text: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints renounced polygamy in the 1890s. Yet, this sect in Bountiful, BC (and another in the USA, called 'Yearning for Zion) seem to have maintained or resurrected the practice. One self-proclaimed Bishop, Mr. Blackmore took 24 wives in 25 years and fathered 145 children. How did this family maintain itself ... with Canada child benefit cheques? Because Mr. B. claimed all wives and children as dependents on his tax return? It is objectionable that young females received a brief narrow 'education in obedience' within the compound. Many young girls were destined to become child brides in pre-arranged marriages to older men.  Robbed of their childhoods .. coerced into marriage. Mr. B.'s lawyer is ready to appeal under the Charter, regarding religious freedom. Enough of religious rights! Gender equality must be paramount in the charter. Religion is composed of so many factions & frictions that it should not bear automatic rights.