I notice a war brewing against polygamists in Utah. Don't Mormons question this legal policy, as they were the target of the same type of persecution in 1847?
2007-12-27 07:57:26 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Pavy..get a life...Frankie
2007-12-27 08:47:04 · answer #1 · answered by Brother G 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
The phrase "modern Mormon polygamist" is a misnomer. Mormons do not practice polygamy. Even in cultures where polygamy is acceptable (some Muslim countries, for example), Mormons NEVER have more than one wife. Any member found to have more than one wife is excommunicated.
Mormons believe polygamy is only acceptable on very rare occasions when God authorizes it (i.e. Abraham, Issac, Jacob, etc.). Otherwise, monogamy is the rule. (This is the message of Jacob 2:27-30 in the Book of Mormon.) Because God commanded Mormons to stop practicing polygamy in 1890, Mormons believe that modern-day polygamists are acting contrary to God's will. It is not that Mormons secretly want to practice polygamy but that the law/social norms/societal pressure prevent them. Mormons sincerely are not interested in practicing polygamy, because God has said it is no longer authorized.
Those that practice polygamy in Utah and Arizona are not Mormons. They belong to separate religions (usually FLDS).
http://www.allaboutmormons.com
2007-12-27 20:15:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ahhhh no, I do not think so. I live in Utah and have not noticed a "war brewing" as you say. Besides, what does that have to do with Jesus being excommunicated?
2007-12-28 04:19:36 · answer #3 · answered by Kerry 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
12th Article of Faith
We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law.
It is currently against the law in the United States to practice polygamy.
I think LDS people are completely fed up with honoring and obeying this law, and then being lumped by the majority of people in the US with a few fundies that still pratice polygamy. So, the LDS people's response? Use the law against the fundies, get them out of the state, and show that we no longer practice polygamy as a religion.
There is nothing wrong with upholding the law.
2007-12-27 10:16:44 · answer #4 · answered by Raising6Ducklings! 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Being the son of god, i don't think he would be
2007-12-27 08:01:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋