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In most nations, polygamy is illegal. Polygamy is only legally accepted in a handful of African, Middle Eastern, and Asian nations.
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Many forms of marriage are not usual (and technically illegal) in western culture such as polygamy and polyamoory, however as the status hurts no one the law is rather unwilling to step into smoothly functioning families. Unless one or more of the partners complains there is generally no relation to outsider reports of such arrangement.
It should be noted that serail polygamy (one spouse after another) is permitted in almost all societies and cultural groups except rare Christian examples which prohibit divource.
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∙ 15y agoPolygamy is a crime since society at large feels that polygamy is immoral.
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∙ 14y agoBecause of the protection of the rights of your spouse, you may not be married to more than one person at a time.
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∙ 11y agoPolygamists are prosecuted because polygamy is illegal.
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Is polygamy allowed in Japan?
No, it's not. Bigamy is a crime in Japan.
What is an example of organized crime based upon religious origins?
The Mormons and Polygamy
What is an example sentence using the word polygamy?
The Mormons in Utah Territory used to practice polygamy until the United States forced them to change that policy to become a state.
Can marriage with the second wife perform by a judge be considered polygamy?
If the person was still married to the first wife when the second marriage was performed then this is a crime (not a crime committed by the Judge unless the judge KNEW the person was already married - but a crime committed by the person who is still married). The second marriage is not legal (no matter who performed it) and the person who was still married has committed the crime of polygamy.
Is polygamy illegal in Georgia?
The actual crime is bigamy rather than polygamy. It is illegal to have a marriage license for more than one living partner at a time. Most polygamists these days do not get a legal license for any but their first wife, so convictions are rare.
Will same-sex marriage lead to polygamy?
There is no evidence to indicate that it will, although the argument is sometimes used by opponents. In fact, opposite-sex marriage is the one that has its roots in polygamy, notably in the Old Testament. One country that legalized polygamy in 2014, Kenya, is extremely homophobic. Same-sex marriage is not legal there, and any type of same-sex sexual activity is considered a crime punishable by law. So, as far as trends go on the polygamy scene, same-sex marriage definitely does not go hand-in-hand with polygamy, rather polygamy flourishes only in cultures with extreme anti-gay bias.
How do you spell baligamy?
The word for having more than one spouse is spelled "polygamy".The word for having two spouses (likely a crime) is spelled "bigamy".
Is polygamy legal in the state of Texas?
No, polygamy is illegal in every state of the United States of America, including Texas. Some fundamentalist Mormons and Muslims, as well as fringe cults, practice polygamy in the United States, but cannot be convicted of a crime because they are not legally married to more than one wife. Some participate in a religious wedding ceremony without a legal marriage license, and others simply live with multiple women.
Where is polygamy legal in the US?
no where in the US is it legal to practice polygamy
Does the Sihk faith allow Polygamy?
No it does not allow Polygamy
Do Jehovah witnesses study polygamy?
Study polygamy or practice polygamy? JWs dont do either one :)
How do you write a sentence with the word polygamy?
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.
