I think most people have heard about the show, ‘Sister Wives’ on TLC. The show highlights Kody Brown, a polygamist normal guy, who is legally married to one woman, but has three other “wives” (not legally). With several states redefining who can be married, it seems that Brown thinks he can fight a law that Mormons unsuccessful tried to in the 19th century.
Brown’s arguement is that his four wives, Robyn, Christine, Meri and Janelle, have a consensual relationship in the privacy of their own household. He believe that it is a private concern and wants to use a 2003 U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning sodomy laws for the benefit of gay couples. The law was overturned because of the argument that states cannot govern “intimate conduct” between consenting adults.
All this heat on Brown’s marriages forced the family to move from Utah to Nevada. Apparently, the famous polygamist might have a chance to win his case. Civil rights attorney Brian Barnard said,
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8 children, because it has been the “hot” celebrity news item. I try not to give any attention to “celebrity news” because it is not real news. The Jon and Kate story is news worthy on this blog because they are professed Christians and their situation is putting Christianity to the test in the eyes of secular viewers. Part of the show contains scenes of the family going to church, memorizing scripture, and reading Bible stories. Recently, the couple has gone through a dark time in their relationship, which has made news in just about every news outlet. Allegations of infidelity have plagued the show since the start of season 5. Questions have been raised regarding the couple staying together.
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