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Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) do NOT practice plural marriage. This practice was banned in 1890. The practice was introduced around 1840, and it was practiced because it was believed to be a commandment from God. It was ended because the federal government made it illegal, took the church's assets, and would not allow Mormons to vote or be political candidates.
Those practicing plural marriage today often call themselves 'fundamentalist mormons', but they are not in any way affiliated with the mainstream Mormon church. These groups broke away from the mainstream Mormon church in 1890 when the ban was introduced.
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Who Could Practice plural marriage in Utah?
Faced with opposition in the eastern states, the early Mormons began to migrate to Utah in 1847. They continued to practise polygamy (or plural marriage) in Utah, until the practice was officially abandoned in 1890. However, polygamy was at all times illegal under United States law, so legally no one could practise polygamy in Utah.
Is polygamy legal in the US?
No. Polygamy was made illegal in the U.S. in 1862 by the Merrill Act.
What Mormon practice in particular did many other Americans resent?
Plural Marriage.
Does Mormons believe in multiply wivies?
No. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church) outlawed the practice of polygamy or 'plural marriage' amongst it's members in 1890. Anyone found entering into a polygamous marriage in the past 120 years has been excommunicated.
How do Mormons see marriage?
They believe marriage is for eternity.
What lifestyle did the Mormon wives practice where the husband had more than 1 wife?
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) allowed men to have more than one wife for a period of 50 years, between 1840 and 1890. This practice was called "polygamy" or "plural marriage". Polygamy has been banned in the Mormon church for over 120 years, and anyone found attempting to marry multiple wives is excommunicated from the church. There were some who disagreed with the polygamy ban. These broke off and formed their own groups, many of which still exist today. These groups have similar beliefs to the mainstream Mormon church, but still practice polygamy. They call themselves "Fundamentalist Mormons". There are less than 100,000 Fundamentalist Mormons, and there are over 14,000,000 Mainstream Mormons. The Mainstream Mormons and the Fundamentalist Mormons generally do not accept each other as legitimate.
Which of Gods laws will Mormons make into US law such as plural marriage as ordained by God and the legal slaughter in unrighteous temple covenant breakers?
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) do not practice plural marriage nor do they believe that covenant breakers should be killed, so Mormons would not advocate that either of these be legalized, especially the killing. Mormons believe that the only being with the right to take away mortal life is God - the church or it's leaders have (and have never had) the right to take away the life of someone else. Some have speculated that if plural marriage were legalized, the Mormon church would bring back the practice, but the Church and it's members will not advocate it's legalization. In addition, it would be nearly impossible for either of these to be legalized in the United States due to the way the government and legal system works. There are nowhere near enough Mormons in the government to make an effect. Also, only about 2% of Americans are Mormon, so they have no power to sway a national vote dramatically. Mormons believe there are much more pressing issues facing our nation than promoting any sort of theocratic agenda. Mormons are much more passionate about fixing the economy and declining moral values. In addition, a central aspect of Mormonism is agency - they do not believe that a theocratic government is acceptable, but support democratic governments.
What were the Mormons hoping to find in the west?
The Mormons were hoping to find the freedom to practice their religion in peace and without persecution.
What is not a form of plural marriage?
The word marriage is not a plural form; the plural form for the noun is marriages. Or, perhaps you mean monogamy, the opposite of polygamy.
Do Mormons believe that you can have up to 4 wives the same as Muslims?
No. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) banned the practice of polygamy (having more than one wife) over 120 years ago, in 1890. The only way that a Mormon man could have more than one wife in his lifetime is if he has been divorced or widowed then remarried - NEVER more than one wife at the same time. Mormons are very strict about chastity and fidelity. Church members are expected to have sexual relationships only within a legal heterosexual marriage. Those who have sex outside of this context run the risk of being excommunicated from the church. Check out the "Related Links" below to learn more.
Can a Mormon have two wives?
The practice of plural marriage was officially abandoned in 1890, and the church issued an official manifesto ordering an end to polygamy. The Mormon Church no longer supports the practice of plural marriage, and requires its members to abide by the law. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons or LDS Church) ended the practice of polygamy in 1890, making an official public declaration against plural marriage. There are small groups that have left the LDS Church who have resumed the practice. The LDS Church excommunicates any person who practices polygamy.
Do Mormons believe in plural marriage?
To answer this, you must understand the difference between belief and practice. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church) DO NOT practice plural marriage or polygamy. This practice has been outlawed in the Church since 1890, and anyone found practicing it is excommunicated.The only way you might see a 'plural' marriage within the Church is in the case of death. For example, Apostle Dallin H. Oaks first wife, June, died in 1998. He then married Kristin McMain in 2000. As Mormons believe that their marriages last beyond the grave, Elder Oaks could be considered as having two wives, but he was never married to two living women at one time. Church members believe that he will have both wives in heaven.This brings us to belief. Yes, members of the Church believe in plural marriage, although they do not technically practice it, as you can see in the case above. Church members believe that plural marrige should be practiced only when God reveals it should be done (such as in Biblical times and with early Church members), and most believe that it will be practiced in the millennium and in heaven, as is the case with Elder Oaks and his 'two' wives. The revelation to Joseph Smith regarding plural marriage is still found in the current edition of the LDS Doctrine and Covenants.Under increasing pressure from the federal Government, church president Wilford Woodruff issued a declaration in 1890 that intended to give the impression the church had abandoned the practice. This is often viewed by LDS as the end of modern-day polygamy, and is published within the pages of the the Doctrine and Covenants.Polygamy actually continued in secret after Wilford Woodruff's 1890 proclamation for nearly 15 years. A "Second Manifesto" was issued in 1904 by then president Joseph F. Smith. This was issued as the infamous "Reed Smoot Hearings" were scheduled in congress, and resulted in the actual change in practice. Only after the "Second Manifesto did the church begin to excommunicate members who taught or attempted to solemnize new plural marriages.
