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How come brigham young could have 55 wives but new Mormons can not?
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∙ 11y ago
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) allowed members to practice polygamy (having more than one wife) between about 1840 and 1890. Polygamy was banned in the Mormon church in 1890 beacuse the United States government seized all the church's assets until they would end the practice. Since 1890, members found to be practicing polygamy are excommunicated.
Brigham Young died in 1877, 13 years prior to the time when polygamy was banned. Therefore, he and others who lived at that time were able to have multiple wives.
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What 3 places did brigham young lead the Mormons to?
Brigham Young only lead the Mormons to one place, Utah.
Who led the Mormons into Utah?
Brigham Young
Where did Brigham young settle the Mormons?
Utah
What religious leader led the Mormons to Utah after the murder of Joseph Smith?
In 1844 the Mormons followed Brigham Young to what would become the Utah Territory.
What church leader led the Mormons to Utah?
Brigham Young
Who escorted the Mormons to Salt Lake City?
brigham young
Did Brigham Young lead the Mormons from Illinois to Utah?
Yes.
Is it true that brigham young led the Mormons from Illinois to the Great Salt Lake?
Yes. Brigham Young lead most of the Mormons to the Great Salt Lake after Joseph Smith was murdered.
What religion is Brigham Young University?
Brigham Young University is owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormons).
Why did Brigham young lead the Mormons to the eastern shore of the Great salt?
young wanted to move the Mormons far from hostile neighbors
Who led the Mormons to Utah?
Brigham Young. The 2nd president of the church.
Where did Brigham Young lead many Mormons to?
What is now the state of Utah.
