The Constitution and the Bill of Rights of the United States permit polygamy.
No two ways about it: if freedom of religion is granted, so is the freedom to a polygamous marriage, if that is part of that religion.
What is truly forbidden by rule of law, is an abusive marriage of any kind and marriage involving minors. These are the only kinds of marriages (monogamous or polygamous) where the law should intervene. The mechanism to resolve domestic violence and abuse is already in place for polygamists, as it is for everyone.
Moreover, we have polygamous relationships everywhere around that are permitted: consenting adults committing adultery, having many children by many women. At best, these are prosecuted in civil court through divorce. Why then would the United States victimize entire communities of peaceful citizens who take care of their children and live their lives and practice their faith?
The authorities are wasting their resources and breaking up entire families instead of dealing with the economy and crime and other serious matters.
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