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With “judgmental” now a dirty word in some circles, one might suppose that Americans are reluctant to render moral judgment. But they aren’t. A recent Gallup poll discovered as much when it asked adults whether they believe various actions are “morally acceptable” or “morally unacceptable.” Marriage is one topic on which people have strict views. The percentage of adults who think it’s morally wrong for a married person to have an affair (91 percent) is identical to the number saying polygamy is wrong.