Mormons Need Permission From Spouse?

Question

Someone in another question told me that to be baptized Mormon you have to have permission from your spouse. Is that true? It just stranger and stranger.

Answer 1

also a wife will stay in the grave until her hubby tells her to come out......must make then be good wives out of fear........

go to latterdaysaints.com and read the foolish things the founders believed

Mormon Quote
Do you uphold your husband before God as your lord? "What!—my husband to be my lord?" I ask, Can you get into the celestial kingdom without him? Have any of you been there? You will remember that you never got into the celestial kingdom without the aid of your husband. If you did, it was because your husband was away, and some one had to act proxy for him. No woman will get into the celestial kingdom, except her husband receives her, if she is worthy to have a husband; and if not, somebody will receive her as a servant.

Author: Erastus Snow
Source: Journal Of Discourses
Volume: 5
Page: 291

Answer 2

This is a question that will be evaluated on a case by case basis. The spouse will be interviewed most likely by the mission president. In 98% of the cases, this is a formality that resolves any lingering questions. This is where people assume that permission is required.

If the spouse objects aand it is likely to cause serious problems in the marriage, this will be taken into consideration. If the person wishes to proceed inspite of the differences, it is likely that permission will be requested from a higher authority.

Answer 3

Not permission exactly, except in the areas of the world that it would be proper, but they do ask
the spouse to support the one whose
being baptized's decision. The LDS
church is all about keeping the home fires burning.

Answer 4

You had me going for a time thinking this was a sincere question. Now, I am not so sure. Anyway, I will address your queries about temple preparation as I was baptized last December and am in the midst of preparing for a visit this December. We talked about the temple with the missionaries before I was baptized. It has been a constant topic of discussion with other members of the church and the bishopric since I was baptized. I have met personally with the Bishop 2 or 3 times and temple preparation was a major topic of discussion. The Bishop has given me literature to study about the temple. There is a temple preparation class that I will attend starting in September. I have asked many questions and always received answers. You don't have to, "do everything commanded by the church authorities, from the Prophet down to the local level." THAT IS HOGWASH. You are encouraged to exercise your agency and pray. You comment, "You will be expected to be unquestioningly obedient to church authorities in whatever they might tell you to do." I disagree with this also. I honestly think that other churches and their membership are guilty of this and not LDS. Bottom line, I am sure the scenario you talk about could have occurred and might have occurred for "former LDS church members" but I would blame these former LDS church members for having such a negative experience. You need to take control of your own life and take 100% responsibility for the results you experience. If I had to guess, I am sure these former LDS church members have negative experiences similar to their temple experience in other aspects of their life. Sitting on your hands and doing nothing and then complaining about it later is a recipe for an unhappy life. You have received thorough answers to your other questions from others.

Answer 5

No that is not true. That person answering was misinformed. The church requires the permission of the parents of minor children, but no permission from anyone is needed for a grown legal adult.

By the way, I saw that question of yours to which you got such an answer, I meant to go back and answer it but I can't find it so I'll answer you here:

The LDS mission president didn't "almost kill you". You in a state of mania attempted suicide. YOU ALMOST KILLED YOURSELF so please don't lie anymore about representatives of the church and especially don't bring your Bipolar disorder into it anymore. You are likely causing undue prejudice by people who know very little about it.

Answer 6

If you are dependant upon your parents (under 18) you need parental permission. It's a good idea to have your spouses permission because think of the anger and stress it would cause in a relationship if a spouse did it anyways? Just realize, if they truely love their wife/husband, they'll let them be baptized.

Answer 7

They make up things about Mormons on here sometimes. No it's not true you need spousal approval if you want to be baptized in the LDS church but will help.

Answer 8

No you don't have to have permission from your spouse!

A guy got baptized in July....his wife doesn't like Mormons...

I'm baptized(but not married)

My mom is LDS, my dad isn't...

Whoever told you that is lying.

Answer 9

No it is not true. If you are a minor (under 18) you need permission from your parents. But if you are an adult, its your decision.

In some cultures due to the concept of familial piety, adult children seek permission from their even older adult parents. But this is a cultural issue and not a Mormon one.

PS Thanks for asking questions and not believing answers from the unknowing.

Perfect example, the answer above me. "wait in the grave" thing is, well, laughable.

Answer 10

Well if I were to up and join a whole new religion I would want my spouse in on it, but the church lets you decide for yourself and does not require spouses to agree but prefer that you do not break up your marriage over your baptism.

D

Answer 11

It's not true at all. If you have any other related questions, feel free to contact me directly.