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Almost half of US states do allow first cousins to marry-- and not just the ones that show up in bad jokes about the rural south. But that still only applies to government laws, and has no bearing on whether LDS (Latter Day Saints) allows it.
The state of Utah allows marriage of first cousins only in very limited circumstances: both parties must be over 65 or at least 55 and one is unable to reproduce. But once again, this is state law and not Mormon doctrine.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoMembers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) are generally not told who they can and cannot marry, but encouraged to have a legal heterosexual marriage. A Mormon Bishop would not perform a marriage between first cousins (which is illegal in most places anyway) but would probably perform a marriage of second cousins, because they are legal.
Nothing has ever been said in official Church doctrine about marrying second cousins.
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∙ 14y agono they cant and its disgusting to think so
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Should you accept a brother married to a first cousin?
Answerno way, that's your aunts kid, your moms niece. your first cousin. AnswerIf you want a continuing relationship with your brother or your cousin you must accept their marriage. First cousin marriages are not unheard of, and are legal in about half the United States. On the whole they are no more hazardous than any other marriage.
Can you legally marry your half cousin in Texas Tennessee or Pennsylvania?
What is a half cousin? It isn't a recognized term. Texas and Tennessee allow 1st cousin marriages. Pennsylvania does not allow first cousin marriages.
Can you marry your sixth cousin?
Yes. Sixth cousins are too distant to be included in cousin marriages.
Can you look like your second cousin?
As far as I know, the only country which prohibits second cousin marriages is South Korea.
Can you marry your first cousin in Rhode Island?
In the state of Rhode Island it is legal to marry a first cousin. 20 states allow first cousin marriages.
How many first cousin marriages are known?
That statistic is not monitored in the United States.
What religion is Riker Lynch?
His cousin is Julianne Hough and her family is Mormon so I believe the lynch family is as well. Sadly he is not a Christian I beg to differ. I definitely know that if he is Mormon he is very much a Christian. The Mormon Church's official title is The Church of Jesus-Christ of Latter-Day Saints. If that is not Christian, what is?
Can you marry your fathers brothers daughter?
Your grandfather's granddaughter could be:you, if you are femaleyour sisteryour first cousinYou cannot marry yourself and you cannot marry your sister.First cousin marriages are accepted in many states and banned in others. For example, California, Colorado, New Mexico, and New York all allow first cousins to marry. Texas, Ohio, and Michigan ban first cousins from marrying.Scientists now say that the fears of genetic diseases from cousin marriages are overblown. Cousins should not marry if a particular genetic problem is known to run in the family.
Can you marry your cousin's cousin?
Your first cousin's cousin may also be your first cousin, but may be unrelated to you. Since even marriages between first cousins are permitted in most jurisdictions, the answer to the question is "Yes, you can" as long as your local community or ethnic group is not opposed.
What were Benefits of cross cousin marriages in Australian Aboriginal societies are that it?
expands the pool of marriageable women.
Can you marry your fifth cousin?
Yes. Fifth cousins are too distant for their marriages to be classed as illegal.
What is a daughter of your cousin and your 2nd cousin as it's your mum's cousin and can i go out with this daughter of my 2nd cousin or is that wrong?
You can go out with anyone you want. However, making children with close relatives is not recommended, but that is very different from going out with them. Your first cousin is the child of your aunt or uncle. Your second cousin is the grandchild of your great aunt or great uncle, and the child of your first cousin. The daughter of your second cousin is your second cousin, once removed. Marriages between first cousins have been accepted, even approved, in some cultures. Marriages between more distant relatives are more widely accepted in the modern, western culture.
