What religion has multiple wife?

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.

What religion has several wives?

The primary religion that permits men to have several wives (polygyny) is Islam, where a man can marry up to four wives if he can treat them all equally and justly, though the practice is less common in many Muslim-majority countries than legal allowances suggest. Mormonism (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) historically practiced plural marriage, but the mainstream church officially ended it in 1890, though some fundamentalist groups still practice it today. 

How many wives can a Mormon man have?

A man in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the mainstream Mormon church) can only have one wife at a time in a civil marriage; the practice of polygamy (plural marriage) was officially discontinued in 1890, and members practicing it today are excommunicated. However, men in the Church can be "sealed" (eternally married) to multiple women, either after a wife's death or in cases of divorce, which is a doctrinal difference from civil marriage, but still only one living spouse at a time is permitted.
 

Is polygamy still practiced?

Yes, polygamy is still practiced globally, both legally in some countries (often under religious or customary law) and illegally in others, notably by fundamentalist splinter groups in the U.S. and Mexico, though it remains rare overall, affecting only about 2% of the world's population, primarily in parts of Africa and Muslim-majority nations. 

What are Mormon rules for intimacy?

“Any sexual intimacy outside of the bonds of marriage—I mean any intentional contact with the sacred, private parts of another's body, with or without clothing—is a sin and is forbidden by God” (in Conference Report, Oct. 1994, 51; or Ensign, Nov. 1994, 38).

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What religion has 4 wives?

In societies that practice polygamy, the specific type is polygyny, which is having more than one wife (polyandrous unions, of having more than one husband, are much less common). Muslim societies allow for up to four wives, but not without specific rules and regulations.

What cultures have multiple wives?

Cultures with multiple wives (polygyny) are prevalent in parts of Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, often rooted in religious traditions (like Islam) or customary laws, while some indigenous groups and specific religious sects worldwide also practice it, though it's rare globally. Key regions include West/Central Africa (Burkina Faso, Mali, Nigeria) and Muslim-majority nations (Afghanistan, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia), with some Christian communities (Mizoram, India) also having polygamous groups, alongside rarer forms like polyandry (one wife, multiple husbands) in specific Himalayan cultures.
 

What religion allows sister wives?

The family belongs to the Apostolic United Brethren (AUB) — which is a sect of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (FLDS), or the Mormon religion that allows followers to practice polygamy.

What religion does Donald Trump say he is?

Trump was raised in his Scottish-born mother's Presbyterian faith, and publicly identified with it for most of his adult life, including during his 2016 presidential campaign. However, in October 2020, Trump declared that he no longer identified as Presbyterian and now considered himself a nondenominational Christian.

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 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. 

Which Christians believe in polygamy?

However, a group identifying as Evangelical Christians claim an estimated 50,000 of their group practice Christian polygamy in the West, based on their belief that the Bible glorifies this form of marriage, which they justify by citing the fact that many biblical prophets had multiple wives, including David, Abraham, ...

What states allow a 3-person marriage?

Polygamy was outlawed in federal territories by the 1882 Edmunds Act, and there are laws against the practice in all 50 states, as well as the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico.

What races have multiple wives?

Polygyny is especially widespread in West Africa, with the countries estimated to have the highest polygyny prevalence in the world as of 2019 being Burkina Faso (36%), Mali (34%) and Gambia (30%). Outside of Africa, the highest prevalence is in Afghanistan, Yemen and Iraq.

Can a wife say no to her husband in Islam?

Yes, a wife can say "no" to her husband in Islam for valid reasons like sickness, pain, extreme tiredness, menstruation, postpartum, or if he's being neglectful, but refusing without a sound Islamic reason (like simply not being in the mood) is discouraged and can incur displeasure from Allah, though mutual understanding, care, and love are paramount, making it a partnership issue resolved with compassion, not coercion. 

How many wives does Amish have?

Amish men have only one wife at a time, as polygamy is not practiced in the modern Amish faith, which emphasizes monogamous marriage within their community for life, though remarriage after a spouse's death is common and accepted. Marriage is a significant step, but it's about building a family and community, not having multiple spouses, and divorce is highly discouraged, with church elders seeking reconciliation instead.
 

How many wives are Muslims allowed to have?

Polygamy. According to the Shariah (Law) and the Quran, Muslim men are allowed to practice polygyny, taking up to four legal wives.

Is polygamy a felony?

Yes, polygamy (specifically bigamy, marrying someone while already married) is illegal in all 50 U.S. states and is often a felony, punishable by fines, imprisonment, or both, though enforcement varies and some states like Utah recently downgraded penalties, making it a misdemeanor or infraction instead of a felony. While having multiple partners isn't a crime if not legally married, the act of entering into multiple legal marriages is the criminal offense, with penalties depending on the state and circumstances, notes this article. 

Where is polygamy most accepted?

Polygamy is most common in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly West and Central Africa, with countries like Burkina Faso, Mali, Gambia, and Nigeria showing high rates, often tied to religious (Islamic/Christian) or customary traditions, though it's also found in parts of the Middle East, Asia, and among fundamentalist groups in the U.S. Globally, it's still rare, but these regions see significant prevalence, with some African nations having over a third of households in polygamous arrangements. 

Are sister wives legal in Florida?

The answer is no! While polygamy is illegal in the U.S., it's not against the law to support multiple partners or have multiple families. They can even live together as 'sister wives' under the same roof.

Is marrying two wives a sin?

Marrying two wives (polygamy) is viewed differently across religions and interpretations; in Christianity, it's generally seen as against God's original "one flesh, one man, one woman" design, though permitted in the Old Testament for patriarchs, while the New Testament emphasizes monogamy, making modern Christian practice largely consider it sinful or at least a deviation from the ideal, with strict rules against it for leaders, whereas Islam permits it under strict conditions of equality but discourages it, notes Wikipedia, STR.org, islamexplained.info, My Jewish Learning, and christiancourier.com. 

What church still practices polygamy?

Today, fundamentalists who continue to practice polygamy call themselves Mormons and cite President Taylor's position on this matter to justify their current practice -- though official church policy bans plural marriage and excommunicates its practitioners.

What did Jesus say about multiple wives?

Jesus didn't directly forbid polygamy by name but consistently pointed to God's original design for marriage as one man and one woman ("one flesh"), reinforcing monogamy and implicitly setting a higher standard than Old Testament allowance for multiple wives, explaining permitted practices like divorce as concessions to "hardness of heart," not God's ideal. His teachings, especially in Matthew 19:4-6 and Mark 10:6-9, emphasize leaving parents and uniting with his wife, signaling a return to the exclusive, lifelong bond of Adam and Eve. 

Do Mormons support LGBTQ?

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), or Mormon church, holds a complex stance on LGBTQ+ issues, emphasizing love and inclusion for all members while upholding traditional doctrines defining marriage as between a man and a woman; they support LGBTQ+ rights for non-discrimination in housing/employment but oppose same-sex marriage, though their public stance has softened, leading to increased support for civil rights while maintaining doctrinal distinctions between attraction (not a sin) and acting on same-sex relationships (contrary to chastity laws).