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'''Marriage''' is a form of [[interpersonal relationship]]; a kind of social contract.  Most often, it takes the form of a union between a [[man]] and a [[woman]].  In a few times and places, other forms existed, such as [[polygyny]] (one man and more than one woman), [[polyandry]] (one woman and more than one man), and [[group marriage]] (any number of men, any number of women). 

'''Marriage''' is a form of [[interpersonal relationship]]; a kind of social contract.  Most often, it takes the form of a union between a [[man]] and a [[woman]].  In a few times and places, other forms existed, such as [[polygamy]] (multiple wives/husbands) and [[homosexual#Homosexuality and Marriage|]] marriage (two people of the same sex).   

 

In the civilized Western world marriage as an institution between one man and one woman has been a cornerstone of community for many hundreds of years.  Recently there has been a push by [[liberal]]s for "same-sex marriage".  A large portion of the reason for this push is because of the benefits married people gain in the United States, especially in regard to property rights.  Same-sex marriage has no basis in scripture.  In United States law, marriage is defined by each state and same-sex marriage is allowed only in Massachusetts.  It might be worthwhile to note that interracial marriage was illegal in most states during the 19th century<ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A17600-2005Feb11.html Marriage in the March of Time]</ref>.

 

== Bible ==

== Bible ==

But to the rest speak I, not the Lord: If any brother hath a wife that believeth not, and she be pleased to dwell with him, let him not put her away. And the woman which hath an husband that believeth not, and if he be pleased to dwell with her, let her not leave him. For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy. But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases: but God hath called us to peace. For what knowest thou, O wife, whether thou shalt save thy husband? or how knowest thou, O man, whether thou shalt save thy wife?

But to the rest speak I, not the Lord: If any brother hath a wife that believeth not, and she be pleased to dwell with him, let him not put her away. And the woman which hath an husband that believeth not, and if he be pleased to dwell with her, let her not leave him. For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy. But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases: but God hath called us to peace. For what knowest thou, O wife, whether thou shalt save thy husband? or how knowest thou, O man, whether thou shalt save thy wife?

==Christianity==

==Christianity==

==Mormonism==

==Mormonism==

Historically, [[Mormonism]] has practiced polygyny. It stopped being a part of mainstream Mormonism in 1890, but some fringe groups still practice it.

Historically, [[Mormonism]] has practiced polygyny (more than one wife). It stopped being a part of mainstream Mormonism in 1890, but some fringe groups still practice it.

==Civil marriage==

==Civil marriage==