Denying adult couples 18 years of age and over to wed is a violation of religious freedom; considering the fact that religious and civil marriages are different institutions. There are so many polygamist marriages with consenting adults that are happily married and still have to live in fear of the government and its institutions. They are not a threat to society but a help and a support for good government, the community, and the Constitution of the US. The First Amendment of the Constitution states that an individual’s religious views must be protected. If consenting adults decide to live polygamy in their church weddings, the government needs to adhere to their request.



