Nope. Just because something is "common" doesn't make it "normal".St. SteVen said:
Seems tragic in the long run.
A whole society moving away from committed relationships and child-bearing.
Not the natural state of things.
Celibacy was not the norm. (natural state of things) In Jesus day polygamy was the norm.
The qualification for an Elder was the husband of one wife.
Actually, polyandry was VERY common in Jesus' day. Even prior to that.
Does the "husband of one wife" requirement mean that polygamy was common in the early church?
Why does the Apostle Paul require that church Elders be the "husband of one wife" if polygamy wasn't common in the church? Titus 1:5-6 ESV This is why I left you in Crete, so that you might put what remained into order, and appoint elders in every town as I directed you— 6 if anyone is...www.christianityboard.com
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