Did the Bible allow men to acquire women whose sole purpose was sexual use? The real question is whether Scripture ever permitted men to have sexual access to women without covenant responsibility. Many Christians assume the answer is “Yes” because of concubines. This assumption is false. The Bible never presents concubinage as casual sex, prostitution,Continue reading “Did the Bible allow men to have sex slaves?”
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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”