What religion believes in polyamory?

Polyamory isn't a religion itself, but it's practiced within various faiths, often through progressive interpretations of traditions that historically allowed multiple partners (like early Judaism or Islam's allowance for polygyny), or by modern Christians finding space for it in liberal denominations (like UCC, Episcopalian) by emphasizing love, consent, and personal spirituality, challenging traditional monogamy. While some religions have historically practiced forms of polygamy, modern mainstream faiths generally promote monogamy, yet individuals in many traditions (including Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Mormonism) find ways to incorporate polyamory.

What religions are polyamorous?

While mainstream Christianity and Judaism generally reject polyamory, some religious groups, including the Oneida Community, certain rabbis and Jewish communities, LaVeyan Satanists, and Unitarian Universalists, have accepted or supported polyamorous relationships.

Is poly allowed in Christianity?

Yes, some Christians are polyamorous, though it's a complex and debated topic where traditional views emphasize monogamy (Genesis 1:27, Matthew 19:4) as the biblical standard, while progressive Christians and others find ways to integrate polyamory with faith, focusing on love, consent, and reinterpreting scripture. Many mainstream denominations view it as contrary to biblical teachings on marriage and sexual purity (1 Corinthians 6:18), while progressive churches and online communities offer support for polyamorous Christians who see it as a path of authentic love and spiritual growth. 

What religious group believes in polygamy?

Religions that practice or have practiced having multiple wives (polygyny) include Islam, where men can marry up to four wives if they can treat them equally, and some Mormon fundamentalist groups, though the mainstream Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) officially banned it in 1890. Some older Christian traditions and certain local customs within Buddhism have also historically permitted polygamy, but it's generally discouraged in mainstream Christianity and varies widely in Buddhist cultures, often linked to local traditions.
 

Do Catholics believe in polyamory?

The church opposes polyamory. Marriage is meant to represent the relationship between Christ and the Church, which is why it must be monogamous. There is only one Christ and one Church.

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Is marrying two wives a sin before God?

Though the Bible does not specifically forbid having multiple wives or husbands, it is not God's original plan. The Lord's expectation for marriage is that it be held as a sacred covenant between one man and one woman.

Do Mormons do polyamory?

No, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (mainstream Mormons) are not polyamorous and have strictly prohibited polygamy (plural marriage) for over a century; however, some fundamentalist groups that have separated from the main church still practice it, and the LDS Church teaches that men may have multiple wives sealed to them in the afterlife. Polyamory involves multiple consensual romantic relationships, while the historical Mormon practice was polygamy (one man, multiple wives), which the mainstream church officially ended in 1890. 

How many wives can a Mormon legally have?

Mormon men can lawfully have one wife. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints strictly prohibits polygamy (or plural marriage) today.

What is Mormon durfing?

"Mormon durfing" refers to a slang term for a form of sexual activity among some young members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), where couples engage in intimate acts through clothes, often described as "dry-humping," to circumvent the church's strict premarital sex rules, with "durfing" (from "durf" meaning to dry-hump) often linked to practices like "soaking" (penetration without thrusting) or "jump humping" (using a third person for movement).
 

What is the difference between polygamy and polyamory?

Polygamy is about multiple legal marriages, traditionally one man with several wives (polygyny), often rooted in religion, and is illegal in many places; polyamory is about multiple consensual romantic/emotional relationships (not necessarily marriage), valuing open communication, consent, and ethical non-monogamy, regardless of gender, and is legal. The key difference is marriage (gamy) vs. love/relationships (amory), with polyamory focusing on ethical, informed consent across all partners. 

What is the 100 mile rule in polyamory?

The "100-mile rule" in polyamory is a relationship agreement allowing partners to engage in other sexual or romantic relationships only when they are physically located more than 100 miles away from home or their primary partner, often during travel for work or vacation, creating a temporary boundary for discretion and emotional separation from daily life. It's a form of geographical non-monogamy designed to manage feelings and provide a clear distinction between "home" life and "away" connections, though some find it a limited solution for deeper intimacy issues. 

Did Jesus support monogamy?

Although the New Testament is largely silent on the issue, some point to Jesus' repetition of the earlier scriptures, noting that a man and a wife "shall become one flesh." (Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:3–6) However, some look to 1 Corinthians 6:16: "Or do you not know that he who is joined to a prostitute becomes one body ...

Is Christianity ok with LGBTQ?

The mainstream view within Christianity is that the Jewish scriptures within what became known as the Old Testament, as well as passages within what became known as the New Testament, both make clear that same-sex sexual behaviour is sinful – an interpretation supported by the wording of certain translations of the ...

Does God allow polyamory?

The Old Testament allows polygamy but doesn't encourage it. Great men such as Abraham, Israel, Judah, Gideon, Samson, David, and Solomon had multiple wives, though the Old Testament records many problems that resulted.

Does polyamorous count as queer?

Polyamory isn't inherently queer (meaning tied to LGBTQ+ identity), as anyone can practice it, but it becomes queer when it challenges heteronormative structures, often involves LGBTQ+ individuals, and creates non-traditional relationship models. Many queer people find polyamory a natural fit for building chosen families and expressing identities outside norms, leading to significant overlap, but a cisgender, heterosexual polycule isn't necessarily queer. 

What is the most controversial Mormon belief?

The most historically controversial Mormon belief, especially externally, was polygamy (plural marriage), leading to conflict and Utah statehood issues, though the mainstream LDS Church officially ended it in 1890. Internally and historically, other highly controversial topics include the Adam-God doctrine, the practice of blood atonement, and the past exclusion of Black men from the priesthood, though the latter was ended in 1978. 

Are Mormons allowed to give oral?

While the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) doesn't have an explicit, ongoing ban on oral sex in its current handbook, historically (especially in 1982) leadership discouraged it as "unnatural, impure, or unholy," barring participants from the temple until repentance, though this directive was quickly rescinded and leaders now emphasize principles over specific rules, leaving it to couples to decide within the bounds of marital intimacy and spiritual guidance, with many Latter-day Saint therapists viewing it favorably within marriage. 

What is a Molly Mormon?

A Molly Mormon is thought to be the "perfect Mormon woman"—an attractive and chaste woman whose life revolves around the family and marriage and the social demands of Mormonism, such as bearing multiple children, and who embodies the cheery, chipper, and domesticated female in Latter-day Saint culture.

What is a gazing party in Mormon?

Apparently a gazing party. is where members of the opposite sex are at a party. and they line up in the room. facing each other, fully clothed. Then the lights are turned off. for a short amount of time. to allow everybody to get fully nude.

Are Mormons allowed to sleep in the same bed before marriage?

No, Mormons (members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) generally do not sleep in the same bed before marriage, as it violates their Law of Chastity, which prohibits sexual relations outside of marriage and views activities like sharing a bed as an "occasion of sin" or too intimate, even without intercourse, to be appropriate before marriage. While the core rule is about sexual acts, the culture and guidance emphasize avoiding situations that could lead to temptation or appear improper, reserving such intimacy for the marriage covenant. 

Is divorce ok in Mormonism?

Yes, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) can and do get divorced, though the church strongly emphasizes preserving marriage as an eternal covenant and views divorce as a last resort, only permitting it in cases like infidelity while encouraging forgiveness and reconciliation first. While legal divorce ends a civil marriage, a temple sealing (marriage for eternity) requires a separate cancellation process through the First Presidency, and members are encouraged to seek help to keep their covenants. 

What are the main criticisms of Mormonism?

Academic critics have questioned the legitimacy of Smith and successors prophets as well as the historical authenticity of the Book of Mormon and the Book of Abraham. Criticism has expanded to include assertions of historical revisionism, homophobia, racism, and sexist policies.

What is expected of a Mormon wife?

Mormon wives, within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, focus on building strong families, creating happy homes, and supporting their husbands, often balancing these roles with education, careers, and extensive community/church service, primarily in organizations like the Relief Society, teaching, and leading youth, with roles evolving across different life stages. While traditional views emphasize nurturing the home as a divine calling, modern LDS women pursue diverse paths, using their talents in careers and community leadership while adhering to core beliefs about family and partnership. 

What religion has polyamory?

While traditional monogamy is the norm in most major faiths, polyamory (consensual non-monogamy) finds spiritual expression in progressive Christian, Jewish, and Hindu circles, as well as in some Indigenous cultures, often reinterpreting scriptures to support multiple loving relationships, contrasting with historical polygamy (polygyny) practiced in LDS history and some Islamic/Hindu contexts, with a growing number of faith communities exploring poly-friendly spirituality. 

What are the core Mormon beliefs?

Core Mormon beliefs center on God the Father, Jesus Christ as Savior, and the Holy Ghost as distinct beings, with Jesus' Atonement enabling salvation through faith, repentance, and obedience to gospel laws like baptism. They believe in continuing revelation through modern prophets, the Bible and Book of Mormon as scripture, eternal families, and a divine "Plan of Happiness" for eternal progression, including sacred temple work for eternal marriage and ordinances for the dead.