Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Are religious prisoners specially entitled to conjugal visits?

Are religious prisoners specially entitled to conjugal visits?: "Thomas avers that his religion requires him to marry and, in fact, to have multiple wives. Thomas avers that DOC’s policy concerning visits from spouses precludes him from enjoying conjugal visits with his wives. Thomas avers that this policy has a detrimental effect on the status of his marriages, because his wives are threatening to divorce him under Islamic religious rules if they are unable to have intercourse with him."



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I think a Mormon would have a pretty good claim for conjugal visits under RLUIPA. Mormons are known for having big families and are commanded to "multiply and replenish the earth." Mormon leaders considered prophets have taught that sex is a sacrament.



I think I just came up with a brilliant new proselytizing strategy.


2 comments:

Brett said...

Aimed at the currently incarcerated or those likely to be incarcerated in the future?

Ryan said...

I don't think those likely to be incarcerated in the future readily self-identify.