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The Polygamous Wife

Blood Atonement For the polygamous wife, who no longer sees As the sister wives want her to believe. No longer wanted to do the wrong she was born into. Escape from this man, and his 30 wives running and running for her life. The Prophet says to "Kill! Tis God's will... He talks to me and only me!" Her arrangement was for polygamy She dropped to her knees Praying to God-" Oh Please!" She was only Sixteen. Blood Atonement now she will die for refusing to be his 31st wife. * This is a sick but true story.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 6/5/2010 3:26:00 AM
Excellently covered Amy. Why in this modern world this type of suppression still exists. I can understand some indigenous tribes in the deep jungles may still carry this in their histories. But modern man, it's time for them to grow up and get real > have a lovely weekend >> James
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Date: 6/4/2010 4:59:00 AM
sad story, but wondeful write...
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Date: 6/4/2010 2:37:00 AM
God is always mysterious. Only way out is atonement. Me like!!!!
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Date: 6/4/2010 12:59:00 AM
that was heartwrenching
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