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Accept Polygamy as an African Tradition, WCC Told
ENI - The general secretary of the Zimbabwe Council of Churches, Densen Mafinyani, has urged the World Council of Churches to stop quibbling over whether an African church which to…
African Woman Leads Crusade Against Polygamy
New York Times - Although she scarcely tolerates it, her problem is not so much the traditional rural practice, which is widespread throughout this region, where the economics of h…
Court Battle Over Polygamy Coming?
The Trumpet Herald - In June, the U.S. Supreme Court in a 6-3 decision decriminalized sodomy. "Religious broadcaster Pat Robertson is asking his nationwide audience to pray th…
Ferris State Torch: Why are Good Men so Hard to Find?
Opinion piece makes the point that polygamy may be a natural state for many people, and holds fewer potential risks for women and children.
For Zimbabwean Father, 86 is Not Enough
CNN - Although polygamy has been accepted for centuries in Africa, many in Zimbabwe feel the practice is in direct conflict with the modern-day values now practiced in much of the …
Gambian freeze on polygamy
BBC NEWS - President Jammeh provokes ire among Muslim traditionalists with a three-year ban on polygamous marriages.
Jesus Loves Polygamy, This I Know
Las Vegas Weekly - Christians use Internet as polygamy tool.
Marriage Issues Send my Daughter Wrong Message
USA Today, William Mattox Jr. - As the parents of a teenage daughter who hopes to get married someday, my wife and I not only have a stake in what our daughter is taught about marr…
National Post: Legalize Polygamy: Study
A study by three law professors, commissioned by the federal government of Canada, recommends decriminalization of polygamy in Canada. Opposing views presented as well.
Polygamists Say Bible is on Their Side
Detroit News - Now Butt lives in Utah with three wives and five children, ministering to nearly 1,000 people around the country who call themselves Christian polygamists.
Polygamists see open door for acceptance
WorldNetDaily - Multiple-wives crowd hopes to capitalize on sodomy decision. "Polygamy is the next civil-rights battle."
Polygamy and Profit
Denver Rocky Mountain - Utah clan builds riches in Colorado, elsewhere, while growing bigger through intermarriage.
Polygamy Issue Resolved
e-Jubilee - The question of polygamy and clergy in the Celestial Church of Christ has apparently been resolved, and the Policy Reference Committee I has decided to recommend that i…
Polygamy Not Justified Now
Muslimedia - The verses in the Qur'an concerning polygamy refer primarily to the economic perspective of marriage in Islam.
Polygamy or Abuse? Utah Case Stirs Controversy
CNN - A court case involving a young girl refusing to stay in a polygamous relationship has stirred public debate and controversy in Utah over the issues of sex, polygamy and child…
Polygamy Prosecution: State Considers Role
Standard Front Page - The issue is whether polygamy cases should be dealt with on a state level, rather than on a county level.
Polygamy, African Christians and the Anglican Communion
In parts of Africa, the central missionary question is polygamy. The Bible is of course quite clear on the subject. Polygamy is fine in the Old Testament; and even in the New, it …
Polygamy, the Natural Law and St. Thomas
The University Concourse - In her lead article last issue Kathleen van Schaijik cites others as citing "adult students" at a theological institute as citing St. Thomas as…
Russia Says No to Polygamy
BBC News - A decree by the leader of a small Muslim region in Russia allowing men to have up to four wives has been dismissed as unconstitutional by the justice minister.
Same-sex marriages open door to consensual incest, polygamy
The Philadelphia Inquirer - If we ban values, prejudice would be wrong with or without group advocacy. By Nick O'Dell
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