Can POLYGYNY Solve The Dating & Marriage Crisis? w/ Rob Kowalski | Ep. 229

Dec 11, 2023

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Listen to episode 98 - Making Community Great Again - https://pod.link/1467356955/episode/d2cef8abcf06f3256f1b956fd9186465

Listen to episode 36 - Why Sex Before Marriage Isn't Good For Anyone - https://pod.link/1467356955/episode/f0474da5e0742ca3b6632134005cba0c

In episode 229 of The Super Human Life, host Frank Rich and Rob B. Kowalski discuss the topic of polygyny and its implications for relationships and marriage. They explore the challenges of finding a wife without dating and the qualities that make a good wife. They also discuss the reasons for high divorce rates and the potential benefits of polygyny. The conversation delves into the historical and religious aspects of polygyny and its impact on relationships and children.

Rob presents polygyny as a potential solution to various problems in society. He challenges the belief that monogamy is the only approved relationship structure by God, arguing that polygyny is biblical and can address issues such as the imbalance of women in the church and the high divorce rate. Rob believes that polygyny can provide companionship, protection, and spiritual leadership to women who desire marriage. He also suggests that polygyny can create a more attractive environment for men to commit to marriage and be faithful.

Takeaways

Polygyny can be seen as a potential solution to societal problems such as the imbalance of women in the church and the high divorce rate.

The belief that monogamy is the only approved relationship structure by God is challenged, with the argument that polygyny is biblical and can provide companionship, protection, and spiritual leadership.

Polygyny can create a more attractive environment for men to commit to marriage and be faithful.

The impact of monogamy on society, including high divorce rates and fatherless homes, is questioned, suggesting that monogamy-only beliefs may contribute to these issues.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction and Problem Statement

06:17 - The Role of Marriage and the Problem of Cheating

15:14 - The Nuclear Family and the Attack on Traditional Marriage

19:00 - The Benefits of Polygyny

25:21 - Interpreting Biblical Teachings on Marriage

32:00 - The Impact of Monogamy on Society

34:03 - Personal Beliefs and God's Guidance

35:37 - Finding a Wife without Dating

38:39 - What Makes a Good Wife?

44:19 - Reasons for Divorce

48:52 - Monogamy vs. Polygyny