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Contents. Killing of twins in Nigeria. The killing of twins was a cultural practice among some ethnic groups in Nigeria, predominantly among the Efik people. [ 1 ][ 2 ] Giving birth to twins was considered a bad omen that could bring devastation or calamity upon society. [ 3 ] Twin babies were believed not to be humans, [ 2 ] and were seen as ...
A Mozambican wedding. The various marriage ceremonies performed in Africa begin with the initial introduction between the groom and bride. The Yoruba call this ‘Mo mi i mo e’ (know me and let me know you) while the Igbo call it ‘Ikutu aka n’ulo’ (Knock on the door). [5] The family is typically involved within this process.
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 30 September 2024. Type of extramarital sex This article is about the act of adultery or extramarital sex. For other uses, see Adultery (disambiguation). For a broad overview, see Religion and sexuality. Sex and the law Social issues Consent Reproductive rights Homophobia (Criminalization · Capital ...
Polygamy is "the practice or custom of having more than one wife or husband at the same time." [1] Polygamy has been practiced by many cultures throughout history. [2]: 3. Although the Old Testament describes numerous examples of polygynous (one male, one wife with multiple concubines) instances of polygamy among devotees to God, most Christian ...
In classical Islamic law, a concubine was an unmarried slave-woman with whom her master engaged in sexual relations. [1] Concubinage was widely accepted by Muslim scholars in pre-modern times. Most [2] modern Muslims, both scholars and laypersons, [3] believe that Islam no longer permits concubinage and that sexual relations are religiously ...
Religion has made its way into influencing legislation regarding LGBTQ rights. Uganda is one of few countries in Africa where homosexuality, in some cases, is punishable by death. The 2023 Anti-Homosexuality Act is responsible for this. The Act also permits life-long imprisonment and the halt of conducting business with gay people. [31]
In Roman Catholic teaching, marriage has two objectives: the good of the spouses themselves, [40] and the procreation and education of children (1983 code of canon law, c.1055; 1994 catechism, par.2363). Hence "entering marriage with the intention of never having children is a grave wrong and more than likely grounds for an annulment."
The New Testament and Christian history identify singleness and dedicated celibacy as Christ-like ways of living." [144] Historically, the English reformers had taken a stern view of adultery and fornication, which Homily 11 of the First Book of Homilies (1547) defined to include "all unlawfull use of those parts, which bee ordeyned for ...