What are the Mormon views of plural marriage? What are the expectaions of my husband and I? What about our children ages 7(g), 5(b), 4(b), 2(g), and 4 month old(g). Do we have to change we live and dress? Sorry for all the questions. An overview from a Mormons perspective would be great appreciated.
2007-06-23 10:30:45 · 10 answers · asked by Angela S 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Just to make it clear! I am NOT interested in doing plural Marriage. I just wanted to know if it is still praticed. I am not for plural marriage. This is in reference to the little lady that didn't pay attention to my question. "Did it say in there that I was Mormon or wanting to pratice plural marriage?" No I am considering becoming a Morman that is the purpose of this question.
2007-06-23 11:18:51 · update #1
I was 11 when we were baptized (mom, dad a bro and a sister). I loved the new things I was doing, like praying (posted the steps of prayer up on my bunkbed), going to church and participating. The Book of Mormon stories were very interesting to me (children's version). Of course I didn't drink and all that so the transition was very easy, even fun.
As I grew I remained involved in activities for boys, including the priesthood, sunday school, seminary. I took it seriously. When the choices were presented to me, as they were to my friends, to drink, smoke and have sex, I chose not to because I really felt that my promise to Christ to not do these things was important.
I went on a mission to Guatemala, went to BYU, dated members and non-members and married in the Temple. My life revolves around Christ, it always has. It's so trhilling to teach the little ones to pray, sing, tell them scripture stories and know that God loves them as does Christ.
I do Family History work, visit members (home teaching) go to Church every Sunday, give talks when they ask me (love to), try to behave at work (not punch my boss in the teeth) and try to be a source of encouragement for others. Above all, I try to maintain a personal relationship with the Savior. It's a lifestyle ... the best lifestyle.
2007-06-24 11:13:47 · answer #1 · answered by bobjgalindo 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
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What are the Mormon views of plural marriage? What are the expectaions of my husband and I? What about our children ages 7(g), 5(b), 4(b), 2(g), and 4 month old(g). Do we have to change we live and dress? Sorry for all the questions. An overview from a Mormons perspective would be great...
2015-08-06 05:47:55 · answer #2 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't worry about the plurality of wives thing - the practice has ceased although it remains sort of doctrine. Your family sounds like the quintessential mormon family, and the church is strongly in favor of family values, and mormons take of their own.
There is a downside - but it's more about doctrinal issues verses the real world. Essentially you must believe in the implausible, make certain quantum leaps of faith and judgment, and brace yourself for a lot more troubling teachings as you 'progress'. Some people live with it, others cannot. You didn't mention if your husband supports this, or has any idea of what you're getting into.
In the end, you will need to make an irrational decision based on what you are told you need to feel. If you're comfortable with that, you won't have to change much of anything.
All the church-funded web site have the basics of beliefs, and the other (what identified as 'anti') webs sites show some of the essential differences between the lds church, christianity, and the known world.
2007-06-23 13:27:45 · answer #3 · answered by Dances with Poultry 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Plural marriage is only permittable when God commands it. This is by far an exception rather than the rule and authority to allow it can only come from the presiding officer of the Church. The Lord has a prohibition on plural marriage. So if you engage in it you are goign to be excommunicated.
you will be expect to make and keep covenants with the Lord. That will including serving others in building up the Kingdom of God. and teaching your children the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Unfortunately I cant answer whether you have to change how you live or dress because I dont know how you live or dress now.
Challenges include:
Living the faith (true for all religions) and
people lying about what we believe.
2007-06-23 10:43:17 · answer #4 · answered by Avatar_defender_of_the_light 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Believing doctrine that contradicts scripture would be the biggest challenge I think. The plural marriage issue will be ignored as saying that it was just for that period where it was practiced, even though Mormon leaders at that time said it was forever.
Depending on how you live now, it could be a big change. You would have to be prepared to basically turn your entire lives over to the organization (not God).
I would strongly suggest really investigating and asking the hard questions before joining. If you would like to talk about it, feel free to email me.
Oh yeah, get ready for the holy underwear. :)
2007-06-23 10:38:13 · answer #5 · answered by Machaira 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Expectations; you are expected (by God, not by the church) to live up to the covenants that you make with God, at baptism, and later, if you go to the temple.
As far as dress, we preach modesty, but not prudish. Especially those who have been thru the temple, there are no sleeveless, halters, daisy dukes, miniskirts, etc. And the only "dress code" I've seen in church is that the young men who bless adn pass the sacrament are usually asked to wear a white shirt and tie. But even that's not carved in granite.
Some things that the church encourages, bu does not police or anything, is scripture study (both alone and with family), Family Home Evening, and prayer (again, alone and with family).
Also, following the Word of Wisdom as much as possible. Especially no alcohol, tobacco, coffee, tea, or illegal substances.
Hope that helps.
2007-06-24 02:30:35 · answer #6 · answered by mormon_4_jesus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Becoming Mormon
2016-11-14 23:54:38 · answer #7 · answered by paukner 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey LDS Mormons If God Himself doesn't know of any other gods, how could the Mormons know of millions of gods?
“ Thus says the LORD, the King of Israel, And his Redeemer, the LORD of hosts: ‘ I am the First and I am the Last; Besides Me there is no God. (Isaiah 44:6)
Is there a God besides Me? Indeed there is no other Rock; I know not one. (Isaiah 44:8)
Aslo see Isaiah 45:5; 45:14; 45:21; 45:22; 46:5; 46:9; 43:10 all of these verses say there is only one God
Yet part of the mormon doctrine of God is the belief that every male mormon can become a god himself? joseph smith said, " You have got to learn to become gods yourselves the same as all gods before you." Brigham Young said, " The Lord created you and me for the purpose of becoming gods like himself. We are created to become gods like unto out father in heaven.
2007-06-23 10:49:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would think that the most difficult thing in becoming a mormon would be to accept the book of mormon as fact when it has been proven beyond a doubt tu be fiction.
2007-06-23 10:38:20 · answer #9 · answered by billystinkfinger 3 · 3⤊ 4⤋
Mormons DO NOT practice plural marriage. You and your husband will be expected to be good parents, care for your children's needs; be good law-abiding citizens and participate in the church family. Your children will be expected to learn and act like they are about the rest of the world and be respectful to others ... They will need to dress modestly (not like nuns) and respect themselves. You will need to not drink alcohol or smoke ... not allow porn in your home and ...
Just basic clean living -
2007-06-23 10:38:06 · answer #10 · answered by BigBadBoo 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋