![]() ![]() Polygamy isn't for everyone, says William. The couple, who have rewarding jobs and a love of outdoor pursuits, are looking for a second, or sister wife, to complete their family. Many are increasingly vocal "Christian polygamists," who draw their inspiration from the much-married prophets of the Old Testament.įor others, like William and Mary, a couple from small-town Ontario who asked that their real names not be used, religion has nothing to do with their choice of marriage partners. Nor are they largely immigrants from predominantly Muslim countries where polygamy is sanctioned. They aren't members of fundamentalist breakaway Mormon sects, like those living in enclaves in Bountiful, B.C., as well as in Utah, Arizona, Texas and other states. Hundreds of people from around the world have posted to the U.S.-based site, but for the most part, they aren't who you'd expect. Sisterwives is one of a surprising number of pro-polygamy websites, both faith-based and secular, devoted to an act that is illegal - in theory, if rarely in practice - in Canada and all 50 American states. "I am interested in polygamy, which brings me here!" she wrote to Sisterwives, an online forum for women in polygamous marriages, for those considering it, and for "poly-friendly individuals, male and female." She's interested in kayaking, camping, painting and photography, "the 'old fashioned' way, with film." As for her thoughts on marriage, she's even more old fashioned: think, Old Testament. Polygamy May Be Legal in Canada under CharterĬhloe is a twentysomething legal assistant from Toronto, who hopes to go to law school one day. "Polygamy May Be Legal in Canada under Charter," by Barbara Righton, John Geddes, and Ken Macqueen, Accessed December 11, 2023, Article published AugLast Edited December 16, 2013. "Polygamy May Be Legal in Canada under Charter." The Canadian Encyclopedia. Righton, Barbara, and John Geddes,, and Ken Macqueen. ![]() Polygamy May Be Legal in Canada under Charter. Righton, B., & Geddes, J., & Macqueen, K.The Canadian Encyclopedia, 16 December 2013, Historica Canada. "Polygamy May Be Legal in Canada under Charter". ![]()
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