2387. The predicament of a man who, desiring to convert to the Gospel, is obliged to repudiate one or more wives with whom he has shared years of conjugal life, is understandable. However polygamy is not in accord with the moral law.” [Conjugal] communion is radically contradicted by polygamy; this, in fact, directly negates the plan of God which was revealed from the beginning, because it is contrary to the equal personal dignity of men and women who in matrimony give themselves with a love that is total and therefore unique and exclusive.”179 The Christian who has previously lived in polygamy has a grave duty in justice to honor the obligations contracted in regard to his former wives and his children.
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354. What is the relationship between the sacraments and the death of a Christian?
246. What are the privileged places inside sacred buildings?
303. What are the acts of the penitent?
88. What does the Council of Chalcedon (in the year 451) teach in this regard?
456. What is the nature of the family in the plan of God?
335. What are the effects of the sacrament of Holy Orders?
296. What is the name of this sacrament?
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How did King Asa restore true worship and win the war against Ethiopia in 1 Kings 15:9-24?
What is the importance of gratitude and recognition according to the book of Proverbs?
What are the story and life lessons drawn from the Ascension of Solomon in 1 Kings 1-2?
What does the Bible teach us about wisdom as a gift from God?
What is the significance of the founding of the church in Ephesus described in Acts 19:1-10?
