Why do a lot of Mormon couples tend to have an abudance of children?

Answer 1

When God created man, He told them to multiply and replenish the earth. I guess we just listen to Him more......

Answer 2

Mormons do believe in birth control. I wish people wouldnt answer questions like these if they really dont know the answer.

We believe that we were born as spirits before coming to this earth and that our brothers and sisters are waiting to come to this earth, gain a body, and continue their plan of salvation. This is why children are encouraged.

We are also taught that it is something a couple should pray about and although money should never be the main consideration for whether or not you have children, you are suppose to be able to support and take care of your family financially. Family is a blessing and a gift and it is a top priority for mormons.


Birth control is a personal decision.


Bishops have NEVER told anyone I know that they better start having children. Dont ever listen to anything tellthetruth says because he is a bitter antimormon and most of what he says is masked in half truths and lies.


telldatruth will you ever move on with your life???? I have already in other posts stated your lies and half truths. If you dont know the definition of a half truth you should look it up because your nickname might as well be there as an example.

Answer 3

The amount of children a couple will have is a personal choice that occurs between the couple and the Lord. Most couples join together in prayer when deciding if they should have more children.

The church does not interfere in this type of personal decision apart from doctrines that might affect the person's perspective. We do believe that the command given to Adam and Eve has not changed. We do believe in eternal families and want to be with our families forever. And so on.

Many LDS couples have large families by today's standards, but many do not. Again, it is a personal decision. In part, it comes down to the fundamental question of our purpose here on earth. Why are we here? We are not here to get rich, accumulate material wealth, be entertained, etc. We believe that families and children play an integral part of our time here on earth and happy is the man who has a quiver full.

Answer 4

It is part of their faith. The person who said it is to populate the afterlife is correct. Mormons are also pro-life.

A few of us who believe in the truth would do well to emulate their example. Children are a blessing from the Lord. It would be wrong to have children you can't care for, but most of us can care for far more children than we are caring for now.

We struggled financially, but we raised seven children and nobody ever had to go hungry, and they always had clothing and a place to sleep. Our family is very close and everyone is doing well.

Things happen, also, once you have your family. You may lose your job, for example.

It isn't necessarily irresponsibility to have a large family. In fact, our nation could use more children. Our illegal alien problem is partly caused by the fact we are killing so many unborn babies. We need the workers.

People couldn't believe we were neither Mormon nor Catholic. I thought our family was pretty small.

The Mormon faith is full of a lot of false beliefs, but the teaching to have large families is not one of them.

Answer 5

No answer to your question. sorry. I just want to know how many of the mormons who have responded in here have relied on public assistance to raise their children and if the existance of public assistance plays a part in the mormon way of deciding wether or not to have more children.

I and at least one other person who has responded in here know the answer. I am curious how many proud mormons who have spoken up will also proudly and HONESTLY answer this question. Lets See!!

Answer 6

The emphasis on family in Latter-day Saint theology is seen in demographic patterns that are different for Mormons compared to the general population. Latter-day Saint families are larger, are more likely to avoid divorce, are characterized by religious commitment and activities centered around child-rearing, and require great financial resources. The larger family size is associated with beliefs regarding the importance of rearing children. Latter-day Saint families report increased affectionate relations in larger families, a pattern opposite from the general population. Family commitment is deemed crucial for both husbands and wives, and, in practice, husbands and wives who are active in the Church typically counsel together and share child-rearing responsibilities. Latter-day Saint doctrine emphasizes the egalitarian nature of men-women relationships. It is true that not all members are in a stage of life where they can rear children with a committed mate. Those who have never married, are divorced, are widowed, are single parents, or are married to non–Latter-day Saints are included in the community of Saints. Priesthood leaders and the Relief Society are charged both to integrate such families into Church activities as well as provide for special needs. The family is seen as the most basic unit of the Church, and all Church programs are designed to strengthen the family.

Answer 7

Mormon couples are expected to bring into the world as many of God's children as they can afford and nurture. It's following the same commandment that God gave Adam and Eve--to multiply and replenish the earth because there are still many spiritual children ready to come to earth.

It is better to have children in a home with loving parents with sound religious background and beliefs than have them in broken homes, no father, two mothers, or otherwise in dysfunctional lifestyles.

Answer 8

They believe in the Biblical admonition (literally) to populate the earth. They do believe in some birth control. They believe that families are reunited in heaven, so the more family the better.

Inanimate Girl: Polygamy has been illegal in Utah since statehood. Only a few splinter groups practice polygamy but they do have lots of children.

Answer 9

Anything wrong with that? LDS beliefs say a spirit needs to come into his or her probational mortal period of her existance. LDS couples should only have as of enough children as they can provide with clothing, bed, food etc.
Should they be penalized for haveing 6 children no.
They have free will and the Lord shall bless them.

Answer 10

Just the way Catholics used to create large families, Mormons do because of God's command: populate the Earth and subdue it.

Answer 11

Because their bishops tell them to. And thats the truth.

cadisney.... you sure do like to call me a liar, but you never seem to show me where I am lieing. Like I told you before, I was probably baptized in the Mormon church before your parents were born. I remember vividly of the bishops telling every body to have more kids, have more kids. So just because you havent seen it doesnt mean it doesnt happen. So I will ask you again if you cant prove something dont say it. Isnt that lieing? Because I can back anything I say with proof. There is no such thing as half truths, its either a lie or the truth.
I am moving on, im doing the work of the Lord. One day you will realize this. And no you have never pointed out any lies that i have told. You only say that I am lieing. Dont you get tired of me spanking you in public?