"The family is God’s preferred arrangement, and, the closer we are to doing what He suggests, the better."

I'm glad you feel certain about the Bible and your faith. I have many questions about humanity, and the Bible doesn't seem consistant to me. It seems like a lot of contradictory statements about how humans should live, while reflecting the norms of that era, such as concubines, plural wives and slave rape. I mean no disrespect to you or the Bible, as I question everything and constantly search for a better understanding of life. Thank you for your thoughtful response.