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US pastor Israel Ford declares monogamy unbiblical as he wed second wife
Updated 13:57 WAT, · first published 26 Oct 2026, 13:49 WAT · 4 outlets reporting
Developing: Israel Ford, a pastor affiliated with LifeWorks Church in Ohio, announced his polygynous marriage during a service and on social media. He introduced his new spouse and argued that the notion of a single wife is not supported by biblical teachings. The revelation has sparked online discussion about marriage norms within religious circles.
What we know
- Israel Ford is a pastor at LifeWorks Church in Wickliffe, Ohio
- He married a second woman and presented her publicly at a church gathering
- Ford posted about the marriage on Facebook, describing monogamy as unbiblical
- The announcement was covered by Punch, The Sun and Nigerian Eye
Why it matters: The stance challenges prevailing Christian views on marriage, prompting debate among Nigerian believers about faith and family practices.
Sources
- VIDEO: US pastor marries second wife, says monogamy unbiblical – Punch,
- VIDEO: US pastor announces marriage to second wife, says monogamy unbiblical – The Sun,
- US Pastor Marries Second, Calls Monogamy Unbiblical – Nigerian Eye,
- Video: Pastor marries 2nd wife, says ‘monogamy is unbiblical’ – Vanguard,
Updates
- – Now also reported by Vanguard
- – Story published – 3 outlets
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