Are they still allowed to have multiple wives in the western U.S.A?
2006-06-15 14:34:29 · 9 answers · asked by sheree 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The mormon church no longer promotes or tolerates polygamy or bigamy. The bigger question is do YOU want to join the church? You shouldn't join because someone else wants you to. It is a decision you should think long and hard about before making an informed decision. I am a former member, so if you need someone to talk to or have anymore questions feel free to IM me. (I'm Bookbaby2004 here on Yahoo)
2006-06-15 14:40:08 · answer #1 · answered by Jessica Anne 2 · 7⤊ 0⤋
Bigamy was outlawed over 100 years ago.
Mormon marriage practices are the same as everyone else's marriage practices. The primary difference is that Mormons believe in "celestial marriage" and have a ceremony to sanctify that "celestial marriage." But you would not qualify for that because both parties must be Mormons in good standing.
Otherwise, Mormon marriages are the same as a Baptist marriage, atheist marriage or any other kind of civil marriage.
Additional:
Any Mormon who practices polygamy is excommunicated from the church and cannot be called "Mormon." Cults that practice polygamy are not Mormons.
2006-06-15 14:37:33 · answer #2 · answered by Left the building 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it is not legal in the US for Mormons, or any religion to have multiple wives. Just because it is illegal does not mean that doesn't happen. Drugs are illegal too.
There was a documentary on I think on Dateline that covered Mormons still practicing multiple wives.
2006-06-15 14:42:20 · answer #3 · answered by hossnme 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
definite, you may be a member of the church to be sealed. No, there are not any more aspects of the ceremony the position you're bare and quite dressed. it really is gross. it really is merely straight forward distasteful. Who instructed you that crap? My mothers and fathers were at my wedding ceremony. My spouse's mothers and fathers were at our wedding ceremony. We had close aunts and uncles and friends at our wedding ceremony. i did not even understand distinctive the temple workers there. At no element in time replaced into I bare in the front of friends relations and individuals i did not even understand. The very theory is offensive. heavily why would you even ask a question like that!?
2016-10-14 05:07:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some radical Mormons still practice that even though it is against the law. The more common churches do not practice that as they are law biding citizens.
2006-06-15 14:38:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, actually Anderson Cooper on CNN recently did a report on bigamy in the US. It, apparently, is alive and well - even though illegal. I would think twice before joining such a group. They seem cult-ish.
2006-06-15 14:45:50 · answer #6 · answered by just a mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, the mormoms do ont teach multiple marriages within thier faith any longer.
2006-06-15 14:55:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take your boyfriend with you to see a moron pastor, preacher or whatever they call it. Have him ask his questions of someone who knows.
2006-06-15 14:39:52 · answer #8 · answered by rb_cubed 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
3 words: Don't do it.
2006-06-15 15:18:19 · answer #9 · answered by The_Dark_Knight 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋