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British law has opposed and punished polygamy far more severely than other cultures, even imposing capital punishment for it. Reasons why could include:
The Bible clearly states that marriage, as recognized by God, involves only one man and only one woman;<ref>{{bibleref|ICorinthians|7|2}}</ref> therefore, any other type of "marriage" (whether or not formally legalized) is prohibited, notwithstanding some liberal denominations holding to the contrary.
The Bible clearly states that marriage, as recognized by God, involves only one man and only one woman;<ref>{{bibleref|ICorinthians|7|2}}</ref> therefore, any other type of "marriage" (whether or not formally legalized) is prohibited, notwithstanding some liberal denominations holding to the contrary.
== British opposition ==
British law has opposed and punished polygamy far more severely than other cultures, even imposing [[capital punishment]] for it. Reasons why could include:
*polygamy is incompatible with [[nobility]], has traditionally has traditionally been foundational to Britain;
*polygamy creates nightmarish problems of [[private property]] under the [[common law]]; and
*polygamy makes inheritance, burial, and end-of-life health issues legal unmanageable.
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