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Why would the Mormon church denounce polygamy if the Mormon founders taught and practiced polygamy?
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Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have not practiced polygamy since 1890.
God has commanded humans to practice polygamy in many different instances throughout history. Readers of The Bible will remember that Abraham and Jacob Israel were affiliated with this practice. Even the great King David had multiple wives. No human can understand Heavenly Father's reasons for commanding that a man have more than one wife. However, when the representative who speaks for God a prophet says that God wants you to do something, you do it. That is what happened back in the day. God told Joseph Smith that He wanted them to practice plural marriage and so they did.
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Do voters and Christians know that when Mormonism began they practiced polygamy and that God is a Polygamist?
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.
Is polygamy practiced today by Mormons banned from the Mormon Church?
Polygamy was banned from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) over 120 years ago in 1890. Those practicing polygamy today are not really Mormons, because they have been excommunicated (kicked out) of the Church. Anyone found practicing polygamy is immediately excommunicated.
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.
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 has the author Janet Bennion written?
Janet Bennion has written: 'Polygamy in prime time' -- subject(s): Polygamy, Social conditions, Mormon women, Mormon fundamentalism 'Women of principle' -- subject(s): Mormon women, Case studies, Apostolic United Brethren, Polygamy, Mormons, Social conditions, Social networks, Family relationships 'Evaluating the effects of polygamy on women and children in four North American Mormon fundamentalist groups' -- subject(s): Polygamy, Religious aspects of Polygamy, Mormon Church, Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Mormon fundamentalism, Forced marriage, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 'Polygamy in prime time' -- subject(s): Polygamy, Social conditions, Mormon women, Mormon fundamentalism
What religion practiced polygamy?
Groups of Mormons that have splintered from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints allow polygamy. The main body of the church is in no way connected to what are called "Mormon Fundamentalists" and does not practice polygamy. Polygamy (specifically Polygyny or one man having more than one wife) is also permitted in most forms of Islam.
What Mormon practice outraged many people?
Polygamy
Which law was enacted to force Mormons to end their political efforts?
The Edmunds Act of 1882 and the Edmunds-Tucker Act of 1887 took away Mormon's rights to vote, sit on a jury, or be a candidate in an election. It said that anyone who supported polygamy, whether they actually practiced it or not, was not eligible for these rights. As polygamy was a part of Mormon doctrine at the time, all Mormons fell under this category.
Is polygamy permitted in mormonism?
No. In it's early days, some members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormons) practiced polygamy, but this was outlawed in the 1890's. Anyone found practicing polygamy today is excommunicated from the church.
Is polygamy still practiced in the Mormon church?
No. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the “Mormon†church) discontinued the practice of polygamy in the United States in 1890 and internationally in 1903. Anyone found entering into a polygamous marriage since that time has been excommunicated from the church. The polygamy ban caused some polygamy supporters to split from the church and create their own groups, many of which are still in existence today. Members of these groups often refer to themselves as “Mormon Fundamentalistsâ€, although they are not affiliated with the mainstream Mormon church.
Do Mormon have two wifesAsk us anything?
No, Mormon men do not have two wives. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church) may have only one wife (or husband) at a time. In the case of divorce or death, Mormons may remarry. So, a Mormon man might have two wives in his lifetime, but not two wives at the same time. For a period of time between approximately 1840 and 1890, the Church allowed the practice of polygamy (having more than one wife) as it is practiced in the Old Testament of the Bible. However, since 1890, any Mormon found to be practicing polygamy has been excommunicated from (kicked out of) the church. There were some who were angry with the 1890 ban on polygamy who formed their own breakaway groups. These people often call themselves "Mormon Fundamentalists", but they are not affiliated with the Mormon Church in any way.
Does Mormon religion approve more than one wives to men?
No. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) banned the practice of polygamy (having multiple wives) over 120 years ago, in October 1890. Anyone found in a polygamous relationship is excommunicated from (kicked out of) the Church. There are some who refer to themselves as 'fundamentalist Mormons' who practice polygamy. These groups are not affiliated with the mainstream Mormon church. They broke from the Mormon church to form their own churches when the Mormon church outlawed the practice of polygamy. Check out the "Related Links" below to see more regarding the Mormon church and polygamy.
