Is polyamory evil?

Question

If we as a country support freedom of religon (US) then how can we legislate that polyamory is wrong if it is tied to a religous practice? Does the whole have the right to condemn the few if an act they follow is harmless? I am not stating that polyamory is harmless or harmful but more asking should those who do not practice it state that no one can do so. How does that fit with our idea of a country within the Bill of Rights?

Answer 1

Of course it's not evil. But our country makes me question our freedom-loving image because it is quickly being shattered. I think that Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness includes your right to love whomever you please w/o undue duress. The idea of legislating who you can love and how you can express it seems ludicrous in modern America.
When the whole marriage = 1 man + 1 woman thing started showing up on the voters ballot it was all over the radio people calling in and saying they would vote for it because it was, "in the bible." I wanted to yell: "Do you know how UN-American that is!?" Sen Knight whose son is gay decides we must legislate marriage and throw out the Bill of Rights?
I think it will get sticky soon because some polyamorists do have religious backing while homosexuals are claiming no such thing, as far as I'm aware. I've heard of the Church of All Worlds and know of some triads and quad families that prescribe to Robert Heinlein's examples of loving. I've visited lovingmore online and learned and experienced first hand compersion.
I remember about 5 years ago (in Tenn. I believe) a woman named April DeVilbiss had her daughter taken away from her because she was 'living' with two male lovers. The judge told her 'You can't have your Cake and Eat It Too." It's in the official record. I feel deluded that it was a live and let live country because America is not about freedom anymore -- or living your own personal American Dream. Not since they started 'putting everyone except the Cleavers and the Bradys in jail.'
In other words I think legislating our rights away is evil; definitely not polyamory.

Answer 2

Am I the only one who thinks it's ironic that the US goverment is busy fighting for "freedom" while at the same time creating laws that remove its peoples freedom?

Americans need not travel to Kandahar to learn about the perils of theocratic rule. In the United States, a network of politicians, religious leaders, “faith-based” organizations and (literally) their amen corner are working overtime to make a particularly onerous concept of Christianity the de facto law of the land. Armed with the Bible in one hand and the Patriot Act in the other, George W. Bush and his GOP jihadists threaten to fundamentally change the role of government in monitoring Americans’ lives, liberties and even bodies.

The direct involvement of the state in the most minute and deeply personal aspects of individual lives (such as polyamory), enforced by religious police, informed by spies, and punished severely (and often publicly).

Welcome to the new theocracy.

Answer 3

In truth, it can't be more harmful than lots of things that are perfectly legal. It's just not as accepted. We pratice religious freedom in this country up to a certain point. You are free to practice what most of us can stand. I think your arguement also apples to gay marriage. However, so do the people who oppose it, saying that whats to stop palygamist if the gays can marry and then onto the classic arguement what's to stop people from marrying their dogs. All stupid rhetoric. To answer your question, yes polyamory is evil*. (*See different)

Answer 4

Polyamory is not illegal--only marrying more than one person (I forget the word for that) is.
And I think multiple marrages prolly should be legal as long as all parties involved are of age and getting into this situation voluntarily.

But none of this marrying a bunch of young girls to some old man before they are able to choose for themselves--that is revolting.

Answer 5

Just like gay marriage, it is more about evening out the benefits that couples get or in the case the extra benefits that multiple spouses would give to people. Imaging if you had six wifes and you were able to deduct them all and get welfare benefits, becasue you are a family of 8 with only one income. On the flip side there is a single mom with 6 kids who is not able to get the welfare, because her income is a bit lower than the guy with six wifes. That is why the feds are against it.

Othere than that, polygamy is great.

Answer 6

Polyamory is illegal? since when? How the heck does the government know who or how many you love? Poligamy is illegal, you can only marry one lover at a time. If polyamory were illegal our jails would be overflowing with the cheaters of our country.

Answer 7

Its not evil, but neither is it the most usual state of arrangements for a relationship. Laws are intended to protect the majority, and sadly this means some people get a raw deal. Its not fair, but its unlikely to change soon

Answer 8

If you want to live that way then I think you should. I respect the rights and beliefs of all people, as long as those beliefs do not harm anyone else.

Answer 9

I don't think it's wrong as long as everyone's a consenting adult.

Answer 10

i dont now. sorry