In which year did the Court issue the decision holding that religious beliefs do not excuse the practice of bigamy?

In which year did the Court issue the decision holding that religious beliefs do not excuse the practice of bigamy?

• A. 1878
• B. 1990
• C. 2010
• D. 1971

Answer: (A)

Religious beliefs are protected, but they do not excuse criminal conduct. The Supreme Court made this clear in Reynolds v. United States, ruling that bigamy remains illegal even if someone raises religious duty as a justification. The decision was issued in 1879. The years listed don’t include the actual year of the ruling, which is 1879; the other options refer to different cases or times and do not reflect this holding.

Religious beliefs are protected, but they do not excuse criminal conduct. The Supreme Court made this clear in Reynolds v. United States, ruling that bigamy remains illegal even if someone raises religious duty as a justification. The decision was issued in 1879. The years listed don’t include the actual year of the ruling, which is 1879; the other options refer to different cases or times and do not reflect this holding.