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THE LAWS OF GOD - #7.C.1

TOLERANDS - Our Bill of Romantic Rights

.C TOLERANDS

Our Bill of Romantic Rights

..1 ABORTION:
See ABORTION Article following Tolerands section.

..2 ADOPTION:
The Command to Procreate and produce a Family takes a very high priority in the Holy Scriptures (see below--Tolderands #49). However, sometimes that goal is not directly obtainable for some couples, so the alternative of adoption is provided for in the Scriptures (Genesis 15:2-3, 16:2, 30:3-4), as, indeed, this is how we, as Believers, become the Children of God--through adoption (Romans 8:14-16; Galatians 4:5-7; Ephesians 1:5). See also, Disowning, below--Tolerands #16.

..3 AUTO-SEXUALITY (Masturbation):
While the Religious Establishment really gets upset at this practice, there is NO direct prohibition of it in the Holy Scriptures! Onanism, which is mistakenly held to be masturbation is in fact actually withdrawal or coitus interruptus (Genesis 38:9) and the sin causing his death was not procreating or continuing the Lineage of the Messiah (Genesis 38:8). Whereas, King David seems to have used it (I Samuel 21:13). Moreover, it was, no doubt, the secret sin that so many church fathers confessed to, in order to remain celibate to serve the Lord without the distractions of a wife (I Corinthians 7:32-35). Furthermore, the modern military parable that if your wife cannot be at your right hand, then let your right hand be your wife is far better than (and serves as a deterant to) immoral practices such as prostitution, or even worse, homosexuality in military camps! Therefore, it should be tolerated in Our Realm, for those who feel the need, so long as it does not get into Lasciviousness (public exposure) or other perversions, such as Mental Adultery. (However, if you find you are practicing it frequently, then it is time to seek a proper spouse!)

..4 BETROTHAL:
See COURTSHIP AND MATCHMAKING Article, following Tolerands Section.

..5 BIRTH REGULATION (Birth Control):
The Command to Procreate (Tolerands #49) encourages unrestricted reproduction, however given odd situtations and troubled times, there may be times when conception is not to be desired.

• ...a TOLERATED:
1. HARDSHIPS:
   birth regulation may be practiced in troubled times or in periods of economic hardship, for that Family (Matthew 24:19; Luke 23:28-29)--though this is NOT recommended (Jeremiah 29:6).
2. CELIBATES:
   some men may use extreme birth control, in order that they might serve the Lord better (Matthew 19:12).
3. HUSBANDRY:
   couples may use some birth regulation or family planning in order to space out their children for better growth, like spacing plants (Psalms 128:3).
4. LIFE-SAVING:
   if the mother's health or life (or child's life) is seriously threatened by conception, then more extreme forms of birth control may be used (Deuteronomy 19:21).

• ...b NOT ALLOWED:
1. WITHOUT JUST CAUSE:
   it should be forbidden for normal, healthy couples of the Faith to completely stop or permentantly prevent conception without some good justification (see above), for the Holy Scriptures admonish us to reproduce abundantly (Genesis 1:27-28, 9:1, 33:5, 38:8-10; Psalms 127:3-5; Jeremiah 29:6).
2. IMPROPER METHODS:
   if birth regulation is needed, then the more natural forms should be used first, as these are more natural and more easily reversable:

   a-abstainence or withdrawal (Genesis 38:9);
   b-then mechanical barriers (condoms, diaphrams);
   c-next IUD or womb blockers;
   d-with chemical or birth control pills next to last;
   c-and lastly medical operations (as most extreme form).
   

   NOTE: abortion is not a viable form of birth control for those of Our Realm!

..6 BRIDE-PRICE:
See COURTSHIP AND MATCHMAKING Article, following Tolerands Section.

..7 CELIBACY:
While the Command to Procreate seems to fall upon all women (see Procreation, below--Tolerand #49), while they are fertile, some men receive the gift to be unmarried and not be tempted to sexual activities--and especially for those who may be Called of God for HIS service (Matthew 19:12; I Corinthians 7:32-33; Revelations 14:1-4).

..8 CIRCUMCISION:
While circumcision was used in God's covenant for the holy land (Genesis 17:10-14), this provision was only dispensational and is no longer needed in our times (Romans 4:8-12; I Corinthians 7:17-19; Galatians 5:6, 6:15) for now our spiritual circumcision of the heart is more important (Deuteronomy 10:16, 30:6; Jeremiah 4:4; Romans 2:25-29), with this being imputed to Belivers by Fath in Christ (Colossians 2:10-11).

..9 CONCUBINAGE:
See below, under Marital States--Tolerands #36.

..10 CONSUMATION:
See below, under Marital States--Tolerands #36.

..11 CONTRACEPTION:
See above, under Birth Regulation--Tolerands #5.

..12 COURTSHIP:
See COURTSHIP AND MATCHMAKING Article, following Tolerands Section.

..13 CROSS-DRESSING:
While Transvestism or Cross-Dressing in Public is forbidden (see LAW-7.B.13), it is not inconceivable that while a husband and wife are intimate and sharing bodies that they might also share one another's clothing as well--in private. See also, Erotica, below--Tolerand #21.

..14 DANCE:
See DANCE Article, following Tolerands Section.

..15 DATING:
See COURTSHIP AND MATCHMAKING Article, following Tolerands Section.

..16 DISOWNING:
While it is desirable to maintain the Family Bond and Unity, sometimes the child becomes so rebellious (or the parent wanders so from God) that it becomes justifiable to break the Family Bond (Deuteronomy 21:18-21). This may be done by either parent or child. However, reconcilliation might occur at a later date and the Family Bond be restored (Luke 15:11-24). See also Adoption, above--Tolerand #2.

..17 DIVORCE:
See DIVORCE Article following Tolerands Section.

..18 DOWRY:
See COURTSHIP AND MATCHMAKING Article, following Tolerands Section.

..19 DRESS AND FASHION:
See DRESS AND UNIFORM CODE Article, following Tolerands Section.

..20 ENDOGAMY:
See COURTSHIP AND MATCHMAKING Article, following Tolerands Section.

..21 EROTICA:
The youth have no trouble being aroused for reproduction, but the older one gets the more stimulation it takes to achieve intercourse. Consequently, a certain toleration must be allowed of those things that help achieve reproduction.

• ...a TOLERATED:
1. PRIVACY:
   if done in privacy (out of the eyes of the General Public), in their own home, or in the bedchamber, at a private club (Genesis 2:25; Judges 15:1; Song of Solomon 1:4).
2. WEDLOCK:
   if done between a man and his woman, thus being an aid to Consumation and/or Conjugal Love (Genesis 2:25; Song of Solomon 7:10)--but also tolerated with showgirls.

PROCREATION:
if done to help promote reproduction, preservation of the species, or continuation of the bloodline (Genesis 9:1, 30:37-39; Song of Solomon 1:1-4; Jeremiah 29:6).

3. INSPIRATIONAL:
   if done unto God, under HIS Move, or for achieving HIS Plans and Purposes (I Samuel 19:23-24; II Samuel 6:14, 21; Isaiah 20:2-4).
4. SYMBOLIC:
   if done to represent or symbolize GOD's relationship with HIS own Bride (Isaiah 62:5; Jeremiah 3:1-2; Hosea 1:2).

• ...b NOT ALLOWED:
1. PERVERSION:
   if promoting a forbidden act or taboo, especially Specific Adultery or wife defilement (see under Specific Adultery)--treat as pornography (see LAW-7.B.7)!
2. IDOLATRY:
   if fostering a false religion or involving worship of false gods (see under Idolatry), which often involves Pulbic Nudity (Exodus 32:25)--treat as Idolatry!
3. PUBLIC EXHIBITION:
   if done out on the streets or in the General Public, places without restrictions (excluding clubs), or areas where an admission is not charged--thus being similar to public solicitation for prostitution, hooking, or streetwalking (Proverbs 5:3-5, 7:6-18).
4. CONCUPISCENCE:
   if arousing unnatural desires or a longing for what is forbidden (Romans 7:8; Colossians 3:5-6; I Timothy 4:4-5). See also Lasciviousness or Lewdness under General Adultery.

• NOTE: See also, Lust, below--Tolerand #32

..22 EXOGAMY:
See COURTSHIP AND MATCHMAKING Article, following Tolerands Section.

..23 FETISHES: see Erotica, above--Tolerands #21.

..24 GENEALOGY: see Patrilineage, below--Tolerands #44.

..25 HEREDITY (Eugenics): see below under Procreation--Tolderands #49.

..26 HARLOTRY: see Prostitution, below--Tolerands #50.

..27 INCEST: see LAW 7.B.5 INCEST under General Adultery, in previous Article.

..28 INDESCENT EXPOSURE: see under Nakedness, below--Tolderand #40.

..29 INFANTICIDE:
The Pagans of the wicked world like to sacrifice their young children to idols, but this should not be done among God's People. Treat as murder--see LAW 6.A.2.G FETOCIDE under Murder.

..31 LEVIRATE MARRIAGE:
See COURTSHIP AND MATCHMAKING Article, following Tolerands Section.

..32 LUST:
While some hold that the passion for romance or desire for sex (eros) is evil, it is found tolerated in the Holy Scriptures (Genesis 29:20, Judges 14:3-4), especially if it leads to procreation! (See Procreation, below.) However, some forms of lust or strong desire are warned against!

• ...a LUSTS (Obsessions) WARNED AGAINST:
1. LUST OF THE EYE: obsession to perceive, see, touch, feel, etc. (Proverbs 20:12, Ecclessiastes 1:8, I John 2:16-17).
2. LUST OF THE FLESH: obsession to possess, have, consume, eat, etc. (Mark 7:20-23; Romans 13:14; I Corinthians 6:13; Galatians 5:16-22; I Peter 2:11; II Peter 2:18).
3. LUST OF PRIDE (Pride of Life): obsession to be better than others (Psalms 73:6-8; Proverbs 11:2, 13:10, 16:8, 29:3; Mark 7:22; I Timothy 3:6).

• ...b LUST (Strong Desire-Passion-Erotic Desire) TOLERATED:
1. IN WEDLOCK:
   allowed between a man and his woman (Genesis 2:25, 29:20; Song of Solomon 7:10; Hebrews 13:4)--
2. SPIRITUAL SYMBOLISM:
   tolerated because it symbolizes or represents (mystery) God's relationship with HIS Bride, the Body of Believers:
• ....a Man to his woman--as God, HIMSELF, desires HIS own Bride, the Body of Believers (Genesis 24:16; Song of Solomon 4:1-15; Isaiah 62:4-5; Jeremiah 3:14, 20; Hosea 2:19-20; Matthew 22:2-14, 25:1-13; II Corinthians 11:2; Revelations 19:7-9, 22:17).
• ....b Woman to her man--as the Body's (Mankind's) desire for a relationship with God (Deuteronomy 6:5; Song of Solomon 1:2-3, 3:1, 7:10; Isaiah 54:5-6; I Corinthians 7:34-35).

3. MOTIVATOR:
   also tolerated because it can stir men up to moral action or Godly zeal (Genesis 29:20; Judges 14:3-4).
4. NOTE: see also, Erotica, above--Tolerand #21.

• ... c LUST NOT ALLOWED:
1. CONCUPISENCE:
   lust should be especially blocked if it is enticing or arousing the desires for what is unnatrual or forbidden (James 1:14-15; II Peter 2:18). See also LAW-7.B.7 LASCIVIOUSNESS, under General Adultery.
2. ADULTERY:
   lust should also be forbidden if it is exciting the desire for Specific Adultery or the desire to take another man's wife--such as Mental Adultery (Genesis 26:10; II Samuel 11:2-4; Proverbs 6:24-25; Jeremiah 5:7-9; Matthew 5:27-28; Galatians 5:16-21).

..33+ Continued on Next Article (Marriage, etc.):

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