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If polygamy is illegal in EUA why is it that there are still people practising it?
WandelaO
religious beliefs are the most prevalent 'excuse' for breaking that particular moray/law around the world.
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Is polygamy still practiced in the US?
Yes, polygamy is still practiced in the United States by some groups of people, but not with legal consent.
When was polygamy made illegel?
Polygamy is being allowed to have multiple marriages at once. Some countries do in fact still support polygamy, it is legal in 58 out of nearly 200 sovereign states. Therefore it is not actually completely illegal and is hard to say when it was made illegal as each country would have done this at different times. I would search it for particular countries rather than generalising it.
Is there still polygamy in the world?
Yes, there is still polygamy in the world.
In what states is polygamy legal?
polygamy is illegal in the United states of america. Marrying a second wife while you are still married to the previous one is Bigamy which is clearly contrary to the law.Thus, if a man wants another wife he must have divorced the previous one.
What cultures still believe in polygamy?
Many Middle Eastern Muslims practice polygamy, as it is permissible by their religion and culture. It is also common among ethnic Africans and in some Asian countries. Some Western Christians also practice polygamy, although it is illegal.
Who practices polygamy?
Polygamy is practiced by many different groups worldwide. It is a common cultural practice in many parts of Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Many Muslims and some Christians practice polygamy as a part of their religion. Polygamy is illegal in the US and most western countries, but many still practice it in secret.
Is polygamy legal in the US?
No. Polygamy was made illegal in the U.S. in 1862 by the Merrill Act.
What happens when someone get married while still married to someone else?
In countries where polygamy is illegal, this person will be in federal/legal trouble.
Is polygamy a situation where the man makes a unilateral choice for mate selection?
Polygamy means having more than 1 spouse. It may mean 2 men married to one woman, more than 1 woman married to same man, etc. And while not legal in the US, polygamy is still practiced in some other countries.
Does polygamy still exist in Africa?
Yes.
What year was polygamy outlawed in the USA?
It was Banned in the United States by the Merrill Act in 1862 Uh, no. there is no such thing as the Merrill act. it is called the Morrill act of 1862 and has nothing to do with polygamy. The United States federal government does not ban polygamy. However every state does ban it in one form or another.
Do people gator hunt in the everglades?
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