So just for context, I and my wife are Christian and conservative leaning politically, mostly because I believe that those are the politics that more commonly reflect our faith. However, I also feel that the topic of polyamory is a pretty murky one when it comes to Christianity. My wife is involved with another partner and considers herself to be poly. It is something that is consensual by all parties, but because I really can’t come to a conclusion on whether the practice is sinful or not I’ve simply decided not to participate. I consider myself monogamous, while being married to someone who is not. And I think there are many good arguments on both sides as to why polyamory is or isn’t sinful. But to put it simply, it’s never explicitly stated that it is, but I think those who point to specific common practices of polyamorous relationships to claim that those make it a sin make good points.
To speak on those, I think some who engage in poly relationships, maybe a majority even, are only doing so as a justification for infidelity because they aren’t happy within their current relationship (married or not). That I believe would be a sin. I also feel some do it for the sake of exploring homosexuality which is a topic I really do feel the Bible is clear on being a sin. Additionally as the Bible does speak on the practice of adultery outside of marriage, I’ve often wondered if the practice is still adultery even when all parties know and approve of the behavior. Finally I can’t find anyway to justify a sexual form of polyamory outside of a married couple because I also believe the Bible is very clear on premarital sex being a sin. Therefore outside of consenting married couples practicing polyamory with other consenting married couples someone involved in that relationship is going to be engaging in a sinful act (this would be the case for my wife, who’s partner is not married).
Just to be clear these are thoughts that I have considered or good arguments I’ve heard presented. And I’m not making them to criticize anyone. I’m trying to engage in a discussion about this topic, and get some of your opinions for or against these points and on any other case you might have. Im curious, those who consider polyamory completely acceptable as a Christian, how? Can you give me biblical verses that I can turn to that you feel might convince me? Those who consider certain poly practices to be acceptable, and certain ones sinful, can you tell me what? And also explain what scripture brought you to that conclusion?
I’m looking for an open discussion here. Please don’t take any response from me that counters a point you make as me criticizing you or your position. Just continue the discussion if you feel I’m misunderstanding you, or if you think I’m wrong in my own understanding.
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