How many wifes?

[nick40]

I heard from someone here in Italy that LDS have more then one wife? But the mormon boys that came to my door said that they use to have more then one now not.

[Smudge]

We believe in living the laws of the land, that means that while in the early church polygamy was practised it is no longer practiced and hasn't for over 100yr maybe even 150 yrs.

1 of the reasons, but not the only reason, it was practiced was that so many men died as a result of the persecutions that women and children were left with no means of protection or support. To the best of my knowledge men had to be interviewed by church leaders and had to prove they were living the gospel standards, had the means to support an additional family and that weren't doing only for carnal reasons

[nick40]

Really it sound strang still to me but hey I think they have to do what they have to do yes?

CIAO

[pam]

As Smudge says it is not practiced by LDS.

[Just_A_Guy]

We believe in living the laws of the land, that means that while in the early church polygamy was practised it is no longer practiced and hasn't for over 100yr maybe even 150 yrs.

1 of the reasons, but not the only reason, it was practiced was that so many men died as a result of the persecutions that women and children were left with no means of protection or support. To the best of my knowledge men had to be interviewed by church leaders and had to prove they were living the gospel standards, had the means to support an additional family and that weren't doing only for carnal reasons

There's a lot of folklore that comes out amongst Church members as we try to justify the church's early involvement in polygamy, and some of it is factually incorrect. For example, unmarried men actually slightly outnumbered unmarried women in the early LDS church; and there was no uniform set of procedures or criteria that a man had to meet before taking a polygamous wife. Early Church members did the best they could to live the doctrine fairly; but there were occasional abuses and divorce in polygamous relationships was relatively common.

There have been some interesting academic studies about the role of polygamy in essentially making the early Church a giant family and keeping it together through the succession crisis in the wake of Joseph Smith's death; but IMHO the best explanation for polygamy was and continues to be Section 132 of the Doctrine and Covenants and Jacob 2:30 in the Book of Mormon.

[Traveler]

I heard from someone here in Italy that LDS have more then one wife? But the mormon boys that came to my door said that they use to have more then one now not.

There are fundamental groups in Utah (and in the western USA) that practice plural marriage. Because these groups are break-away from the main LDS church they are often called LDS or Mormon. So there is some truth to the rumor that there are LDS (Mormons) that practice plural marriage.

It complicates things more because plural marriage is a part of our historical doctrine - but not as many seem to currently interpret the doctrine. In essence the historical doctrine was that under certain circumstances and when G-d command specific individuals (similar to ancient prophets in biblical scripture) very limited plural marriage could be practiced. Currently we can understand that plural marriage will not be practiced in the world wide LDS church unless there is a publicly declared revelation pronouncing the need for the practice - which is considered very unlikely.

The Traveler

[nick40]

There are fundamental groups in Utah (and in the western USA) that practice plural marriage. Because these groups are break-away from the main LDS church they are often called LDS or Mormon. So there is some truth to the rumor that there are LDS (Mormons) that practice plural marriage.

It complicates things more because plural marriage is a part of our historical doctrine - but not as many seem to currently interpret the doctrine. In essence the historical doctrine was that under certain circumstances and when G-d command specific individuals (similar to ancient prophets in biblical scripture) very limited plural marriage could be practiced. Currently we can understand that plural marriage will not be practiced in the world wide LDS church unless there is a publicly declared revelation pronouncing the need for the practice - which is considered very unlikely.

The Traveler

I don't mean to be rude but I think that I am not going to search anymore into LDS from your statement "declared revelation pronouncing the need for the practice" it sounds to me that your group feels that you can change what rule you have at any time. Have good day and good bye

[pam]

I don't mean to be rude but I think that I am not going to search anymore into LDS from your statement "declared revelation pronouncing the need for the practice" it sounds to me that your group feels that you can change what rule you have at any time. Have good day and good bye

The change would only happen through revelation that our prophet would receive from God. And then too, the laws of the land would have to change as we believe in honoring and obeying the laws of the land we live in.

[nick40]

The change would only happen through revelation that our prophet would receive from God. And then too, the laws of the land would have to change as we believe in honoring and obeying the laws of the land we live in.

sorry it all seems very crazy to me Jesus was the last prophet its blasphamy to myself to hear somone say that. Like I said I think that I will search else where. Thank you thoiugh for taking time to responed but I know where I ned to go now for what I am searching for in God. Your people are very nice though have good lifes peace out

[pam]

Have a good one nick

[Roseslipper]

nick40 i see u are on. polygamy started in the old testament days I believe with Abraham so yes in the early days of the gospel and continued until the land of the law made it illegal, we believe in obeying the land of the law. SOmetimes we dont understand things, doesnt make it wrong, it is good that you are asking questions, seek, keep an open mind and learn And pray about it, or anything alse but keep a open mind and listen and feel for the Spirit to testify if this is right.

anyone can tell u anything this is true, So go to God in prayer and ask Him if what we are, or anyone is saying is true.

Edited May 23, 2013 by Roseslipper

[bytebear]

It seems odd to criticize Mormons for changing practices when other churches have also changed practices. From the New Testament discussions on whether to do away with circumcision to the Vatican II decision to change a lot of the practices of Catholics like the language of Mass or the belief in Limbo.

[nick40]

nick40 i see u are on. polygamy started in the old testament days I believe with Abraham so yes in the early days of the gospel and continued until the land of the law made it illegal, we believe in obeying the land of the law. SOmetimes we dont understand things, doesnt make it wrong, it is good that you are asking questions, seek, keep an open mind and learn And pray about it, or anything alse but keep a open mind and listen and feel for the Spirit to testify if this is right.

anyone can tell u anything this is true, So go to God in prayer and ask Him if what we are, or anyone is saying is true.

Thanks for info. and on the other person post

bytebear

Senior Member

It seems odd to criticize Mormons for changing practices when other churches have also changed practices. From the New Testament discussions on whether to do away with circumcision to the Vatican II decision to change a lot of the practices of Catholics like the language of Mass or the

I am asking a question not critzing dont be so sentive. And never did I mention Catholic so now who is critzing other reilgions you are sir wow very strange people

[nick40]

my search is done peace out

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