Should multiple marriages allowed in a civilized society in the name of religion?

[arunima]

Polygamy and polyandry are part of many ancient cultures and civilization. Yes, polygamy was always more popular and prevalent.
With socio economic development, more and more societies around the world got into single partner mode. You can always get separated and then go for second marriage. But having multiple wives in the name of religion might not go well with many. And it does violate some basic human rights as women. It would have been fair if the religion allowed the women also to have multiple husbands and the privilege was not limited to men.
What's your say on this? Should such practices be allowed in the name of religion? Religion also have to reform with societal changes?
I personally feel that such practices are a sort of exploitation of women in the name of religion. That's my personal view and I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings.

 

[Megha]

Allowing multiple marriages in a civilized society, even in the name of religion, is a complex issue. While religious freedom is important, societal norms around equality, consent, and individual rights must also be considered.

 

[Nomad]

Does this apply to men and women or men only? Are the cultures where multiple marriages are allowed ready to accept women also having multiple partners?

 

[Henrywrites]

Allowing multiple marriages in a civilized society, even in the name of religion, is a complex issue. While religious freedom is important, societal norms around equality, consent, and individual rights must also be considered.

There are a lot of factors to be considered when it comes to allowing multiple marriages. It is necessary to look at it from different angles before ending up on a decision.

 

[Menaka]

Allowing multiple marriages in a civilized society under religious grounds is complex. On one hand, religious freedom is a fundamental right, and for some faiths, plural marriage is a part of religious practice. On the other hand, a society must also protect individual rights, promote gender equality, and ensure no one is coerced or harmed.

If multiple marriages result in unequal treatment, especially toward women or children, it raises serious ethical and legal concerns. Laws exist to prevent abuse, exploitation, and protect the vulnerable. So, even in the name of religion, the state often steps in to regulate or prohibit practices.

 

[King Belieal]

Does this apply to men and women or men only? Are the cultures where multiple marriages are allowed ready to accept women also having multiple partners?

In my culture, a man pays heavily to the family of a lady to marry the lady. Why would such a lady be granted the liberty to marry more than one husband? A case of who is paying the piper dictating the tune.

 

[Niyi Brixx]

I don't like the idea of people getting married to more than one partner. It is not supposed to be a characteristic that humans should espouse. It is more of an animalistic tendency. No matter the basis, polygamy and other forms of multiple marriages negate the civilisation we so much brag about.