Well, sort of. I imagine we will soon find out if the anti-polagymy laws are unconstitutional. In the meantime, here's the story: Source: http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2009/09/23/bc-polygamy-charges-blackmore-oler-bountiful.html Source: http://www.efc.ca/pages/law/cc/cc-text.html
I'd say a fact is that believing in something you have zero evidence for is foolish. ...this could turn the conversation in a new direction.
All evidence us mere mortals have at our command, points away from the existence of a god. The only reason humans tend to cling to such primitive beliefs, is the sheer passage of time, as well as the power of the institutions that speak in "god"s name. Very interesting subject matter. (so, yes it is a fact)
...and fear of the unknown. Humans don't like not knowing the answers to the big questions so they create their own. Probably fear of death too.
Personally, I'm Agnostic - both sides make valid points, but there really isn't definitive evidence supporting or discrediting either one. I just hope I don't die before I choose a side
mmm, good calls. Though I think as time continues to pass, such "fears" become less and less applicable, as science and technology become more advanced. However, people are too stuck in their ways to realize that this religion of theirs is outdated...that the reasons it was founded upon (to answer the big questions, etc.) are no longer really relevant. It's funny, no one considers the existence of say zeus, even remotely possible. We recognize the tales of this "god" and his immortal friends as "myths." Only thing differentiating Zeus from modern day gods, is simply that. One is modern.
You are right, there is no physical evidence to prove there is or is not a god. However, since when was this level of doubt acceptable when we determine if something is "real" or if it exists. There is no physical evidence for, or against, their being a china teapot floating around somewhere in our solar system. It is impossible to prove either way, yet does anyone try to claim that said teapot exists? Hell no.
Sorry to digress from digression and getting back to the original topic, but why would you want more than one wife? Anyone who is married knows that keeping one wife happy is hard enough. How do you manage 2 or more? As far as religion goes, institutionalised religion has very little to do with spirituality. Religion is a tool to control masses. Nothing more. If you want to be a decent person and lead a sin free life, you don't need religion.
I guess they're just talking about it as a fantasy... in which their wives shut up and do as they're told. As tempting as it might be, in reality they'd probably think a lot harder before jumping into anything. Personally I can't imagine two women being happy with the situation, and I'm nice enough that I wouldn't try and force it on anyone.
Lets reverse the roles for a second - How would you guys feel if your wife had more than one husband?
Well exactly, there's no way I could live with that. I can't see it being fair however you work out the roles... I'm happy enough with monogamy. Anything else can stay a fantasy.
