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From: danielg@earl.med.unc.edu (Daniel Gene Sinclair)
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Subject: Re: Are Humans Naturally Monogamous?
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Date: 25 Oct 90 17:52:17 GMT
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In article <15490@netcom.UUCP> barry@netcom.UUCP (Kenn Barry) writes:
>In article <1990Oct24.175532.9407@pmafire.UUCP> reiser@pmafire.UUCP (Steve Reiser) writes:
>>Without cultural training would human being by there biological nature
>>be monogamous or is it culturally ingrained from childhood?
>
>	Looks to me like humans aren't monogamous innately. Even in
>cultures like ours, which sanctify monogamy, the studies all say
>that most people aren't.
>
I agree that humans are not innately monogamous, but this is because they
are spritiually fallen (oh no, one of those !).  So I think that
'naturally', we gravitate to what is *not* natural (i.e. intended by God
to give us satisfacion).  So I think that examination of what exists in
culture will not necessarily give us what *should* be.  No matter how far
we look, I think that we will find that Scriptural methods will always
lead to life and health and satisfaction, body and soul.

Of course, there will be those who say 'Solomon had man wives' etc., etc.
So who wants to argue all day?  I submit that monogamy is at least
encouraged as best in Scripture, esp. in the New Testament.  For example,
Christ and his *one* bride, the church.

Also, as a qualification for a church leader, Paul
writes that he must be husband to one wife.  Ok, ok, so you have lots of
examples of polygamy in the bible.  Decide for yourself.  As for me, one
is plenty, and I think plenty satisfying.

Spouting off again without thinking, 

dan
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