He Knew Them, or He Knew Them Not?

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Re: He Knew Them, or He Knew Them Not?

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Am I the only one blown down by the idea that a threesome could be morally within the Law of Chastity?
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Gadianton Plumber wrote:Am I the only one blown down by the idea that a threesome could be morally within the Law of Chastity?


I love that story about Louie Felt and her lesbian sister-wife. Once they found a younger wife for the husband, he moved out and they lived together with the complete approval of the church, apparently.
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Runtu wrote:If I recall correctly, William Clayton married two sisters, and at one point he asked their mother for permission to take them to bed at the same time. I don't remember what the response was.

You're kidding, right?

I don't believe it.

Sometimes I just throw my hands up and ask, "Why?"
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Recently I started watch Big Love. In it the wives often talk about being married to each other as well as Bill. Not sure if in real life polygamists think or thought that way. But that got me thinking the same question that your wife had.
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Fine. Buf could a guy find a place to rest by himself if he actually wanted one peaceful night's sleep?

Perhaps polygamists created their own hell.
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Zeez, would you take this over the MADB and ask gently and with maximum tact this question? I am extremely curious.
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The few modern-day polygamists I have talked with have been adamant that polygamy is not an excuse for threesomes.

As far as 19th century Mormon polygamy goes, who knows. I'm sure someone tried it at some point.
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MsJackMeyers wrote:The few modern-day polygamists I have talked with have been adamant that polygamy is not an excuse for threesomes.

As far as 19th century Mormon polygamy goes, who knows. I'm sure someone tried it at some point.

Threesomes = Law of Chastity ?

Seriously?
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Gadianton Plumber wrote:Threesomes = Law of Chastity ?

Seriously?

I believe in Harmon Kendall's rule:

No threesomes unless it's boy-boy-girl. Or Charlize Theron.
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Gadianton Plumber wrote:Zeez, would you take this over the MADB and ask gently and with maximum tact this question? I am extremely curious.

http://www.mormonapologetics.org/topic/ ... ationship/
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