opinion is not always right According to a Gallup poll taken in May of 2013, 83% of Americans believed polygamy was immoral while only 14% believed it was morally acceptable. In this same survey, gay or lesbian relations shot from being 40% acceptable in 2001 to being accepted as a moral lifestyle by 59%Continue reading “Why Polygamy Is Allowed And Even Blessed By God – Part 1”
Are Marriage Licenses Required in the Bible?
Does the local, state or federal government have the right to regulate marriage through marriage licenses or other laws regarding marriage? And the larger question is who did God give authority over marriage to? A lot of Christians mistakenly think that God has given civil government nearly unlimited authority. Most Christians think unless the governmentContinue reading “Are Marriage Licenses Required in the Bible?”
The Difference Between Premarital Sex and Pre-wedding Sex
I know you might be scratching your head right now asking “Isn’t premarital sex and pre-wedding sex the same thing?” But Biblically speaking the answer is no, they are not the same. These are two separate and distinct things. This topic is crucial for young Christian couples who are dating or engaged to consider inContinue reading “The Difference Between Premarital Sex and Pre-wedding Sex”
Biblical Sexology 