Polygamy and The African Church
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2002-02
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Tangaza University College
Abstract
The topic: 'Polygamy and the African Church is a difficult one to write on when one
wishes to remain faithful to the traditional Catholic teaching on the subject.
In the earliest times of Christianity, if one wished to become a Christian. circumcision
was necessary. Circumcision belonged to the Jewish culture. To be a Christian meant to
be Jewish first. Christianity was confused with Jewish culture. Today, if a polygamist
wishes to be a Christian, monogamy is described as a necessary condition. Is this not a
confusion of cultures with Christianity? Can't a Gentile become a Christian without
becoming a Jew first? Can't a polygamist be baptized with full responsibilities for all his
wives?
Catholicism (Christianity in general) has always considered polygamy as an evil
offence and any desire to examine the issue is seen as an influence of the devil. In this
work we have concentrated on the foundation of marriage in scripture. We are patient and
we know that it takes time for traditions to die and when they die, they die slowly.
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Polygamy, African Church