ENM POLY?!

ENM POLY?!

There's nothing ETHICAL about a NON MONOGAMOUS POLY MARRIAGE - it's called ADULTERY!

ENM (Ethical Non-Monogamy) and polyamory are modern terms often used to rebrand and justify relationships that fall outside the biblical standard of lifelong, exclusive marriage between one man and one woman. While they may be framed as consensual and honest alternatives to traditional relationships, from a Christian perspective, these practices can be seen as attempts to normalize and sanitize what the Bible clearly identifies as sexual immorality and adultery. By using terms like "ethical" or "loving" to describe multiple romantic or sexual partners, society seeks to remove the moral weight of sin, replacing it with personal freedom and self-gratification—hallmarks of a hedonistic culture that prioritizes pleasure over holiness.

I don't care what you want to call it, it's sin!

Several celebrities have publicly identified as being in ENM (Ethical Non-Monogamy) or polyamorous relationships. Here are some well-known figures:

1. Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith – While they have not used the term "polyamorous," they have spoken openly about having a non-traditional marriage, with periods of openness and mutual understanding about non-monogamy.

2. Shailene Woodley – The actress has discussed being open to non-monogamous relationships and not believing that one person can meet all needs in every season of life.

3. Tessa Thompson – She has expressed support for non-monogamous relationships and the idea of love not being confined to traditional norms.

4. Willow Smith – She has openly identified as polyamorous, stating her belief in the freedom to love more than one person in a committed and honest way.

5. Mo’Nique – The comedian and actress has talked about being in an open marriage with her husband, emphasizing honesty and mutual consent.

6. Bella Thorne – She has publicly shared her experiences in polyamorous relationships and her support for alternative relationship structures.

7. Ezra Miller – The actor has been associated with non-traditional, polyamorous relationships and has spoken about living outside societal norms regarding gender and love.

Definitions

Ethical non-monogamy (ENM) is a broad term that encompasses any relationship where individuals are romantically or sexually involved with more than one person, with the understanding and consent of all parties. It's characterized by open communication, mutual respect, and a commitment to ethical behavior within the relationship structure. 

Polyamory is a specific type of ENM where all partners have a romantic and sexual relationship with each other. It's characterized by building and nurturing multiple loving relationships. 

In essence, "ENM poly" highlights the diversity of ENM relationships, with polyamory being one specific type within the broader umbrella of ethical non-monogamy. 

Here are several key Bible verses about adultery, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments:

Old Testament

1. Exodus 20:14 – “You shall not commit adultery.”

(One of the Ten Commandments.)

2. Leviticus 20:10 – “If a man commits adultery with another man's wife—with the wife of his neighbor—both the adulterer and the adulteress are to be put to death.”

3. Proverbs 6:32 – “But a man who commits adultery has no sense; whoever does so destroys himself.”

4. Proverbs 6:27-29 – “Can a man scoop fire into his lap without his clothes being burned?... So is he who sleeps with another man's wife; no one who touches her will go unpunished.”

New Testament

5. Matthew 5:27-28 – “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.”

6. Hebrews 13:4 – “Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral.”

7. 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 – “Or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God?... neither the sexually immoral nor adulterers nor men who have sex with men... will inherit the kingdom of God.”

8. John 8:3-11 – (The story of the woman caught in adultery. Jesus shows mercy but also tells her, “Go now and leave your life of sin.”)

Here is a Christian prayer of repentance that acknowledges the sin of adultery as described in Scripture, even when disguised by modern terminology like ENM (Ethical Non-Monogamy) and polyamry.

A Prayer of Repentance from Adultery and Rededication to Holiness in Marriage

Heavenly Father,

I come before You in humility and brokenness of heart, acknowledging my sin and rebellion against Your holy standard. Lord, You are pure, faithful, and just. Your Word declares that marriage is a sacred covenant between one man and one woman, a reflection of Christ’s love for His Church. Yet I confess that I have strayed from Your truth.

I have allowed myself to be influenced by the deceptive language of this age—terms like "ethical non-monogamy" and "polyamory" that seek to justify what Your Word clearly calls adultery. I confess that I have sinned. I have broken covenant. I have defiled the sacredness of marriage and pursued my own desires above Your will.

Lord, I repent. I renounce the lies of the enemy and the justifications of the world. I see now that there is no “ethical” way to violate Your commandments. What You have called sin, no human language or cultural shift can make righteous. You have said, "You shall not commit adultery" (Exodus 20:14), and I have transgressed.

Forgive me, O God. Wash me clean by the blood of Jesus Christ. Create in me a clean heart, O Lord, and renew a right spirit within me. Restore what I have broken, and teach me to walk in faithfulness, purity, and holiness.

I rededicate my heart, my body, and my relationships to You. If I am married, I commit to honoring and loving my spouse in covenant faithfulness, forsaking all others.

In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, I pray, Amen!