If I were a Mormon, how many wives could I have?

Answer 1

If you can't keep one woman happy, why would you take your chances p!ssing off a group of them?

Answer 2

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Answer 3

If you were a Mormon, you would have but one. The Church gave up that practice back in 1890. If you were an ex-communicated Mormon, that would be up to you.

Answer 4

Statement from President Gordon B. Hinkley of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

Question: Do you have sympathy for polygamists, and are you therefore turning a blind eye to polygamy? Do you privately wish that polygamous groups were just left alone, because you know how it felt to be on that side of the law?

President Gordon B. Hinckley stated the following about polygamy in the Church's October 1998 general conference:

“I wish to state categorically that this Church has nothing whatever to do with those practicing polygamy. They are not members of this Church. Most of them have never been members. They are in violation of the civil law. They know they are in violation of the law. They are subject to its penalties. The Church, of course, has no jurisdiction whatever in this matter.

"If any of our members are found to be practicing plural marriage, they are excommunicated, the most serious penalty the Church can impose. Not only are those so involved in direct violation of the civil law, they are in violation of the law of this Church. An article of our faith is binding upon us. It states, 'We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law' (Articles of Faith 1:12).”

Question: Has the Church ever taken a stand on issues of polygamy? Did the Church support legislation that would raise the age of marriage?

The Church actively encouraged the raising of the marriage age.

The Church’s obligation is to raise its moral voice, which it has done repeatedly over decades.

Question: The perception is that the Church could shut down polygamy if it wanted. Is this a sin of omission?

We don’t accept the premise. The Church cannot assume the role of government or law enforcement. It is not charged with doing the job of elected officials. We would not expect such an action from any other church in American society. The Church can only raise its voice and explain its concerns, which it has done.

Question: Do you feel pressure now that the abuses of polygamist communities are coming out in the press?

The Church welcomes any attention that leads to the serious problems of abuse being addressed. President Hinckley said as early as the 1980s that he was glad a hue and cry was being raised over the issue of child abuse. No church has done more than we have to address this terrible issue of abuse. President Hinckley has used the most forceful and sober language to condemn the evils of abuse.

Question: Is polygamy gone forever from the Church?

We only know what the Lord has revealed through His prophets, that plural marriage has been stopped in the Church. Anything else is speculative and unwarranted."

Now - Will all those obsessed with polygamy and the church please lay off. Thanks

Answer 5

Everyone is trying to obey The 13th commandment, tho shall not get caught! i don't really know too much about them except that it has been going on and this one guy on 60 minutes had over 5 wives. Listen how can a man deal with that many women, Viagra or something? we know what happened to Solomon, i mean one woman is enough but i heard with Viagra and cialas you good to go.

Answer 6

Depends on the branch. If you are aligned with the mainstream group, then one.

If you are aligned with a fundamentalist group such as that of Warren Jeffs and can find a way in, you are entitled to as many women as you please and are available...but the cult may force you to switch wives at any time, or to marry a young teenager.

Legally speaking, you can only have one spouse in this country.

Answer 7

1, the Church of LDS abolished polygamy in 1890 (1890 manifesto) and started to strictly enforce this policy in 1904 (1904 manifesto),

Today, even advocating Polygamy in the Church can get you excommunicated.

So while Mormon fundamentalists may still practice polygamy, they are not in any way accosiated with the Church of LDS, which does does not tolerate it.

Answer 8

legally - one at a time, just like every body else.

LDS is the religion most commonly referred to as mormon, and they do not practice polygamy


NOTE: some of the breakoff sects from the lds church do practice polygamy, but it is still not legal - refer Tom Greene

Answer 9

why become mormon to have multiple partners?? society doesnt have a problem with it, but as soon as you try to get married to more than one person...its looked down upon....hmmmm weird.

Answer 10

As a member of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints you would be allowed ONE wife at a time. lol