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Polygamy
Polygamy is a heterosexual marital relationship that involves more than two partners. An example of such marriage is that of King Solomon, who is believed to have married seven hundred wives.
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Is polygamy practiced in the bible?
Yes. Polygamy is forbidden by the Book of Mormon. Verses mentioning polygamy are:
Jacob 2:27
Wherefore, my brethren, hear me, and hearken to the word of the Lord: For there shall not any man among you have save it be one wife; and concubines he shall have none.
Jacob 3:5
Behold, the Lamanites your brethren, whom ye hate because of their filthiness and the cursing which hath come upon their skins, are more righteous than you; for they have not forgotten the commandment of the Lord, which was given unto our father-that they should have save it were one wife, and concubines they should have none, and there should not be whoredoms committed among them.
What year was polygamy outlawed in the USA?
It was Banned in the United States by the Merrill Act in 1862
Uh, no. there is no such thing as the Merrill act. it is called the Morrill act of 1862 and has nothing to do with polygamy. The United States federal government does not ban polygamy. However every state does ban it in one form or another.
Who won the US Supreme Court case Reynolds v US?
George Reynolds agreed to be the nominal plaintiff in a law suit against the federal government, challenging the Morrill Anti-Bigamy Act of 1862 as a violation of the First Amendment Free Exercise Clause.
According to Reynolds, polygamy (having more than one spouse) was a religious practice sanctioned by the Church and protected under First Amendment.
In a unanimous decision, the US Supreme Court held that Congress had no right to attempt to regulate religious opinion, but prohibiting practices that violated prevailing social norms (in this case, meaning conventional Christian rules) and subverted social order was constitutional. This created an exception to the Free Exercise Clause, and demonstrated constitutional protection is not absolute.
Case Citation:
Reynolds v. United States, 98 US 145 (1878)
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What was the significance of Reynolds v Sims?
Reynolds v. Sims, 377 US 533 (1964)
Reynolds v. Sims established the "one man, one vote" rule (also called "one person, one vote") that held state political districts of unequal size resulted in under-representation of some citizens' interests and over-representation of others'. This was considered "unrepublican," per Article IV, Section 4 of the Constitution, and unconstitutional under the Fourteenth Amendment Equal Protection Clause. In order to meet constitutional standards, districts had to be reapportioned so each had approximately equal population.
Wesberry v. Sanders, 376 US 1 (1964), a case heard slightly earlier the same year as Reynolds, applied the equal apportionment principle to Districts of the US House of Representatives.
Both the Wesberry and Reynolds decisions were predicated on the landmark ruling in Baker v. Carr, 369 US 186 (1962), in which the US Supreme Court decided reapportionment of state legislative districts was not a "political question" that should be resolved through legislation. The Court found legislative conflicts of interest raised justiciable issues that could be addressed and resolved by the Federal courts.
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The practice of plural marriage was officially abandoned in 1890, and the church issued an official manifesto ordering an end to polygamy.
The Mormon Church no longer supports the practice of plural marriage, and requires its members to abide by the law.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons or LDS Church) ended the practice of polygamy in 1890, making an official public declaration against plural marriage. There are small groups that have left the LDS Church who have resumed the practice. The LDS Church excommunicates any person who practices polygamy.
What religion practiced polygamy?
Groups of Mormons that have splintered from The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter Day Saints allow polygamy. The main body of the church is in no way connected to what are called "Mormon Fundamentalists" and does not practice polygamy.
Polygamy (specifically Polygyny or one man having more than one wife) is also permitted in most forms of Islam.
Why is polygamy prohibited by Christianity?
Several places in the Bible God says that one man is to marry one woman. The first place is in Genesis, around the third chapter I believe. To do anything else is to invite trouble like jealousy etc. You can see some of the problems inherent in polygamy in the relationship Jacob had with Rachel and Leah among others.
When did polygamy become illegal in the US?
Usually things related to marriage are left to the individual states under Federalism.
It was banned in Utah preparatory to that state's entering the Union, probably in the latter part of the 19th century.
Bigamy became illegal in 1603 in England and Wales after an act of parliament.
Most of Islamic countries recognises this sort of marriage (men having up to four wives) note (women cant have second husband at the same time its prohibited in Islam )in one condition if the second marriage conducts in consent of the first wife and there are legitimate reason to do so for example she is very ill and cant get pregnant or bear child or cant look after her self or her family or she is too weak because of an illness and she is agree that her husband should marry other women if she declines Islamic law prohibits second or polygamy. as Christian comet adultery as a result of adultery or having multiple partner people are in danger of contracting infectious and contiguous sexual transmuted diseases so I prefer polygamy than having 100s of illegitimate partner and regret for the rest of my life because of dieing from diseases such as HIV, syphilis etc. depends on what your beliefs are. if you think taht it is okay to have more than one spouse, then i don't see why not. i wouldn't becusae well you should find that ONE special someone and well as i said, it depends on what you believe and think
It is illegal in most countries, so it would not be OK. {| ! **Yes ! ! ! | ; Genesis 4 : 19 : And Lamech took unto him two wives. ; Genesis 16 : 1-4 : Now Sarai Abram's wife bare him no children: and she had an handmaid, an Egyptian, whose name was Hagar. And Sarai said unto Abram, Behold now, the LORD hath restrained me from bearing: I pray thee, go in unto my maid; it may be that I may obtain children by her. And Abram hearkened to the voice of Sarai. And Sarai ... gave her to her husband Abram to be his wife. And he went in unto Hagar, and she conceived. ; Genesis 31 : 17 : Then Jacob rose up, and set ... his wives upon camels. ; Genesis 32 : 22 : He [Jacob] ... took his two wives, and his two womenservants. (which weren't concubines) ; Ex.21 : 10 : If he take him another wife.... ; Dt.21 : 15 : If a man have two wives, one beloved, and another hated.... ; Judges 8 : 30 : And Gideon had threescore and ten sons of his body begotten: for he had many wives. ; 1 Sam.1 : 1-2 : Elkanah ... had two wives; the name of the one was Hannah, and the name of the other Peninnah. ; 1 Kg.11 : 2-3 : Solomon ... had seven hundred wives ... and three hundred concubines. (however God did not approve) ; 1 Chr.4 : 5 : And Ashur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah. ; 2 Chr.11 : 21 : Rehoboam ... took eighteen wives, and threescore concubines. ; 2 Chr.13 : 21 : But Abijah waxed mighty, and married fourteen wives.... ; 2 Chr.24 : 3 : Jehoiada took for him two wives.... ; 1 Tim.3 : 2 : A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife.... ; Titus 1 : 6-7 : If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly. For a bishop must be blameless. :
! ** ! No | ; Gen.2 : 24 : Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. ; Dt.17 : 17 : Neither shall he multiply wives to himself. ; Mt.19 : 4-5 : Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female, And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh? Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. ; Mt.19 : 9 : Whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery: and whoso marrieth her which is put away doth commit adultery. ; Mk.10 : 11 : Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry another, committeth adultery against her. ; 1 Cor.7 : 2 : Let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband. ; Eph.5 : 33 : Let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.
God is against polygamy totally and completely, any man in the Bible that had more than one wife, well God let them know that He wasn't happy...they sinned by doing that. |}
Can Fundamental later day saint marry more than once?
Yes. The Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints broke away from the regular Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church) 100 years ago because of their ban on polygamy. The FLDS is well-known for their strict, isolated lifestyle and practice of polygamy (having multiple wives).
Regular Mormons may only be married to one person at a time, but may be married more than once due to divorce or death of their spouse.
Who wrote the majority opinion for Reynolds v US?
Chief Justice Morrison Waite wrote the unanimous opinion of the Court for Reynolds v. US, (1878). Justice Stephen J. Field wrote a concurring opinion.
Case Citation:
Reynolds v. United States, 98 US 145 (1878)
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What is the record for the largest number of wives?
Solomon in the Bible had 700 wives and 300 concubines. That could be the record.
Polygamy isn't something that you "have." It's something that you do. It's the practice of having more than one spouse, usually a man having more than one wife.
As far as the Romans go, for the most part they did not. In fact they opposed it quite harshly. During the first few centuries AD, they persecuted many Christians and Jews for living this practice. Many of the Romans seemed to have a hatred for the practice.
But years after Rome became tied to the Catholic Church, Emporer Valentinian I (321-375 A.D.) tried to legalize polygamy so that he could take as a second wife a young woman that he had become infatuated with. As an excuse, he brought to light the fact that some Christians were still living it in secret.
In 393 A.D., Emperor Theodosius issued a particular law against polygamy in an attempt to try and stop all of the Jews that were still openly living it within the Roman Empire.
Is Polygamy Legal If You Don't Actually Get Married?
Its not polygamy if you are not married you would just have a variety of dates or girl/boyfriends. Or if you have a wife and are going out with another women it is not polygamy it is called having an AFFAIR!!!
What was warren Jeffs convicted of?
Warren Jeffs was convicted of two counts of rape as an accomplice in Utah in 2007. He was convicted of two counts of sexual assult of a child in Texas in 2011.
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Did Franz Joseph have more than one wife?
Yes, he was very into having many women to 'use' at any time
The Supreme Court made a law when a Mormon polygamist appealed the anti-polygamy law, saying that polygamy was his religious duty. The Supreme Court then made another law which says that religion cannot be used as an excuse to break the law. It doesn't matter if your religion is okay with polygamy, drug use, or anything else - it's still illegal.
FYI, The Anti-Bigamy Act was enacted in 1862 and reinforced by the Edmunds Act in 1882. The Reynolds v United States case (mentioned above) took place in 1878. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) outlawed polygamy in 1890.
If a guy you know in high school is Mormon does that mean his family practices polygamy?
Polygamy was practiced in Mormonism many years ago, but is not currently practiced by Mormons today. It is highly unlikely that the kid's family practices polygamy.
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While there is a possibility that "this guy"'s family practices polygamy, it is very unlikely. It is true that polygamy, the practice of having multiple wives, was once a part of Mormon tradition, times have changed a great deal since the religion was first founded. It was in 1890 that polygamy was officially rejected as a part of Mormonism, though some sects continue to practice it.
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Additionally, no sects practice polygamy that are officially part of the church. If you were to practice polygamy now, you would be kicked out of the church... therefore, any "real" Mormon (member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints) would NOT be a polygamist, so your friend in high school almost certainly is not
the people of FLDS practice poligamy they are not Mormons though
In a successful polygamous marriage, a man should possess qualities such as effective communication skills, empathy, fairness, and respect for all partners. He should also be emotionally and financially stable, able to provide equal attention and support to each partner, and willing to invest time and effort into the relationship. Openness, trust, and willingness to adapt and compromise are also important traits to foster a healthy polygamous marriage.
Why did the Mormons ever practice polygamy when Jacob chapter 2 verse 24 condemns it?
Because the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (commonly called "Mormons") is founded on modern revelation given through a modern prophet.
Previous Church President Ezra Taft Benson once said, "the living prophet is more vital to us than the standard works" (meaning the 4 books Mormons use as scripture). He also said "The most important prophet, so far as we are concerned, is the one who is living in our day and age... Therefore, the most crucial reading and pondering which you should do is of the latest inspired words from the Lord's mouthpiece."
The revelation given to Joseph Smith now contained in Doctrine and Covenants 132:58-66, then, in a way, overrides the words given to Jacob in the Book of Mormon, and the revelation given to Wilford Woodruff (now Official Declaration 1) overrides the words given to Joseph Smith.
