The Mormon church in the 1800's could, Church leaders regulated the practice. Those entering into it had to be authorized to do so, and the marriages had to be performed through the sealing power of the priesthood. In 1890, President Wilford Woodruff received a revelation that the leaders of the Church should cease teaching the practice of plural marriage. This is one of many, but is the most known in western culture.
At various times, the Lord has commanded His people to practice plural marriage. For example, He gave this command to Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, David, and Solomon.
Islam allows men to have up to four wives, under specific conditions outlined in the Quran. This practice is known as polygyny and is permitted in certain circumstances, such as providing for widows or orphans or maintaining justice and equality among wives.
I believe it is Muslim and/or Israeli. I know for certain that the Muslims believe in having multiple wives as a reward for them when they pass on into the next life. It's certainly not Christian or Lutheran. Hope this helped! :)
Some African animists allow multiple marriages.
The practice of having more than one wife is called polygamy or bigamy.
Polygamy and Islam.
mormons and eastern muslims.
Islam
Muslim men in the US can have multiple wives as long as it does not violate local laws, which typically only recognize monogamous marriages. Therefore, legally, a Muslim man in the US can only have one wife at a time. Islamically, however, some Muslim men may choose to have multiple wives in accordance with their religious beliefs and practices.
In the Bible, some men, such as Solomon, had multiple wives. However, monogamy is also practiced and encouraged in many passages. The Bible does not explicitly stipulate a specific number of wives per man.
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The Ten Commandments condemn adultery because it is considered a violation of the sanctity and commitment of marriage. While men in some historical contexts may have had multiple wives, the commandment is meant to uphold faithfulness and honor within the marital relationship.
No. Polygamy is illegal in Mexico.
multiple wives to increase their wealth, status, and influence within the community. Each wife played a specific role within the household and had her own responsibilities, including caring for the children, managing the household, and contributing to the family's wealth through farming or business activities. The practice of polygamy was seen as a symbol of a man's success and ability to provide for his family.
Only men of a certain religion are polygamist. The wives in a polygamist marriage are all monogamist.
Men's Wives was created in 1852.
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I think it was so that they could populate the Earth faster.
No. Women had no legal rights in ancient China. They were under the complete and absolute control of their husbands. The only authority they had was over the running of the household, the servants if any, and any younger wives since men could have multiple wives. The first wife held authority over subsequent wives.
Wives of Men - 1918 was released on: USA: August 1918
Iroquois Indians Didn't Have a religion until the white men got involved and said that the religion for them was the way of being for them (Iroquois Indians). Only The great spirits were important to them so white men told them to kill their wives for sacrafice to the great spirits and some did. But then they stopped. Then they just gave thanks to the great spirits. And that is what they do today.
If one of the Sister Wives divorced Kody, they could marry another man. (This happened with Robyn, who divorced her previous husband and later married Kody) They could not marry anyone while still being married to Kody. Their church (the Apostolic United Brethren) teaches that marriage is only between one man and one or more women. Women cannot be married to multiple men at one time.
because men are cowards and they are scared of their wives...
Other Men's Wives - 1919 was released on: USA: 15 June 1919