One might want to mention that those folks in the Old Testament times practiced polygamy also. Now when the United States wanted to curb those polygamous Mormons, Albert S. Johnston, Henry Heth, Porter Alexander and a host of other Southrons didn't mind one iota leading US troops to crush those people and their "peculiar institution". Now, when their peculiar institution looked like it was in danger, it was well, different strokes for different folks.