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'''Marriage''' is a form of [[interpersonal relationship]]. Most often, it takes the form of a union between a [[man]] and a [[woman]], however, other forms, 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) exist. 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" however this supposed form of "marriage" has no basis in scripture, common law, the constitution, biology, or American social tradition. Then again, interracial marriage was considered to be taboo 40 years ago. | '''Marriage''' is a form of [[interpersonal relationship]]. Most often, it takes the form of a union between a [[man]] and a [[woman]], however, other forms, 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) exist. 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" however this supposed form of "marriage" has no basis in scripture, common law, the constitution, biology, or American social tradition. Then again, interracial marriage was considered to be taboo 40 years ago. | ||
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| + | The Old Testament clearly allows polygyny. (Gen. 4:19, Gen. 16:1-4, Gen. 26:34, Gen. 32:32, Exodus 21:10, Dt. 21:15, Judges 8:30, I Sam 1:1-2, II Sam 12:7-8, I Kings 11:2-3, I Chron. 4:5, II Chron. 11:21, II Chron. 13:21, II Chron 24:3.) This is less common, but never outlawed, in the New Testament. | ||
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| + | The Old Testament allows for the purchase of wives (Gen. 29:18, I Sam. 18:25-27). | ||
==Christianity== | ==Christianity== | ||
Revision as of 05:36, March 15, 2007
Marriage is a form of interpersonal relationship. Most often, it takes the form of a union between a man and a woman, however, other forms, 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) exist. 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 liberals for "same-sex marriage" however this supposed form of "marriage" has no basis in scripture, common law, the constitution, biology, or American social tradition. Then again, interracial marriage was considered to be taboo 40 years ago.
Bible
The Old Testament clearly allows polygyny. (Gen. 4:19, Gen. 16:1-4, Gen. 26:34, Gen. 32:32, Exodus 21:10, Dt. 21:15, Judges 8:30, I Sam 1:1-2, II Sam 12:7-8, I Kings 11:2-3, I Chron. 4:5, II Chron. 11:21, II Chron. 13:21, II Chron 24:3.) This is less common, but never outlawed, in the New Testament.
The Old Testament allows for the purchase of wives (Gen. 29:18, I Sam. 18:25-27).
Christianity
In most branches of Christianity, marriage is a life-long religious union between a man and a woman.
Mormonism
Historically, Mormonism has practiced polygyny. It stopped being a part of mainstream Mormonism in 1890, but some fringe groups still practice it.
Civil marriage
Civil marriage is a legal contract between two or more adults. It gives each member certain rights and obligations. Most commonly, these include power of attorney, inheritance rights, and rights in relation to any children they may have.