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Do voters and Christians know that when Mormonism began they practiced polygamy and that God is a Polygamist?
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∙ 12y ago
There are several problems with this question:
First, Polygamy did not enter the Mormon church until 13 years after it began. It was not practiced by the membership of the church until 1843.
Second, nowhere in Mormon doctrine does it say that God is a polygamist. This is not an official doctrine of the church.
Third, Mormons do not deny that the church practiced polygamy from 1843 to 1890. Just because they ended the practice doesn't mean they deny it ever happend.
But, to answer the question, yes. The majority of Americans do know that early Mormons practiced polygamy. In fact, many polls have indicated that polygamy is the first thing people think of when they hear the word "Mormon." The church is trying to change this, as they haven't practiced polygamy for over 120 years.
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If a guy you know in high school is Mormon does that mean his family practices polygamy?
Polygamy was practiced in Mormonism many years ago, but is not currently practiced by Mormons today. It is highly unlikely that the kid's family practices polygamy._______While there is a possibility that "this guy"'s family practices polygamy, it is very unlikely. It is true that polygamy, the practice of having multiple wives, was once a part of Mormon tradition, times have changed a great deal since the religion was first founded. It was in 1890 that polygamy was officially rejected as a part of Mormonism, though some sects continue to practice it.______Additionally, no sects practice polygamy that are officially part of the church. If you were to practice polygamy now, you would be kicked out of the church... therefore, any "real" Mormon (member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints) would NOT be a polygamist, so your friend in high school almost certainly is notthe people of FLDS practice poligamy they are not Mormons though
What is the relgious sect called that believes in polygamy?
Several religious groups believe in or allow polygamy, including Muslims, some Hindus, and some Christians. Anciently (in Biblical times) Jews commonly practiced polygamy as well.
Where are the biggest polygamist sect in the US?
Islam is probably the largest religious group in the US that practices polygamy, although most Muslims are not polygamist.
What is a polygamy family?
A polygamist is someone who has more than one spouse. Most polygamist families have one husband and more than one wife. It is very rare, but in some cultures (such as in Laos) polygamy is more commonly one woman with several husbands.
Are Mormons polygamists?
Although the early membership of the Mormon church briefly practiced polygamy, the Mormon church has not practiced this for well over a 100 years. There are polygamist living in or around the state of Utah, but these are not members of the Mormon church. Any member of the Mormon church who practices polygamy is excommunicated.
Is polygamy still practiced in the US?
Yes, polygamy is still practiced in the United States by some groups of people, but not with legal consent.
What class practices polygamy?
Polygamy may be practiced by all classes where it is legal.
Who practices polygamy?
Polygamy is practiced by many different groups worldwide. It is a common cultural practice in many parts of Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Many Muslims and some Christians practice polygamy as a part of their religion. Polygamy is illegal in the US and most western countries, but many still practice it in secret.
How polygamy exdends the sirname?
Often in polygamist families, all the children take on the father's surname. In this way, one surname can be extended to a large percentage of a particular polygamist community
Do Judaism and Christianity practice polygamy?
Nowadays they don't practice but their holy books some prophets are polygamist
Is polygamy practiced in Guyana So America?
No it is not
What did the Native Americans think of polygamy in 1840-1895?
White settlers in the US came from Christian European countries where polygamy was illegal and considered immoral. Polygamy is frowned upon by most Christians, and it is not practiced in any free democratic country.
