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What evidence do we have that it is "becoming more popular"? I think there is no statistical evidence that it is either more popular or prevalent when compared with the percentage of the population as a whole.
If someone thinks this it is more likely due to the fact that they hear about it on the media or live close to south / southeast Utah or some other polygamist illegal organization.
Mormons:
The LDS church denounced this in 1890 and has stopped the practice. Other illegal church religions spun off since then and are known as FLDS.
See: lds.org and mormon.org for more answers.
Other opinion:
Polygamy is actually becoming less popular in many areas. It is more functional in places with a farm-based economy. Rich men in those places take more wives so they can work them in the fields. When their economies become more money-based, they can't afford the larger families. They can't, for example, pay the school fees for all their children. This is happening in Cameroon and other African areas where polygamy was traditional.
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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.
Where is polygamy legal in the US?
no where in the US is it legal to practice polygamy
What states can you practice polygamy?
Utah
Do ancient Egyptian practice polygamy?
Polygamy was legal for the Ancient Egyptians. Although polygamy was legal it was generally only practiced by the wealthy the prospect of paying maintenance to several women must have reduced the practice.
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.
What Islam faiths practice polygamy?
all
Do Mennonites practice polygamy?
Answer: Since Mennonites follow the teachings of the Christian scriptures, the Bible, they have only one wife, for life.
Do Jehovah witnesses study polygamy?
Study polygamy or practice polygamy? JWs dont do either one :)
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.
What Mormon practice outraged many people?
Polygamy
Who do you call to report polygamy in new york city?
No one. If everyone involved is ok with it, you should be to. Polygamy isn't illegal, Bigamy is. I advise you mind your own business. After all, polygamy is becoming very popular with both surging populations of women, American men becoming lazier and lazier and wealthy ambitious men are becoming harder and harder to find. Also, as America becomes more liberal and big government oriented laziness is exploding all over the place.
Do you think Polygamy is an ancient practice or aboriginal trait?
Polygamy has been around for a long time, there is nothing new about it.
