Isn't it ironic that polygamy is considered the most backward, uncivilized, unthinkable phenomenon, while repeated marriages are considered normal? Really, what is the difference between serial monogamy (at best, more often, though, accompanied by affairs) and polygamy? People put on a ring for sex (possibly) and sign some papers before they have a new partner. Marriage is quickly becoming a meaningless contract. Societal support for marriage that endures as long as one's spouse is alive is almost non-existent. And yet we have such a proud view of the progress that we've made over the barbarians who used to have several wives. Isn't this just a cyclical revisiting of a very old problem? Goodness gracious, couldn't we do with some humility for starters?
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Monogamy is basically repressive. Why shouldn't people be intimate with more than one, if it is desired by the parties. It is hardly unnatural.
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