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The Church of Jesus Christ and plural marriage today
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The attitude of the modern Church toward polygamy
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Did President Gordon B. Hinckley state that polygamy was not doctrinal?
Summary: Gordon B. Hinckley made the following statement on Larry King Live on September 8, 1998 with regard to the practice of polygamy: "I condemn it [polygamy], yes, as a practice, because I think it is not doctrinal. It is not legal. And this church takes the position that we will abide by the law. We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, magistrates in honoring, obeying and sustaining the law."Jump to Subtopic:
- Question: Did Gordon B. Hinckley claim that polygamy was "not doctrinal on Larry King Live?
- Question: How can President Hinckley claim that polygamy is "not doctrinal" if it was a required practice in the 19th-Century Church?
- Gospel Topics: "Today, any person who practices plural marriage cannot become or remain a member of the Church"