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| − | |link= | + | |link=Mormonism and polygamy/1835 Doctrine and Covenants denies polygamy |
|subject=1835 Doctrine and Covenants denies polygamy | |subject=1835 Doctrine and Covenants denies polygamy | ||
|summary=The 1835 edition of the D&C contained a statement of marriage which denied the practice of polygamy. Since this was published during Joseph Smith's lifetime, why might the prophet have allowed it to be published if he was actually practicing polygamy at that time? | |summary=The 1835 edition of the D&C contained a statement of marriage which denied the practice of polygamy. Since this was published during Joseph Smith's lifetime, why might the prophet have allowed it to be published if he was actually practicing polygamy at that time? | ||
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| − | |link= | + | |link=Mormonism and polygamy/Book of Mormon condemns the practice |
|subject=Book of Mormon condemns the practice | |subject=Book of Mormon condemns the practice | ||
|summary=Critics of Mormonism use the Book of Jacob to show that the Book of Mormon condemns the practice of polygamy. Critics go on to claim that Joseph Smith ignored this restriction by introducing the doctrine of plural marriage. | |summary=Critics of Mormonism use the Book of Jacob to show that the Book of Mormon condemns the practice of polygamy. Critics go on to claim that Joseph Smith ignored this restriction by introducing the doctrine of plural marriage. | ||
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==Polygamy in the 19th Century== | ==Polygamy in the 19th Century== | ||
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| − | |link= | + | |link=Mormonism and polygamy/Deseret News 7 Nov 1855 - Polygamy never go away |
|subject=Deseret News 7 Nov 1855 - Polygamy never to go away | |subject=Deseret News 7 Nov 1855 - Polygamy never to go away | ||
|summary=Critics claim that some Church leaders taught that plural marriage was a practice that would persist forever. Jerald and Sandra Tanner wrote that "Brigham Young" said that polygamy would never go away in Deseret News of 7 November 1855. | |summary=Critics claim that some Church leaders taught that plural marriage was a practice that would persist forever. Jerald and Sandra Tanner wrote that "Brigham Young" said that polygamy would never go away in Deseret News of 7 November 1855. | ||
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| − | |link= | + | |link=Mormonism and polygamy/Did early Church leaders speak of plural marriage difficulties |
|subject=Did early Church leaders speak of plural marriage difficulties? | |subject=Did early Church leaders speak of plural marriage difficulties? | ||
|summary=Critics claim that early Church leaders "admitted" that there were many difficulties with plural marriage that caused "problems" and "great sorrow." | |summary=Critics claim that early Church leaders "admitted" that there were many difficulties with plural marriage that caused "problems" and "great sorrow." | ||
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| − | |link= | + | |link=Mormonism and polygamy/Divine manifestations to plural wives and families |
|subject=Divine manifestations to plural wives and families | |subject=Divine manifestations to plural wives and families | ||
|summary=Did those who entered into plural marriage do so simply because Joseph Smith (or another Church leader) "told them to"? Is this an example of "blind obedience"? | |summary=Did those who entered into plural marriage do so simply because Joseph Smith (or another Church leader) "told them to"? Is this an example of "blind obedience"? | ||
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| − | |link= | + | |link=Mormonism and polygamy/Lamanites to become "white and delightsome" through polygamous marriage |
|subject=Lamanites to become "white and delightsome" through polygamous marriage | |subject=Lamanites to become "white and delightsome" through polygamous marriage | ||
|summary=Critics claim that the Church “suppressed” a revelation given to Joseph Smith in 1831 which encouraged the implementation of polygamy by intermarriage with the Indians in order to make them a “white and delightsome” people. | |summary=Critics claim that the Church “suppressed” a revelation given to Joseph Smith in 1831 which encouraged the implementation of polygamy by intermarriage with the Indians in order to make them a “white and delightsome” people. | ||
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| − | |link= | + | |link=Mormonism and polygamy/Practiced after the Manifesto |
|subject=Practiced after the Manifesto | |subject=Practiced after the Manifesto | ||
|summary= limited number of plural marriages were solemnized after Wilford Woodruff's Manifesto of 1890 (Official Declaration 1). Some of these marriages were apparently sanctioned by some in positions of Church leadership. Critics claim that this demonstrates that the Manifesto was merely a political tactic, and that the "revelation" of the Manifesto was merely a cynical ploy. They also claim that Post-Manifesto marriages demonstrate the LDS Church's contempt for the civil law of the land. | |summary= limited number of plural marriages were solemnized after Wilford Woodruff's Manifesto of 1890 (Official Declaration 1). Some of these marriages were apparently sanctioned by some in positions of Church leadership. Critics claim that this demonstrates that the Manifesto was merely a political tactic, and that the "revelation" of the Manifesto was merely a cynical ploy. They also claim that Post-Manifesto marriages demonstrate the LDS Church's contempt for the civil law of the land. | ||
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|subject=Prevalence of in Utah | |subject=Prevalence of in Utah | ||
|summary=What was the prevalence of polygamy in Utah? How many wives did most polygamist males have? | |summary=What was the prevalence of polygamy in Utah? How many wives did most polygamist males have? | ||
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| − | |link= | + | |link=Mormonism and polygamy/Purpose of plural marriage |
|subject=Purpose of plural marriage | |subject=Purpose of plural marriage | ||
|summary=Why would the Lord have commanded the 19th century Saints to implement plural marriage? What purpose(s) did polygamy accomplish? | |summary=Why would the Lord have commanded the 19th century Saints to implement plural marriage? What purpose(s) did polygamy accomplish? | ||
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| − | |link= | + | |link=Mormonism and polygamy/Requirement for exaltation |
|subject=Requirement for exaltation | |subject=Requirement for exaltation | ||
|summary=Some Church leaders taught that plural marriage was a requirement for those wishing to enter the highest degree of the celestial kingdom. Because the Church does not currently practice plural marriage, critics claim this means that either the leaders were wrong, or that current members are not destined for exaltation. | |summary=Some Church leaders taught that plural marriage was a requirement for those wishing to enter the highest degree of the celestial kingdom. Because the Church does not currently practice plural marriage, critics claim this means that either the leaders were wrong, or that current members are not destined for exaltation. | ||
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|subject=The Law of Adoption | |subject=The Law of Adoption | ||
|summary=Critics point to the early practice of sealing men and women as children to prominent LDS leaders as an example of changes in LDS belief. | |summary=Critics point to the early practice of sealing men and women as children to prominent LDS leaders as an example of changes in LDS belief. | ||
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| − | |link= | + | |link=Mormonism and polygamy/Brigham Young said that the only men who become gods are those that practice polygamy |
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|summary=Since Brigham Young said "The only men who become Gods, even the sons of God, are those who enter into polygamy" (Journal of Discourses 11:269), does this mean plural marriage is required for exaltation? | |summary=Since Brigham Young said "The only men who become Gods, even the sons of God, are those who enter into polygamy" (Journal of Discourses 11:269), does this mean plural marriage is required for exaltation? | ||
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==Polygamy in the 20th Century== | ==Polygamy in the 20th Century== | ||
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|subject=Relationship to the modern Church | |subject=Relationship to the modern Church | ||
|summary=Critics or ill-informed commentators often try to make it appear as if modern polygamist groups continue to have Church connections. Some often call upon the Church to "stop" the polygamist activities of such groups. | |summary=Critics or ill-informed commentators often try to make it appear as if modern polygamist groups continue to have Church connections. Some often call upon the Church to "stop" the polygamist activities of such groups. | ||
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Contents
- 1 Mormonism and polygamy
- 1.1 Polygamy in Latter-day Saint scripture
- 1.2 Polygamy in the 19th Century
- 1.2.1 Deseret News 7 Nov 1855 - Polygamy never to go away
- 1.2.2 Did early Church leaders speak of plural marriage difficulties?
- 1.2.3 Divine manifestations to plural wives and families
- 1.2.4 Lamanites to become "white and delightsome" through polygamous marriage
- 1.2.5 Practiced after the Manifesto
- 1.2.6 Prevalence of in Utah
- 1.2.7 Purpose of plural marriage
- 1.2.8 Requirement for exaltation
- 1.2.9 The Law of Adoption
- 1.2.10 Brigham Young said that the only men who become gods are those that practice polygamy
- 1.3 Polygamy in the 20th Century