Polygamy

As of my last update in October 2023, there hasn't been any prominent news regarding recent arrests for polygamy. However, cases involving polygamy do occasionally arise, particularly in relation to certain religious groups or communities. For the most current information, I recommend checking the latest news sources.

Polygamy in Swaziland, where it is culturally accepted and legally recognized, can have both positive and negative effects. On one hand, it can strengthen familial ties and provide economic support through shared resources. On the other hand, it may lead to issues such as competition among wives, potential neglect of children, and challenges in women's rights and empowerment. Additionally, it can complicate inheritance and succession issues within families.

the way the pic showed it looked liked a Muslim family. If this is true I would have to denoce the church. You may call me what ever you will but that would mean the church is pro Muslim. And maybe gays. with all that is going on in this world John the sick evil man who is doing this things to all humans is so wrong I cant wait till they put a double tap in his head. I think we should kick all of them out of the usa . Take no chances. and to know that a church may be harboring them is mad.

The rules regarding this sort of thing are the result of social customs and there is absolutely no reason why people would not be able to have extended relationships of a sexual nature beyond what is deemed by monogamists as acceptable.

Polygamy was banned from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) over 120 years ago in 1890. Those practicing polygamy today are not really Mormons, because they have been excommunicated (kicked out) of the Church. Anyone found practicing polygamy is immediately excommunicated.

women's purity Having more than one wife is a Biblical tradition that predates Islam by two thousand years. Prophet Abraham, for example, had two wives, and polygyny was common in many pre-Islamic cultures. Islam limited the number of wives to four, required the husband to support and protect all of his wives, and to treat them all equally. In the Islamic view, it is better for a woman to share a husband, be supported and protected, and have children within wedlock who will have their fathers' names and support, than for women who wish to marry to to have to engage in a series of short-term sexual affairs in the hopes that one day they will find good men who will be willing to marry them, and better for children if their parents are married.

Precisely the opposite; the Shakers were against ANY sexual contact. Shakers didn't have children, although they could adopt.

In the US it is, because it's illegal, and we are called upon to submit to lawful authority.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormons) have not practiced polygamy since 1890. Anyone found doing so is excommunicated from the Church.

There is a break-off group called the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (FLDS) who call themselves Mormons but are not associated with the original Mormon church (or its practices) beyond the name; this group still believes in and practices polygamy.

The AUB is probably the most modern of the list. The women wear pants and long sleeve shirts, not always dresses. Some live in regular neighborhoods and some live in church communities. They cooperate with law enforcement, they do not allow underage marriages, the women can go to college and have jobs, and marriages are chosen by the husband and wives, not by the church. Some drink coffee but not alcohol. Some believe in family planning but birth control is frowned upon. Some have been accused of homophobia, racism, and abuse but for the most part they are very kind and normal people. They have a temple in Bluffdale, Utah.
FLDS is very secretive. Everything is run by the church, the church chooses who you can marry, what you can wear, what you can eat. They live in isolated places. They don't own anything - they give everything to the church and the church gives them what they need. They are known for being abusive, and kicking you out if you do anything wrong, even if you are only a teenager. They do not have TV or internet, they only listen to church music and sermons. They believe that all outsiders are bad and many have been found guilty of stealing money from the government through taxes and food stamps. Kids rarely go to school past age 14 and women do not usually have jobs. Most girls are married before they are 19. They have many very detailed rules, like you cannot clean with your right hand, you cannot eat white flour or sugar, and you cannot have toys or pets. They have communities in Utah, Arizona, Nevada, Texas, Colorado, South Dakota, and Canada.
Centennial Park is more progressive than FLDS. The women still wear long dresses but they buy them at regular stores and can choose more modern and trendy styles. The women choose their husband. They don't do underage marriage but most marry very young (18-20). They go to school and women can have jobs. They will do TV interviews and often show public support for legalizing polygamy. Nearly all of them live in Centennial Park, Utah.
Kingstons seem to be the least centralized. They are often scattered and independent in their worship, but are very supportive of each other. The families are all quite different, and about half of them are not polygamists but are open to the possibility.
Neilsen-Naylor are a pretty small group, also based in Bluffdale, Utah. The women usually wear skirts and braid their hair, but the dresses do not have to be long and they may wear pants. Most of them come from two very big families so they are not a big group. They are friends and supporters of many ex-FLDS members.
Righteous Branch is very small and they live in Modena, Utah, a very isolated place. There are about 200 people and they have a small white pyramid temple. They believe that Adam was actually God in the form of a man (many other polygamists believe this too, but from what I understand it is a big part of the Righteous Branch beliefs).
LeBarons are often considered the scariest group. They are mostly in Mexico but some are in the United States. in the 1970's and 80's they were found guilty of murder, and there are rumors that they will kill those who try to leave.
I have not heard about the Sullivan group, but I do know of others that you haven't mentioned. The True and Living Church (Harmston group) is based in Manti, Utah. They are declining but they have some interesting beliefs like reincarnation and rebaptism. Their houses are all owned by the church and some have a sign in front saying that the home is property of the church. Their prophet has made many false predictions about the end of the world.
Blackmore group are in Canada, they broke from the FLDS and are a little more modern.
School of the Prophets is also pretty small, they are near Provo, Utah. They focus on communication with God and have a lot of books that they believe are new messages from God.

Yes. Jacob had four wives. Jacob married Leah, Rachel, Zilpah, and Bilhah.

None. Polygamy is illegal, and the Mormons, i.e. members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, haven't performed a polygamous marriage in 120 years. Those who are called Mormons by the media, mostly those who left the Mormon church 120 years ago, are often arrested in Texas, Arizona, and Utah. There is no tacit approval or feeling of camaraderie in Mormon circles (Utah, Idaho, Arizona, Washington) for the Big Love style polygamists the television portrays.

religious beliefs are the most prevalent 'excuse' for breaking that particular moray/law around the world.

It is a type of polygamy when a woman has multiple husbands. The opposite is polygyny and is more common than polyandry.

genetically speaking one increases the chance of survival of one's genes into the next generation.

No. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) banned the practice of polygamy over 120 years ago, in 1890. Anyone found practicing polygamy since that time has been excommunicated from the Church.

There were some who disagreed with this ban and left the Mormon church to form their own groups. Many of these groups still exist today and are sometimes referred to as "Mormon Fundamentalists." These groups are not affiliated with the regular Mormon Church and believe that the Mormon Church has left God's way.

Check out the "Related Links" below to see how other Mormons answered this question.

Study polygamy or practice polygamy? JWs dont do either one :)

If a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) is divorced or widowed, they may choose to remarry. Mormons are not allowed to be married to more than one person at a time. The Church has very conservative standards of chastity and fidelity, and members are expected to avoid any sexual relationship outside of a legal heterosexual marriage. Those who do not risk excommunication from the Church.

Check out the "Related Links" below to learn more about Mormons beliefs about marriage and polygamy.

Warren Jeffs, leader of the FLDS Church, is still alive as of May 2012. He is serving a life sentence in prison, but still sends instruction to his followers from time to time.

Warren Jeffs was born December 3, 1955.

Polyandry is a type of polygamy. Polygamy is the act of having multiple spouses. Polyandry is more specific, a woman having multiple husbands. Therefore, wherever there is polyandry, there is also polygamy.