Changes

Jump to navigation Jump to search
46 bytes added ,  20:06, May 12, 2011
no edit summary
Line 1: Line 1: −
'''Polygamy''' is an inclusive term for several variant forms of [[marriage]]. It encompasses '''polygyny''', the practice of having multiple wives; '''polyandry''', the practice of having multiple husbands; and '''group marriage''', the practice of having multiple husbands and wives.  Any marriage of three or more people is polygamous.
+
'''Polygamy''' is one form of a [[polyamorous]] relationship that usually denotes a [[marriage]] between multiple partners . It encompasses '''polygyny''', the practice of having multiple wives; '''polyandry''', the practice of having multiple husbands; and '''group marriage''', the practice of having multiple husbands and wives.  Any marriage of three or more people is polygamous.
    
In modern times, opponents of [[same-sex marriage|same-sex "marriage"]] worry that if legalized it would be a step down the slippery slope to polygamy. Stanley Kurtz wrote:
 
In modern times, opponents of [[same-sex marriage|same-sex "marriage"]] worry that if legalized it would be a step down the slippery slope to polygamy. Stanley Kurtz wrote:
170

edits

Navigation menu