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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.
Does polygamy still exist in Africa?
Yes.
Is polygamy accepted on a world view?
Polygamy is accepted in much of the Middle East and Africa and parts of Asia
What are the solutions of polygamy?
There is no issue with polygamy except with those that are opposed to it. It is perfectly legal and moral in some regions of the world.
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.
What are facts about polygamy vs monogamy in the past as well as the present?
its still going on
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.
How much of the world's population practice polygamy?
Approximately 84% of the world's population live in countries where polygamy is legally recognized or has a cultural acceptance. However, the actual percentage of people practicing polygamy is estimated to be lower, with around 2% to 5% of men worldwide involved in polygamous relationships.
When did Jewish faith cease polygamy?
Polygamy among Ashkenazic Jews didn't cease until about the year 1000 CE, when Rabbi Gershom issued an edict banning polygamy for 1000 years. The edict has since expired, but the ban is still followed, mainly because all Ashkenazic Jews live in places where polygamy is illegal.Sefardic Jews living in some Arab countries still practiced polygamy until the 1950's. After that time, most had moved to Israel and the United states, where polygamy was not part of the culture. Today, very few elderly Sefardic Jews live in polygamous marriages.
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.
Where in the world can you get married to more than one person?
There are a number of Muslim countries where a man is allowed to take as many as four wives. Also, in some African countries, polygamy is still practiced. And although Mormonism has outlawed polygamy, there are still some fundamentalist Mormons who broke away from the LDS church so that they could continue to practice plural marriage.
Does the Romney clan of Mexico still practice polygamy?
No, the Romney's in Mexico no longer practice polygamy, and have not for about 100 years. They are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which has prohibited the practice.
