Re: [UUPoly-L] Spiritual Polygynist Family

[licorice gumdrop <licorice.gumdrop@gmail.com>]

Interesting stuff. What is "spiritual polygny"?

FWIW, I've heard the term "plural wives" used exclusively in the  
Mormon context. Could be a clue as to the book's context.

- LD

On Feb 6, 2009, at 2:22 PM, karen hart <chipolykardia@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Hi Kahlah,
>     Thanks for your question as it has prompted me to learn  
> something. I have been active in Polyamorous Groups since 1996 and I  
> had never heard the exact term "Spiritual Polygynist Family" unless  
> it was slipped into "Big Love" and I missed noticing it.
>     I could not find any reviews on the book that you mentioned, but  
> when I Googled the author, the first listing was:
> Ben H Szymanski Books: Buy in India
> I would guess that shows some Significance as in the primary readers  
> culture. I could be totally wrong too.
>
>    When I first read your term "Spiritual Polygynist Family", my  
> first thought was, "all Womyn ... Cool, Lesbian Pagan Poly" and that  
> turned out to be totally wrong. I realized it by the subtitle of the  
> book, "Plural Wives Justified" . Now, as an American Pagan, I  
> Associate the whole concept of needing to Justify one's Lovestyle to  
> either Society or Diety as Ludricous, because one of Paganism's most  
> ancient Sacred Writings says, "The Goddess ... receives all forms of  
> Love as Her worship."
>     Thanks for Reminding me Not to jump to Conclusions based on my  
> own personal Cultural Views. I also recommend that when you discuss  
> your goals with other Poly Folk, be sure to Define your Terminology  
> Carefully regard what Spiritual path you are on.
>    Just my 2 cents.
> Blessed Be,
>     Karen / Kardia
>
>
> --- On Fri, 2/6/09, uupoly-l-request@uupa.org <uupoly-l-request@uupa.org 
> > wrote:
> Hello!
> I understand that many of the UU Poly group are of all different  
> aspects of
> Poly arrangements (or is configuration the word?).   And, of course, I
> respect wherever ones heart is and wish all the best with many  
> blessings.
>
> However, where my heart is, is in the Spiritual Polygynist Family.   
> I would
> like to connect with others who are Spiritual Polygynist if you  
> would be so
> kind as to contact me, please.  I look forward to hearing from any  
> of you
> Polygynist.
>
> I am also, wanting to know if anyone has read:  The Naked  
> Polygamist: Plural
> Wives Justified by Szymanski, Ben H..  I find no reviews on the book
> online.  If you have read it can you tell me if it is fiction or non- 
> fiction
> and is it religious---Christian, Mormon, Muslim or what.  Maybe you  
> could
> give me a brief review, please.  Thank you.  I am always searching  
> for new
> info on Polygyny.  Any suggestions is appreciated.
>
> Have a wonderful day.  And, thank you for your time.
>
> Blessings
> Kaylah
>
>
>
>
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