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I hear what you’re saying, but I’m old enough to remember when Sean Connery was People Magazine sexiest man. He was late 50s/early 60s, balding, grey haired and sort of dad bod (not fat, but no longer svelt). It was partly his exotic accent...

Maybe in the USA, but even an average looking white guy here is HOT and very attractive to local women.

There are primarily three words used in reference to those men who lead in the assemblies. The most common word is from ποιμήν, the Greek word for shepherd, but (mis)translated pastors in Ephesians 4:11. The leaders in the assemblies are to be...

Ah the Romans, those never ending fount of schism and confusion. You for to love them, but only because we’re commanded to….

I had put off sending a text for awhile, but really felt like the sincere family writing us off should be challenged. Today I got my thoughts together and sent it. I am frequently blessed with greater clarity as I interact with others on the...

I have come to believe that what women value in a man is the access he gives her to the make hierarchy. To make yourself more attractive to women, you have to become more attractive to men….:eek: You know wha I mean, don’t make it weird.

A few years ago, my wife and I were talking about polygamy (kinda arguing) and she mentioned something to the effect of this. "Why would a single woman want you so badly that she would want to be willing to be in a polygamous relationship?"...

I've noticed that I'm getting more respect from men at work, and church, and the ladies at work have become much more friendly and cheerful around me. A number of women have made positive comments to me about my improved appearance.. Recently...

Two years ago, I noticed that my weight had gradually crept up on me until I was over 260 pounds, was close to 30% body fat, and had a 43 inch waist. I got irritated and decided to lose weight. I didn't want to lose muscle, so I kept lifting...

I wonder if you guys have any thoughts on the importance of men becoming more physically fit, confident and attractive as this may relate to marriage, patriarchy, and polygyny. I think it matters. I've been working on this for a while, and the...

I find it funny how the goal of the Christian church is to be part of the group of gentiles that makes it into the Kingdom of Heaven, and they feast with Abraham, Issac, and Jacob. But wouldn’t their multiple wives and many children be an offense...

Hi @davidthebuilder, how are things working out? I was re-reading through this thread and was wondering how you are doing and how your relationship with your wife is now? It's been a while, so I pray there is growth and sanctification on all...

Any time you have to accept something that all your life you have been taught is base, immoral, and means your husband hates you, is going to take a while to wrap your mind around and accept. The best thing is to pray for her, be humble, patient...

Was the point just to illustrate the kind of flawed logic often used by scoffers to dismiss cases of polygyny in Scripture? Joash is not a 'proof text' - just an example. There are many. And there are proof texts, too.