I read somewere that they were since it wasn't against the law in some contries. Is it all about the law, or are somthings just immoral?
2006-11-29 06:53:43 · 11 answers · asked by todd e 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Mormon doctrine states that in order to enter the highest heaven that those who enter must be living in polygamy. Mormon doctrine also states that we believe in being subject to the laws of the land, insofar as those laws protect individual rights. So for the time being, the largest Mormon sect, the LDS church, has decided it is more important to live the laws of the land than those of God. Other Mormon faiths have made a different choice in the matter, and practice polygamy in defiance of the unjust laws of the land.
TRUE Mormons will do it whether it's legal or not!!
And they do!!!
2006-11-29 07:00:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 6⤋
Not anymore. It was practiced over 100 years ago, and was stopped because of the harassment the church was getting over it. A law was passed that made it illegal (can you say unconstitutional?), and since we believe in honoring the law of the land, the practice was stopped. A lot of people don't really understand the whole polygamy thing. They think it was for the pleasure of the men, and that the women were treated bad. That wasn't the case. It was started because there was a need to protect the women of the church who's husbands had either been killed because of persecution, or had died in war. During those times, a woman wasn't able to own land on her own. So, all the women that were husband-less would have been forced out on the streets, along with her children, to fend for themselves. God saw a great opportunity to teach the law of sacrifice at this point. Only certain people in the church were even allowed to practice it, and it was usually a calling given in the church (a calling is sort of like an assignment, but without pay). The women had more say then the men over who they married. If the first (or any subsequent) wife didn't like any of the other women, then the marriage didn't happen. Usually, it was a marriage of name only, and the women didn't even live in the same house as the man. He would support her, and pay her bills, but there wouldn't be any need for a physical relationship. I'm sure the people who practiced it found it a trial, and I'm sure there were many who wouldn't do it. The group(s) who practice it now aren't part of the church. They broke off and the leaders who broke off were excommunicated from the main body of the church. The FLDS have taken that practice and turned it into something it was never intended to be.
2016-05-23 02:35:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mormons gave up the practice of Polygamy because that was one of the conditions for becoming a State. Plural marriage has been common in many countries throughout history, as have many other kinds. The idea of lifelong heterosexual monogamy is largely Christian in origin, though I'm unaware of any Biblical passage that specifically prohibits polygyny (1 man + many women) or polyandry (1 woman + many men). It is also far from being the most successful type of marriage, look at the divorce rate.
2006-11-29 07:07:51 · answer #3 · answered by rich k 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to modern socitey, anything having more than 1 person, (relationship or sxex..) is immoral. Hell, anything is immoral now. But, I'm guessing that if this country DOES allow polygamy, then anyone who follows Polygamy/polyamrous teachings, then yes, they will participate. Mormons are not the only ones who feel this way. I personally don't care to have a polyarmous relationship (i'll share his body,buthis heart is mine!) But I won't come down on someone who wishes to follow this lifestyle!
2006-11-29 06:58:43 · answer #4 · answered by Pandora 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, it is a forbidden practice. I assume they would be excommunicated in another country for that.
It is so funny that people will not get over the fact that it was practiced for a short amount of time and by very very few members.
So you must think all the men in the bible that had plural wives were not actually men of God, right? They were just old perves who wanted lots of women?? Isn't that what you think about the Mormons who had plural wives?
GET OVER IT PEOPLE! Seriously.
2006-11-29 09:53:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
To my understanding, the Manifesto issued about polygamy in October 1890 pertains to all Mormons, regardless their location in the world.
Polygamy is no longer sanctioned by the Church--plain and simple.
2006-11-29 06:59:46 · answer #6 · answered by Guitarpicker 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Legally, I assume yes. However, those same countries hate Christians. The Fundamentalist group believes in Jesus. They probably wouldn't do very well there either.
2006-11-29 06:59:05 · answer #7 · answered by 26433_ED 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is against the Mormon Church (LDS) to practice polygamy. Therefore, no member of the LDS church is allowed to practice polygamy.
2006-11-29 06:58:55 · answer #8 · answered by Presagio 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
The Mormon church has officially banned polygamy.
2006-11-29 06:57:55 · answer #9 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Todd E
What you read is not correct
see our basic beliefs on www.mormon.org
2006-11-29 10:08:43 · answer #10 · answered by righteous992003 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋