Brigham Young practiced polygamy because he believed that God had commanded him to do so.
Brigham Young actually didn't make many changes to the Church. Everything that Brigham Young did was in response to previous instruction given by Joseph Smith. For example, Brigham Young moved the Church to Utah because Joseph Smith prophesied in 1842 that the saints would find peace in the Rocky Mountains. Brigham Young expanded the practice of polygamy, but Joseph Smith had preached in favor of the practice as early as 1831 (polygamy officially began in 1843, still with Joseph Smith's approval). Brigham Young also expanded the practice of consecration (the 'United Order'), which Joseph Smith taught in 1834. (The practice is also found in the Bible and the Book of Mormon.) Brigham Young also expanded temple building (begun by Joseph Smith) and performed temple ordinances, which were given to him by Joseph in 1842.
Yes. There was a movie made about Brigham Young (Titled: Brigham Young).
Brigham Young's full name was Brigham Young.
Brigham Young's full name was Brigham Young. He didn't have a middle name.
Brigham Young loved Utah.
No, Brigham Young was not an abolitionist. Brigham Young believed that slavery could not be abolished until the second coming of the Lord.
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.
Brigham Young was born on June 1, 1801.
Brigham Young University's mascot is the cougar.
It was named after the second prophet Brigham Young :)
Brigham Young was born on June 1, 1801.
Brigham Young grew up in Vermont, USA.