I’m not so into Paul as some are.
However, there is a scholarly tradition among theologians which confers precedence whenever one biblical passage seems to contradict another. What is that tradition?
I’ll let someone else dig it out. To say the bible does not contain an occasional contradiction seems ... hmmm... controversial?, but hey, be so entertained if it floats your boat.
“Christians are not subject to ritual laws of the ancient Hebrews”— not according to Jesus’ word in the 4 gospels (but whatever).
polygamy is ancient, not progressive.
i am distinguishing between moral judgments and literal biblical “truth.” You can, too, if you like. I do not reflexively concede that contemporary so-called “Christian” thought is “biblically correct.” So-called “Christians” repeatedly entreated me to read the bible and find the “g*d’s word.” So I did! Therefore I don’t really see how (so called) “Christians” can complain if I merely followed their advice!
So, let me ask, do you identify as a Christian, and if so, what kind? I do, and I identify as a conservative Southern Baptist.
Polygamy is ancient, so is a lot of New Age religious practice.
Finally, theologians have been known to disagree. Or you can take the view, as somebody, I forget who and who I disagree with, “Theology is the tribute that nonsense pays to sense”