10-13-2007, 07:05 PM
Salaams
I guess Wael will know better, but I think the point that he was trying to make is that it is polygamy is legit and having mistrisses is not. And that is the real adultry, no matter who does it, Jimmy Swaggart or whoever.
But I think, somehow br. Wael is also under the impression that polygamy is not permitted in Christianity. I dont think FHC's offhanded comments should be taken in anyway as the Christian stance. I think she is just stating her own opinion about it.
In fact they are saying in the USA that polygamy is being practicied now more widely than ever and is spreading in popularity. Not because of Islam (which doesn't allow multiple wives inside USA anyhow) but because of some Christian groups who feel it is their right and calling. Im not talking about just the infamous case of the mormons and that Warren Jeffs, but actually there are alot of smaller, bible based groups actively practicing.
I notice however, they dont have alot of rules to follow when taking multiple wives, and I dont feel they do as well in comparision with Islam. I mean if I had to be a woman in a polygamous marriage, I would definately conclude that Islam will guarantee my rights and protect my emotions better than any other system.
Excuse me brother Wael, if I misunderstood your comment.