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.
Yes, there is still polygamy in the world.
Here are some sentences using the word 'polygamy': Someone who is married to more than one person is practicing polygamy. Many cultures in Africa practice polygamy. Polygamy is illegal in the United States.
Throughout history, some cultures and religions allowed polygamy due to various reasons, including social norms, economic factors, and the desire to increase population. Some believe that God allowed polygamy in certain contexts to accommodate the cultural practices of the time, while others argue that it was a way to protect and provide for women in societies where resources were scarce. Ultimately, the reasons for allowing polygamy vary depending on the specific cultural and religious beliefs of each society.
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Yes, polygamy is still practiced in the United States by some groups of people, but not with legal consent.
Theologians believe that as god created only one wife for Adam, so polygamy is wrong.
Yes.
It depends on the culture or religion of the polygamous family - each one is different. In most cultures that practice polygamy, women do have the right to divorce their husbands.
Yes. Polygamy was made illegal in the United States in 1862. The reason why is because some utopian societies and religious groups were practicing polygamy and the general public didn't like it so they made a law against it.
Christian men do not have many wives and do not believe in polygamy. Only a small sect of Mormans engages in polygamy.
Several religious groups believe in or allow polygamy, including Muslims, some Hindus, and some Christians. Anciently (in Biblical times) Jews commonly practiced polygamy as well.