0
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.
Wiki User
∙ 7y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Why is it necessary for christian men to have many wives?
Christian men do not have many wives and do not believe in polygamy. Only a small sect of Mormans engages in polygamy.
Is the law against Polygamy constitutional?
The U.S. Constitution does not restrict the practice of polygamy. However, it does not explicitly or implicitly protect that right, which allows state and national legislatures to restrict it.--Polygamy is not mentioned in the constitution or in any of its amendments; the only prominent sect in the US that practiced polygamy (the Latter Day Saints) was established decades after the constitution was ratified. Polygamy is, however, against federal law.
Who founded the protestant sect with bellives in predestination?
Predestination is usually associated with John Calvin, the founder of the Presbyterian church. Please note that Presbyterians should not be called a sect but a church. A sect has negative connotations, saying the the group's believes are non-standard in some respects, and Presbyterians are very orthodox (standard) in their beliefs.
Where are the biggest polygamist sect in the US?
Islam is probably the largest religious group in the US that practices polygamy, although most Muslims are not polygamist.
What religious groups believes that Jesus was just a man until his resurrection?
In the Philippines, a Christian sect called Iglesia ni Cristo ( Church of Christ) believes that Jesus is a man. Other Christian denominations, in my opinion, give Jesus divine attributes.
Which branch of islam belives allah has a body?
There is no orthodox sect of Islam that believes that God is a corporeal entity.
Who are the Islamic Sunni?
The Sunnis are a sect of Islam that believe that the caliph may be anyone who believes in the Islamic religion.
What religious sect allows polygamy?
None of the mainstream Christian denominations allow polygamy, especially in countries where it is illegal. There are several offshoot cults and churches which allow polygamy, but these are usually individual small churches (<1000 people) that cannot be considered denominations. There are some individuals, religious and not religious, who practice polygamy individually as well.
What is a member of an ascetic Christian sect called?
Olive
What are the Amish called who have left the sect?
Ex-Amish
Do reform Jews believe in Jesus as the messiah?
The Christian concept of messiah does not exist in Judaism, regardless of Jewish sect. No Jew believes that Jesus was a moshiach.
What is the scattering of people who have a common backround or belief?
They are called a sect.
