US pastor Israel Ford has defended his decision to take a second wife, arguing that biblical teaching on monogamy is cultural and often misunderstood. Politics Spice Special Features Education Sex & Relationship Interview Columns Opinion Advertise with us. --> Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources Biblical teaching cultural, US pastor defends taking second wife News October 28, 2026 3:42 pm L-R : Lydia Ford, Israel Ford.