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| − | Plural marriage—or one man marrying multiple women—has been practiced since ancient times (see [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/gen/16?lang=eng&id=1-3 Genesis 16:1–3]; [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/132?lang=eng&id=34-39#33 Doctrine and Covenants 132:34–39]). It was practiced among the Latter-day Saints as commanded by God (see [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/132?lang=eng&id=32-34,40#31 Doctrine and Covenants 132:32–34, 40]), until God directed that the Saints discontinue it (see [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/od/1?lang=eng Official Declaration 1]). | + | {{T5 |
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| + | |S=Plural marriage—or one man marrying multiple women—has been practiced since ancient times (see [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/gen/16?lang=eng&id=1-3 Genesis 16:1–3]; [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/132?lang=eng&id=34-39#33 Doctrine and Covenants 132:34–39]). It was practiced among the Latter-day Saints as commanded by God (see [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/132?lang=eng&id=32-34,40#31 Doctrine and Covenants 132:32–34, 40]), until God directed that the Saints discontinue it (see [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/od/1?lang=eng Official Declaration 1]). | ||
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| + | Joseph Smith is frequently criticized for his introduction and practice of plural marriage (often called polygamy). | ||
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| + | From a Christian perspective, these attacks usually focus on arguing that polygamy is unchristian or unbiblical, and that Joseph hid the truth from the world. | ||
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| + | From a secular perspective, it is asserted that the practice of polygamy sprung from Joseph's carnal desires to marry young women. Of particular interest is the fact that Joseph was sealed to women who were already married to other men (polyandry). | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:57, 19 May 2024
Joseph Smith and Plural Marriage (Polygamy)
Summary: Plural marriage—or one man marrying multiple women—has been practiced since ancient times (see Genesis 16:1–3; Doctrine and Covenants 132:34–39). It was practiced among the Latter-day Saints as commanded by God (see Doctrine and Covenants 132:32–34, 40), until God directed that the Saints discontinue it (see Official Declaration 1).
Joseph Smith is frequently criticized for his introduction and practice of plural marriage (often called polygamy).
From a Christian perspective, these attacks usually focus on arguing that polygamy is unchristian or unbiblical, and that Joseph hid the truth from the world.
From a secular perspective, it is asserted that the practice of polygamy sprung from Joseph's carnal desires to marry young women. Of particular interest is the fact that Joseph was sealed to women who were already married to other men (polyandry).
To view articles about plural marriage, click "Expand" in the blue bar:
Video from FAIR Conference.
Video from Church History Department.
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