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THE LAWS OF GOD - #7.C.+

Tolerands--Our Bill of Romantic Rights (Continued)

.C TOLERANDS...continued

..1-32 Continued from previous Tolerands Article (Lust, etc.):

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..33 MARRIAGE CEREMONY:
the Congregational Wedding is regulated as a Religious Ritual of Our Priests. See also, Holy Covenant, under Marrital States, below--Tolerands #36.C.

..34 MARRIAGE, COURSHIP FOR:
See COURTSHIP AND MATCHMAKING Article, following Tolerands Section.

..35 MARRIAGE, ENGAGEMENT TO: see Betrothal, under Article on COURTSHIP AND MATCHMAKING.

..36 MARITAL STATES:
Despite its popularity with the Religious Establishment, holy matrimony is rarely found in the Holy Scriptures. Instead, Hebrew Culture puts forth a variety of marital states or levels:

• ...a MARRIAGE BY USAGE (Common Law Marriage):
  As Consumation establishes the bond of Wedlock, many were married by simply the taking of a wife, for by sex the woman is mysteriously transformed into the man's flesh (Genesis 2:24, 16:2-3; Judges 21:20-21; Ecclesiastes 2:7; Ezekiel 16:8; Matthew 19:4-6; Mark 10:8-9), much as WE, as Believers, are being transformed into the Lord's Image and Body. This was widely practiced by the lower, working class. And is fitting for fallen woman (ie non-virgins), divorce', and women who yield to seduction (Exodus 22:16-17; Deuteronomy 22:28-29). Moreover, such a marriage is Morganatic with the rights of the wife basically forfeited (Genesis 16:6-9, 21:10; Galatians 4:3), and often her children are denied inheritace, depending on the father's will. Consequently, such wives are often refered to as bondswomen or ianessa (love-slaves), as a kind of consort (Genesis 21:10; Exodus 21:5-6; Deuteronomy 15:16-17). However, this is also very distinct from the modern living together arrangement, as marriage for life is intended by this consumation.
• ...b CONCUBINAGE (Civil Law Marriage):
  As a Covenant (contract) or vow was often used to solidify the wedlock or consumation, many were joined by vows before witnesses (Genesis 22:23-24, 34:9, 36:12; Deuteronomy 7:3; Joshua 23:12; II Samuel 5:13; I Kings 11:3; I Chronicles 1:32. 2:46, 7:14; Isaiah 4:1). This was popular among the middle class, who were concerned with acquiring things and who got what. (And as it is similiar to our modern pre-nuptials or pre-marrital agreements.) This was also used by the Nobility to protect what they did have. And Women are generally required to be virgins here OR to put up a Dowry of sufficient value to compensate for any indiscretion she may have had--and as insurance against any infidelity that she may fall into later on (Genesis 24:15-16, 34:11-12; Isaiah 62:5; I Corinthians 7:28; II Corinthians 11:2). Such a marriage had the rights and responsibilities of the wife clearly spelled out and was often somewhat Morganatic (Genesis 4:19-22, 25:1-6, 30:1-13, 36:1-8, 49:1-28; Numbers 27:6-11; Deuteronomy 21:15-17), with her children usually being able to inherit. Furthermore, the wife here was refered to as a concubine or my woman (Genesis 8:30, 19:1, 22:24, 25:5-6, 36:12; II Samuel 3:7, 6:13; I Chronicles 2:46, 48, 3:9, 7:14; Esther 2:14).
• ...c HOLY COVENANT OR MATRIMONY (Religious Law Marriage):
  Occassionally, the Wedding Blessing was pronounced by the Priest before the Congregation to impart Spiritual Power to the marriage, after the saying of vows before God--thus establishing a Holy Covenant between Husband and Wife (II Chronicles 13:21; Malachi 2:14-15). Such a marriage was more popular among the Nobility and Ruling or Upper Class--as the wedding festivities were rather expensive, and hence, seldom performed. Women here are required to be virgins (or at least virgins to their husbands) OR widows Leviticus 21:13-15; Deuteronomy 22:13-21; Ezekiel 44:22). As this is a Holy Partnership, usually all the assets of the husband and wife were pooled, giving each equal access--so long as they continued under the marriage vows, with she, along with her children, being able to inherit equal portions (Genesis 2:23-24; Matthew 19:4-6; Mark 10:6-9; Ephesians 5:29-32). Hence, the wife is often refered to here as the honorable wife, as because of marriage to Nobility, she also gets to use his title, and is often called princess or queen thereby (Genesis 17:15-16, 19-21; I Kings 11:3; II Chronicles 11:21; Psalms 45:9; Song of Solomon 6:8; Hosea 2:16). Now, as this is the most Holy State or Level of marriage, it should be held up as the ideal and encouraged among all members that can attain it. (But, the other, lower forms must also be tolerated to allow for those weak souls.)
• ...d PERGAMOS OR PERGAMOSUN (Elevation in Status by Marriage):
  The Cinderella scenario of the poor but virtuous girl being elevated or lifted up (arise) in status by marriage to the handsome prince is supported by the Holy Scriptures! (Esther 2:15-17; Romans 7:3-4; James 4:10; Revelations 1:11, 2:12) In fact, Bondswomen in Marriage By Usage were usually so lifted up in status by their husbands after a period of time (frequently 7 years) of obedient and fidelic service OR were automatically so elevated after a decade (10 years) and became concubines, where they need no longer call their husband MASTER (Hosea 2:16; I Peter 3:6). Consequently, concubines also were so elevated, usually after the 7 years, as well, and if not done by the husband, were considered so automatically after the decade or 10 years of obedient and fidelic service to her man, where she would become an honorable wife. However, if only matrimony is taught (as is held by the Catholics, and those of the Council of Trent), this process is blocked and many souls are kept from the proper Scriptural process of advancing in marital states! Thus, the whole Pergamosun process must be tolerated in Our Realm. (NOTE: the current fad of marriage re-enactments is a shadow of what this process use to be!)

..37 MASTURBATION: see Auto-Sexuality, above--Tolerands #3.

..38 MENSTRAL TABOO:
Generally, women need to be isolated or quarentined (or given sick-leave) during their period (Genesis 31:35; Leviticus 15:19-33). Moreover, a vacation from marital intimacy should be allowed then (Leviticus 18:19), though intercourse during the woman's period may be tolearable (Leviticus 15:24, 33). See also LAW-6.B.2.c.2 MENSTAL FLOWS under Public Sanitation.

..39 MONOGAMY:
one man having one wife is the Scriptural norm for the common man, for this was God's original creation to make the one man one woman (Genesis 2:18), when HE could have made him several. Moreover, all down through the Scriptures, the ideal wife was set in the singular, not plural (Genesis 2:22, 7:13; Matthew 19:5; Mark 10:7-8; I Corinthians 7:2). See also, Polygyny, below--Tolerands #46.

..40 NAKEDNESS AND/OR NUDITY:
It has been a long standing Hebrew tradition to cloth the poor and naked (Job 22:5-7, 31:19-20; Matthew 25:35-36; James 2:15-16). Correspondingly, Nudity or deliberate Public Nakedness is held to be a great shame (Genesis 3:7-11; Ezekiel 23:25-27; Micah 1:8-11; Nahum 3:5; Revelations 3:18)! And as it encourages Adultery and other perversions, it should be held as a minor crime, like theivery (Leviticus 20:10-23; II Samuel 11:2-4). Now this is true for whether it is full Nudity or stark Nakedness (exposing the private parts) or indescent exposure and being skantily clad in Public (Genesis 38:15-16; Isaiah 58:7; John 21:7). However, there is no such prohibition between the private nakedness of husband and wife (Genesis 2:25), for this should be one of the joys of marriage (Proverbs 5:18-19). And, while not necessarily to be encouraged, the private showings of nakedness or semi-nakedness are to be tolerated in Our Realm. See also Showgirls, below--Tolerands #54.

..41 ONANISM:
see above, under Auto-Sexuality--Tolerands #3.

..42 ORAL SEX:
Despite its controversy, heterosexual forms of both fellatio (Song of Solomon 2:3) and cunnilingus (Song of Solomon 2:16, 4:6, 6:2) are found practiced in the Holy Scriptures, so those who chose this form of intimacy must be tolerated in Our Realm (Hebrews 13:4).

..43 PATRIARCHY:
The Holy Scriptures set the Father up as the ruler of his family (Genesis 2:18, 3:16; Esther 1:22; Ephesians 5:22-23; Colossians 3:18; I Peter 3:1-6), for he is the representative and image of God to the Family. Consequently, his word in his family should be Law, so long as it does not conflict with any of the Laws of God, here, or in the Holy Scriptures! See also LAW-5.A FAMILY ORDER--Patriarchy.

..44 PATRILINEAGE:
The Holy Scriptures keep extensive lists of genealogy using the father's line or what is called patrilineal descent (Genesis 5:1-32, 10:1-32, 11:10-26, 25:1-6, 12-20; I Chronicles 1:1-9:1; Matthew 1:1-17). And, while it may be interesting to know your mother's descent, official records in Our Realm are to follow the Scriptural example and use the father's genealogy or patrilineage!

..45 POLYGAMY:
the practice of two or more men being married to two or more women (communal or group marriage) is strictly forbidden by the prohibition against Adultery! Moreover, polyandry or one woman having more than one husband is also strictly banned, thereby, as well!

..46 POLYGYNY:
While forbidden to the regular priests and clergy (I Timothy 3:2, 12; Titus 1:6), the practice of one man having more than one wife was widely used throughout the Holy Scriptures by the Ruling Class, the Nobility, and the Warriors (Genesis 4:19, 30:3-13; Exodus 21:10-11; Numbers 12:1 Judges 8:30-31). Consequently, it should be tolerated among them in Our Realm as well. However, it must be kept in mind that monogomay is to be considered the norm and God's ideal for the masses. (See Monogamy, above--Tolerands #39.) But, there may also be cases where it is desirable to pursue:

a) barreness of first wife (Genesis 16:1-3, 30:1-3; I Samuel 1:1-2);
b) to fulfill the brotherly obligation of the levirate marriage (Genesis 38:8; Deuteronomy 25:5-6; Ruth 3:11-13);
c) to help insure a fit heir to the throne (II Samuel 3:7, 5:13; II Chronicles 11:18-21); and
d) in the event of some disaster, where the male population has been considerably thinned--as in war.

Consequently, it ought to be tolerated in Our Realm (NOTE: However, be aware that polygyny is considered illegal in most States in America, so be advised of your own local laws.)

..47 POSITIONS:
While the Religious Establishment is fixated on the missionary position (face to face, man on top), a great variety of alternative positions can be found in the Holy Scriptures, and, consequently, should be tolerated in Our Realm (Hebrews 13:4). Those of the verb "go into", "went into", or "prostitute" for general coitus (Genesis 16:4, 30:4; Leviticus 19:29, Ruth 4:13). Those of the verb "know" for face-to-face (Genesis 4:1; Song of Solomon 1:13; I Corinthians 13:12)--missionary position. Those of the verb "grind" for the female perch position (Job 31:10). Those of the verb "lay" for rearward coitus (Genesis 30:16, 34:2; Deuteronomy 22:22, 25, 28-29; Judges 16:1-3; I Samuel 2:22; II Samuel 11:4, 13:14)--and should be held distinct from sodomy! Those of the phrase "to spread the skirt" for bowing, rearward coitus (Ruth 3:9; Ezekiel 16:8). And of the verb "plow" for kneeling, rearward coitus (Judges 14:18). Moreover, we also find Presentations or positioning to invite coitus (Genesis 38:15-16; II Samuel 11:2-4). See also, LAW-7.B.12 SODOMY under General Adultery for clear distinctions.

..48 PRIVACY:
In Hebrew Culture, it has long been considered moral and ethical to cloth the naked (see above) and by extension to conduct intimate sexual activities (and bathroom functions) in private. Consequently, the Right to Privacy to conduct romantic activities should be respected! See Voyeurism, below--Tolerands #55.

..49 PROCREATION:
The Command to continue the human race, and especially the Peoples of God (Genesis 1:28, 9:1; Psalms 127:3-5; Proverbs 14:28; Jeremiah 29:6), is one of the strongest Commandments, taking priority even over other Commandments, such as the taboo on incest (Genesis 19:31-32)! Consequently, great liberty should be given to romantic activities, so long as they are to achieve reproduction. (See also Erotica, above--Tolerands #21.) Moreover, the Right to Reproduce should not be infringed--not for poverty (or welfare) nor for so called genetic defects or eugenics (for these may be cured in the future and why cut off a whole line that may become healthy later on)--yet only if a partner who is willing to join in that process can be found. And, God warns to beware for those who would limit the reproduction of others (Deuteronomy 23:1, 25:11-12)!

For an alternative to procreation, see Adoption (above).

..50 PROSTITUTION:
While vigorously attacked by the Religious Establishment, providing heterosexual intercourse for hire has long been tolerated in Hebrew Culture. Consequently, it must also be allowed in limited, regulated amounts by Our Realm.

• ...a TOLERATED:
1. Allowed (and even used) by various religious leaders all down through the the Holy Scriptures (Genesis 38:15-16; Judges 16:1; I Kings 3:16; Hosea 1:2-3; John 8:3-11; Luke 7:37-48; Matthew 21:31-32).
2. Considered an acceptable deterant to the worse perversion of homosexuality (Genesis 19:4-8; Judges 19:22-24)--or the worse sin of defiling someone's wife, or whoredom and the seducing of an honorable woman.
3. Used as an important tool in intelligence gathering operations (Joshua 2:1).

• ...b NOT ALLOWED:
1. If soliciting in Public Places--steetwalking or hooking (Proverbs 6:24-26, 7:8-23), and certainly NOT in the Congregation!
2. If spreading Social Diseases or V.D.--see LAW-7.B.6 INFECTICATION under General Adultery.
3. If bearing children by adultery--hence the need for some form of birth control (see Birth Regulation--Tolerands #5).
4. If involving some other Perversion or Mosaic Taboo, such as is often done in Cultic Harlotry--see General Adultery.
5. If run by organized crime--see Gangsterism under High Crimes.
6. If involving Witchcraft or Cultic Harlotry--see under General Adultery. (See also Idolatry.)

..51 REMARRIAGE:
Whether from death or divorce, the individual's Right to Remarriage should not be infringed. However, there are various regulations on remarriage--in the Faith (Romans 7:2-3; I Corinthians 7:8-9. 39), of Priests (Leviticus 21:14; Ezekiel 44:22).

..52 SEDUCTION:
Unfortunatley, manipulating or sweet-talking a member of the opposite sex into having sex has long been recognized in Hebrew Culture as a tolerated form of Courtship (Exodus 22:16-17; Deuteronomy 22:28-29), especially if the other member has encouraged or just not resisted it. Consequently, the Right to Seduction must be allowed for marriage. However, care must be taken to distinguish it from Rape, see above, under General Adultery.

..53 SEPARATION:
See under DIVORCE Article, following Tolerands Section.

..54 SHOWGIRLS:
While the Laws against Lasciviousness and Lewdness prohibit such activities on the streets and other Public Places (and especially in the Congregation), it must be conceded that the private perfomance of a variety of sensual showgirls is a long standing part of Hebrew Culture (Exodus 15:20-21; I Samuel 11:13; I Kings 1:1-4; Matthew 14:6; Mark 6:22)--for these are symbolic of Israel being God's showcase to the world (Jeremiah 31:4; Isaiah 61:10; Ezekiel 16:8-14). Moreover, while it may be a fitting career for immoral or loose women (as God's judgement upon them--Jeremiah 13:22, 26; Ezekiel 16:35-37; Nahum 5:4-6), who find obtaining marriage difficult, it is strictly forbidden for descent married women as this breaks the Adultery ban. Moreover, great care needs to be taken that it does not involve witchcraft or other perversions.

..55 VOYUERISM:
As the Right to Privacy is to be respected, those who like to watch others do it or spy out their nakedness (peeping toms) are a breach of the Law, and subject to punishment as a theif for stealing away one's human dignity! (Habakkuk 2:15) See also, Privacy, above--Tolerands #48.

..56 WEDLOCK: see above, under Marital States--Tolerands #36.

..57 WHOREDOM (Fallen Women):
While marriage is to be officially encouraged and approved of, it must also be conceded that loose women, who give it for free, are tolerated in the Scriptures (Luke 7:36-50)--and the men who associate with them, as long as they do so discretely and don't disrupt Our activities nor seek office. See also, Prostitution.

..58 WIDOWSHIP:
While younger widows (and by extension, divorce') are admonished to marry again (I Corinthians 7:9), and produce more children, older widows (beyond the days of fertility) may remain unmarried (I Corinthians 7:8), and even take up positions as church officials--deaconesses (I Timothy 5:9-11).

..59 WITCHCRAFT:
strictly forbidden! See details under LAW-7.B.14 WITCHCRAFT in General Adultery Section.

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