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'''Monogamy''' is a exclusive conjugal relationship between a man and a woman. [[Marriage]]s in Western culture are set up based on the concept of monogamy. [[Polygamy]], a "marriage" with multiple partners, occurred in ancient cultures, but has become less common over time.  

'''Monogamy''' is a exclusive conjugal relationship between a man and a woman. [[Marriage]]s in Western culture are set up based on the concept of monogamy. [[Polygamy]], a "marriage" with multiple partners, occurred in ancient cultures, but has become less common over time.  

In the [[Bible]], [[Solomon]] had 700 wives, but this led to the dissolution of the holy Kingdom. By the time of [[Jesus]] and the writings of the [[New Testament]] being "the husband of one wife" was a requirement for an elder. Monogamy can be found in the animal kingdom, even among pack animals. [[Wolves]], for instance, mate for life in monogamous pairs.

In the [[Bible]], [[Solomon]] had 700 wives and 300 [[concubine]]s, but being from [[pagan]] lands, they tempted him to worship false gods, and this led to the dissolution of the holy Kingdom.<ref>[[1_Kings_1-11_(Translated)#Chapter_11|1 Kings Chapter 11 (Conservative Bible)]]</ref> By the time of [[Jesus]] and the writings of the [[New Testament]], being "the husband of one wife" was a requirement for an elder. Monogamy can be found in the animal kingdom, even among pack animals. [[Wolves]], for instance, mate for life in monogamous pairs.

 

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