And a lot of times they say "Joseph didn't have intimate relations with his other wives."
What does that prove? Aren't you skirting the original issue at hand? The Mormon church does not teach that Joseph had multiple wives, and when questioned, Mormons rationalize with the bit about 'no kids or no sex'.
2007-07-29 11:04:28 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
they are a cult
2007-07-29 11:06:14 · answer #1 · answered by ANGEL HORSE 3 · 3⤊ 8⤋
First off, the title and text of your question adress two separate topics.
The title asks if Joseph had children with his other wives - the simple answer is NO (a simple $100 DNA test per supposed descendant can prove this).
The text of the question asks if Joseph had intimate relations with his plural wives. I would venture this most likely happened. I've heard other LdS claim (and I believe this) that Joseph didn't have intimate relations with any of his wives which were still married to former husbands.
It was common practice during the early generations of the Church to "seal" oneself to people of great importance in the Church (most notably the Prophet and Apostles).
2007-07-29 12:44:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Because it is something they are ashamed of. I think it's sad really that they claim to believe in the fullness of the gospel the same that Joseph Smith believed in and yet they want nothing to do with plural marriage. And yes Joseph Smith had many wives and had many children with them. Emma was not the only one. Same as Brigham young. His other wives suffered as much if not more then Emma did. It's pretty sad that those women are so easily forgotten. They claim to love their religion then they should really get to know what the heck they are talking about.
2007-07-29 11:11:12 · answer #3 · answered by aimeeme_g 5 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Everyone knows that Joseph Smith had multiple wives; what is in dispute is, were any of these wives in name only, or sealed but not actually married, etc.
2007-07-29 13:48:20 · answer #4 · answered by mormon_4_jesus 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
That seems like a contradiction doesn't it? They always say the other wives were because men were called by God to spread their seed and multiply "good people" (ie. Mormons) on Earth.
I think its probably because the stigma the church has with all those Fundies in Utah.
Still it IS a cop out...but they ARE a cult, so....
2007-07-29 11:09:06 · answer #5 · answered by sweet_n_shy2323 1 · 2⤊ 5⤋
i don't get why people think mormans have multiple wives!
they don't!!!!!!!!!!!!!
it was just for a couple years after stupid people like u killed most of the guys so not every woman had th oppertunity
once we had a population again we stopped
and they didn't even start until brigam young was prophet
2007-07-29 18:19:35 · answer #6 · answered by ♥the sweetness♥ 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Well, I don't say that. I've read a few doozies... concerning JS.
But, for me, it all comes down to this: I received a witness of the Spirit that JS really was a prophet of God. I don't need to rationalise what he did (and frankly, it's a bit hard to do so, when you look at the various historical accounts).
I accept that he was a prophet of God, because the Spirit tells me so.
2007-07-29 11:16:13 · answer #7 · answered by MumOf5 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Most religions have a great deal of myth injected into them through time.
2007-07-29 11:08:22 · answer #8 · answered by huffyb 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
b/c it is a lie. Do not believe it! I have had quite a few dealings with the Mormon Church and bless their hearts but they r deceived!
2007-07-29 11:14:34 · answer #9 · answered by dashel711 1 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I am liking this moromn church more when I thought they could have many wives.
2007-07-29 11:06:49 · answer #10 · answered by Icy Gazpacho 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
authorized spokesmen of the LDS affirm Joseph Smith only had 1 wife. any member can jump up and say anything, but that does not make it docterine.
2007-07-29 11:09:45 · answer #11 · answered by travis 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋