• Background: Polygamy is marriage to more than one person at a time.

Background

Polygamy has been outlawed in the United States for over 100 years (Model Penal Code section 230.1).

Most famous for practice of Polygamy is the LDS Church (Mormonism) which publicly denounced the practice 100 years ago, although some spurs of the religion still practice it today. Groups in favor of this lifestyle still exist, including some Christian denominations.

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5 Facts about Polygamy

1. Critical analysis and independent thinking is encouraged by all. Every member in the relationships is encouraged to build high self-esteem and emotional independence.

2 Every family member is encouraged to advance their education and personal growth with family support. Family members are free and encouraged to pursue their own careers, hobbies and interests.

1. Intimacy is a natural outgrowth of affection and love and is to be shared freely - not used as a tool or reward. Everyone works to make the home a happy place for everyone to live. When problems arise, issues are dealt with, not personalities.

2. Ownership of personal choice is recognized and respected.

3. No one person or philosophy has all the answers about anything. Finding the right answers is an ongoing odyssey. When making decisions, each individual may be the source of insight others have missed, thus the more people who are involved in the decision making process, the better are the odds that the best choice will be made.