The Problems With Polygamy

[YukonJack]

If God is merciful, He will preserve us from ANYTHING Senegalese.

 

[CDNBear]

If God is merciful, He will preserve us from ANYTHING Senegalese.

Why Jack?

It's a differing perspective and culture.

There really is nothing abhorrent about it, and so long as the household id self sufficient, then it has no effect on you, yours or your way of life.

Just as certain as I wouldn't force you to hunt for your dinner, whereas I prefer that way, you shouldn't feel threatened by this aspect of their culture. It's harmless.

 

[ansutherland]

A majority of cultures allow people to enter polygamous marriages freely. But just because its allowed, doesn't mean most people do it. But how common it is various significantly from culture to culture.

47% of Senagalese marriages are polygamous. I'd say that's pretty common in that culture.

I imagine that most people given the freedom to enter a polygamous relationship would choose not to.

The same thing would happen here in Canada. If polygamy was allowed, I doubt many people would choose these types of relationships. But changing the law would end the marginalization and discrimination suffered by a tiny minority of Canadians who freely enter polygamous relationships.

If polygamy bothers you, then don't practice it. That should be your free choice. But if other consenting adults choose to practice polygamy, that's none of your business. I'm against people imposing their version of morality on others. As long as your free choice doesn't affect other people's free choices, then I say, "Live and let live!"

Exactly. It is not up to the Crown to baby sit. If you freely choose as an adult, then that is your choice. I know many would still say that the women in those relationships are manipulated into them, but that can be said for all sorts of societal arrangements. If the women enter these marriages as adults and claim to be there because they wish to, then let it be as it is.

 

[mystimorn]

Human Sexuality: Polyamory: Multiple Loving, Caring Relationships

I do not believe in poly relationships such as the ones in the FLDS or some down in Utah where older men are marrying children . Or any such relationships like that.
But I do believe that the "poly" relationships such as written about in the article I have linked to could work. Those kind are and should be based on honesty all the way around.
As for the children being taught that is the only way to live. I have met a few couples who live a poly lifestyle and they do not preach that this is the way to live. They answer, honestly, any questions children have , just like any Mom or Dad would on subjects such as sex, reproduction etc etc. They let the kids chose how they will live when they grow up and begin to make those kind of decisions. Much like many families do about religion, or where they will live , or what college they want to go to.
So in my opinion a poly household can work, if all are consenting adults and they are honest with one another. And no I am not saying going out every weekend and finding a new partner , that doesn't happen in monogamous relationships (for the most part) and it doesn't necessarily happen in poly either (for the most part)
Mysti