Is polygamy a protected religious right?

[Anthrax]

It looks like those without any religion lack some rights as well.

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=c67_1290559859

[Massive Lee]

Don't you live in Canada?

Doesn't he live in Canada?

What's your point? Keep quiet in your corner if you have nothing to say.

Back to topic now. The legal systems in countries that are historically Christian follow the same structure, based on Christian principles. The civil laws that people are following are the world, are all influenced by religion. Until only a few decades ago in the Western world, the Church was clearly part of any goverment. Non-religious governments are a "new" thing.

The US constitution's separation of church and state probably only meant that you didn't need to be of a specific religion to have access to the governement. Reality is that elected people have to demonstrate they are religious, otherwise it freaks people out. At least in the US.

[ldsbeaker]

Great point.

[Ryann]

Conflicts between religion and law arise simply because the two are and always have been intermingled. Prime example, marriage. A religious institution, yet governed by laws. Laws that give way to things like the gay marriage issue. You gotta ask yourself, "why do I have to obtain a license to get married in a church?" It's constitutional rights vs. religious rights, and they often contradict themselves. True separation of Church and State does not exist.

[ck_taft325is]

Isn't marriage part of the law, just as divorce? Because our legal system was founded on religious foundations, the separation is not always clear.

Don't you live in Canada?

Doesn't he live in Canada?

[Massive Lee]

This is just another great reason to keep church and state separated. Marriage and law should not be connected at all.

Isn't marriage part of the law, just as divorce? Because our legal system was founded on religious foundations, the separation is not always clear.

[Wiglaf]

This is just another great reason to keep church and state separated. Marriage and law should not be connected at all.

[ldsbeaker]

I am only asking if religious laws have a precedent over civil laws (whatever the religion, and whatever the country). We are discussing the principle, using polygamy as an exemple.

Okay, let's go the other way.
I'm forbidden from partaking of alcohol and tobacco.
IF it was "Civil Law" to partake of these substances, then yes, I would be breaking the law.

I guess the short answer is, IT DEPENDS.

[u3b3rg33k]

The only benefit I see in getting married is not having to testify against my spouse.

It's not polygamy if you're not married.

[briansjacobs]

been gone for a while working on a new business plan but here we go.

I could not care less what consenting adults do, as for the children, I think kids adapt well to any situation and as long as there is love in the house the kids will be fine. Where I have a problem is when they start to marry off children in forced marriages.

[yobless]

This made me lol...

The reorganized/reformed LDS church is entertaining. One wife is all I need and all I can handle.

[Massive Lee]

^^^ Who said I was condemning anything? I am only asking if religious laws have a precedent over civil laws (whatever the religion, and whatever the country). We are discussing the principle, using polygamy as an exemple. In no place can you read that I am making a judgement on polygamy. ;-) Actually, yes, I do have a judgement when polygamy equals pedophilia such as when the old fart is 50 and the "wife" is 14 years old. Which is clearly not between consenting adults.

[mrsleeve]

lee since when do you condemn the actions of Consenting adults?????

if 1 dude and 5 chicks all consent to it and believe it is, who are you to say its not, they are consenting adults

[VasFinest]

The law is the law. If you want to practice your religion so be it, have it as long as it in no way effects others in a negative way. If I have to follow the law so does everyone us. I don't give two shits what your religion says, it is not my religion, you will obey the law just like everyone else, or you can gtfo. Period.

[joshh]

There are laws against it and I agree with the laws.
Not only are kids going to have a rough time in this setting but some women in these relationships are very uncomfortable with what's going on around them.
Maybe some people are okay with sharing a sex partner but I'd have a real problem with it.

Some Polygamy that goes on is with minors and family members, that's just wrong and gross.