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Old 04-04-2008, 07:35 AM   #16 (permalink)
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I once went out with two women at the same time for 6 weeks. Damn near killed me.
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Old 04-04-2008, 07:37 AM   #17 (permalink)
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Because polygamy is found in primitive societies. A wife should be an equal partner, not a chattel!
I dont defend polygamy but there are two questions that disturbs me.

"would deceiving be more moral?" if there is a mutual aggrement of polygamy, who can oppose their will?at the end,this is their decision,not ours.

besides, how can multi-partnership be named if polygamy is a complete primitiveness?
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Old 04-04-2008, 07:45 AM   #18 (permalink)
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I just wonder how any man can deal with more than one wife, all PMS'ing at the same time! All those raging hormones going amuck!!!
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Old 04-04-2008, 07:59 AM   #19 (permalink)
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I just wonder how any man can deal with more than one wife, all PMS'ing at the same time! All those raging hormones going amuck!!!
hahaha,you made my day,you gave me a brilliant idea to use in these kind of debates which resembels mine. I am still waiting to see classical reply of "what if a woman gets married with two men?"
in the national debate competition I used this classic as a humour. it was unforgettable.
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Old 04-04-2008, 08:11 AM   #20 (permalink)
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I dont defend polygamy but there are two questions that disturbs me.

"would deceiving be more moral?" if there is a mutual aggrement of polygamy, who can oppose their will?at the end,this is their decision,not ours.


The word moral needs defining. It is not just a religious construct. Sexually transmitted diseases are prevalent. These must be taken into consideration - and the prophylactic measures are widely available.

besides, how can multi-partnership be named if polygamy is a complete primitiveness?
We already have the word 'polygamy' for marriages. Do we need another?
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We already have the word 'polygamy' for marriages. Do we need another?
I mean to say, multi-partnership without mariage or without any social tie other than bodily desire. let me ask again,if polygamy is a primitive subject, how can polygamy's non-marriage form,namely rascality (we,men,make us believe this word's innocence and deceive our partners), be described? it is a foxy way of following our desires.
when a man deceives his partner, it is more primitive than doing it by permission (permission : like a 2nd marriage.). actually,both are impolite against ladies but unfortunately this is our nature.

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The word moral needs defining. It is not just a religious construct. Sexually transmitted diseases are prevalent. These must be taken into consideration - and the prophylactic measures are widely available.
this is another definition for sure, which is medical. however,I like social approaches more than even religious ones.
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Old 04-04-2008, 09:33 AM   #22 (permalink)
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I mean to say, multi-partnership without mariage or without any social tie other than bodily desire. let me ask again,if polygamy is a primitive subject, how can polygamy's non-marriage form,namely rascality (we,men,make us believe this word's innocence and deceive our partners), be described? it is a foxy way of following our desires.
when a man deceives his partner, it is more primitive than doing it by permission (permission : like a 2nd marriage.). actually,both are impolite against ladies but unfortunately this is our nature.

Rascality? That's a good one!
I expect everyone to be able to decide what is, or is not moral for themselves. In my view it is not up to religion, the law or anything else to impose it. There are things that are lawful that I consider immoral. We are supposed to hold our own moral compass. Consider the difference between moral, immoral and amoral and you can see why many won't even debate the subject.




this is another definition for sure, which is medical. however,I like social approaches more than even religious ones.
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I once went out with two women at the same time for 6 weeks. Damn near killed me.
it aint that hard, is it Pari , I am sure you had a great time with chest swelled up with the feeling of being the top dog
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Old 04-04-2008, 10:50 AM   #24 (permalink)
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That's the reason for polygamy in old China. That and men die in wars but are otherwise easier to replace than women. One man can impregnate dozens of women at a time but a woman can carry only a single child to term at any given time.
Err... no it wasn't. In old and well-populated areas (like China) it had everything to do with two words: "Bride Price". Ancient China was not constantly at total war - which in fact created huge gluts of young men who couldn't afford the bride price. The popular explanation you just gave is more common in nomadic and pastoral people, basically sparsely populated areas. And even among them there is the concept of "bride price" that comes into effect depending on market forces (in peace it is there, in war it diminishes).
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hahaha,you made my day,you gave me a brilliant idea to use in these kind of debates which resembels mine. I am still waiting to see classical reply of "what if a woman gets married with two men?"
in the national debate competition I used this classic as a humour. it was unforgettable.
Glad I made your day! And what is your brilliant idea?

Married to two men...I don't think so! The only way I would be married to two men is if they waited on me hand and foot...and that will never happen!
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I have resigned to the fact, all these alpha male gung-ho talk is all farce. The true superior beings are women, we are just mere pawns......
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I have resigned to the fact, all these alpha male gung-ho talk is all farce. The true superior beings are women, we are just mere pawns......
Finally...someone has come to their senses!!!
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Old 04-04-2008, 12:08 PM   #28 (permalink)
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I dont defend polygamy but there are two questions that disturbs me.
Imagine twice as much nagging and passive aggressive behavior - outlawing it is in the public good.
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I have resigned to the fact, all these alpha male gung-ho talk is all farce. The true superior beings are women, we are just mere pawns......
just noticed? what a pity:
we are just mere pawns until a certain time
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Glad I made your day! And what is your brilliant idea?
that should be kept as a secret until I share it with my group friends in the club. you know, if I tell it now,it may lose its magic.

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Married to two men...I don't think so! The only way I would be married to two men is if they waited on me hand and foot...and that will never happen!
you were given birth in the wrong side of the world.
imagine you were given birth in China where ladies are the rarest creatures of the world. you would think twice for each caffee offer.
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