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Cousin marriage was legal in ancient Rome from the Second Punic War (218–201 BC), until it was banned by the Christian emperor Theodosius I in 381 in the West, and until after the death of Justinian (565) in the East, [95] [96] but the proportion of such marriages is not clear.
Worldwide, more than 10% of marriages are between first or second cousins. [1] Cousin marriage is an important subject in sociology, ... Christian Albrecht, Prince of ...
Some states prohibiting cousin marriage recognize cousin marriages performed in other states, but despite occasional claims that this holds true in general, [5] laws also exist that explicitly void all foreign cousin marriages or marriages conducted by state residents out of state. [citation needed]
Christian Egalitarians believe that full partnership in marriage is the most biblical view, producing the most intimate, wholesome, and reciprocally fulfilling marriages. [151] The Christian Egalitarian view [152] of marriage asserts that gender, in and of itself, neither privileges nor curtails a believer's gifting or calling to any ministry ...
Marriages between first cousins would be banned in the UK under a proposal to be tabled in Parliament. Conservative former minister Richard Holden said such marriages have been linked to a higher ...
A bill prohibiting marriage between first cousins is headed to the Tennessee governor’s desk after the state house voted overwhelmingly to pass the measure Thursday.. Bill sponsor Democratic Rep ...
Laws may also bar marriage between closely related people, which are almost universally prohibited to the second degree of consanguinity. [citation needed] Some jurisdictions forbid marriage between first cousins, while others do not. Marriage with aunts and uncles (avunculate marriage) is legal in several countries. [7] [8]
Sororate marriage is practiced by the Swazi people and for the same reasons as stated. [citation needed] This type of marriage is made in Bhutan. The former King Jigme Singye Wangchuck (the current king's father) is married to four wives, all of whom are sisters. There is evidence that sororate marriage existed in ancient China.