Big Love http://forums.televisionwithoutpity.com/index.php Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:22:16 -0500 10 Spoilers: He Has How Many Wives?! http://forums.televisionwithoutpity.com/index.php?showtopic=3136790 Spoilery! Fri, 10 Mar 2006 04:08:20 -0500 http://forums.televisionwithoutpity.com/index.php?showtopic=3136790 Polygamy: The Fundamental(ist)s http://forums.televisionwithoutpity.com/index.php?showtopic=3136913
According to a joint report issued by the Utah and Arizona attorney general’s offices, July 2005, ‘approximately 20,000 to 40,000 or more people currently practice polygamy in the United States.’ The Mormon Church officially banned the practice of polygamy in 1890.


From pre-show articles I've read in the Old Big Love thread, I get the impression that HBO put the disclaimer up as favor to the LDS church. Here are some articles that show that the disclaimer itself is misleading:

Big Love's disclaimer needs a disclaimer
Big Love, September Dawn, and The Solomon Key (Big Love's disclaimer is discussed in the first third of the article.)

Sounds like this show will stir up controversy and questions. I thought I'd start a thread devoted to non-plot related religious discussion and questions.

Here is the basic beliefnet.com entry on polygamy and the LDS church.

This is much more interesting. It's an FAQ written by a polygamist in Utah. I don't think the percentages are too accurate, but the perspective is fascinating. I had no idea what polyandry was and didn't know that the LDS church used to practice it. If you do read this, just keep the source in mind.

I grew up in West Jordan, Utah (close to where the Henricksons live). There were kids of polygamists that went to my middle school. I saw polygamist wives at the grocery store all the time. They do NOT look like Jeanne Tripplehorn by the way. I don't think it's as prevelant as the FAQ above makes it seem, but most polygamist families keep to themselves.

Then again...I could just be super naive (it wouldn't be the first time...or the second). There were a few of people in my ward ('ward' is an LDS term for a church congregation) that had a single woman living in a mother-in-law apartment.]]> Fri, 10 Mar 2006 15:43:24 -0500 http://forums.televisionwithoutpity.com/index.php?showtopic=3136913 <![CDATA[1-12: "The Ceremony" 2006.06.04]]> http://forums.televisionwithoutpity.com/index.php?showtopic=3141690
Bill and Joey confront Roman at a UEB priesthood council meeting' Nicki's family allegiances are tested; Barb seizes the spotlight during an award ceremony.


O, the anticipation! HBO, how crafty you are in making us wait A WHOLE EXTRA WEEK to the finale!]]> Sun, 04 Jun 2006 12:24:07 -0400 http://forums.televisionwithoutpity.com/index.php?showtopic=3141690 <![CDATA[2-12: "Oh, Pioneers" 2007.08.26]]> http://forums.televisionwithoutpity.com/index.php?showtopic=3157490
An unexpected guest shocks the Henricksons; Sarah and Heather try to get Ben to change direction; Margene lobbies for more control in the family.



Thanks to Hawkwild for getting me straight on the starting times.]]> Sat, 25 Aug 2007 00:25:07 -0400 http://forums.televisionwithoutpity.com/index.php?showtopic=3157490 <![CDATA[2-11: "Take Me As I Am" 2007.08.19]]> http://forums.televisionwithoutpity.com/index.php?showtopic=3157200 Remember! Big Love is back to Sunday nights!

From Zap2it.com:

Bill makes Alby a tempting offer; Barb wants to make peace with her estranged family; Scott tests the limits of his relationship with Sarah
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Bill proposes a new schedule to his wives; Frank discovers Lois' valuable stash; Bill hopes to incite Roman to retaliate against the Greenes.
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Bill is drawn to an attractive waitress; Nicki worries about Wayne's enrollment at a Roman Catholic school; Bill turns to Eddie for a loan.
]]> Tue, 03 Jul 2007 14:42:35 -0400 http://forums.televisionwithoutpity.com/index.php?showtopic=3155622 <![CDATA[1-5: "Affair" 2006.04.09]]> http://forums.televisionwithoutpity.com/index.php?showtopic=3138755 Was it an affair to remember? Discuss here. Sun, 09 Apr 2006 23:00:41 -0400 http://forums.televisionwithoutpity.com/index.php?showtopic=3138755 <![CDATA[2-6: "Dating Game" 2007.07.16]]> http://forums.televisionwithoutpity.com/index.php?showtopic=3155844
Margene uncovers Bill's secret; Rhonda becomes the focus of media attention; an underground polygamist group resurfaces with a vengeance.
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Bill takes Margene with him to a convention; Alby realizes that Juniper Creek has been robbed; Rhonda hits a new low in blackmailing Sarah.
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