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In the case of Sarah and Abraham, Sarah was barren. It was upon HER suggestion that Abraham "know" Hagar. This wasn't God's idea. It didn't work out very well either. Later God did grant her Isaac which means laughter in Hebrew. So just because Sarah encouraged Abraham to "know" her maid didn't make it right and in my mind serves as an example of how polygamy doesn't work.

"In the case of Sarah and Abraham, Sarah was barren. It was upon HER suggestion that Abraham "know" Hagar. This wasn't God's idea. It didn't work out very well either. Later God did grant her Isaac which means laughter in Hebrew. So just because Sarah encouraged Abraham to "know" her maid didn't make it right and in my mind serves as an example of how polygamy doesn't work."

Call be crazy, but I'm getting the distinct impression that some people say polygamy is denounced in the Bible for no other reason than they want it to be!

LOL!

I mean, when I read comments like "Oh, they're just stupid, ignore them." or someone using the Abraham/Hagar debacle (which was one of the worst decisions made in the history of mankind) as arguments against polygamy, it should give pause to any rational/reasonable person..

Trust me on this folks: There are many legitimate reasons to not be a fan of polygamy.

But the Bible's condemnation is not one of them.

Ps And either is 'it's against the law.'

In the case of Sarah and Abraham, Sarah was barren. It was upon HER suggestion that Abraham "know" Hagar. This wasn't God's idea. It didn't work out very well either. Later God did grant her Isaac which means laughter in Hebrew. So just because Sarah encouraged Abraham to "know" her maid didn't make it right and in my mind serves as an example of how polygamy doesn't work.

Very true and the world as a whole is still paying for Abraham & Sarah's impatience. Believe me I don't support the insane act :>} I just realize why it was necessary in mans early history.