Apr 04, 2009 after i read the book of mormon when i was i had an intense desire to share it with the world. The book of mormon is used as bridge to get people from the usual christian teachings into mormonism. Aug 01, 2008 mormon fundamentalists today adhere to the doctrine of plural marriage polygamy. Mormonism a sacred text of the latterday saints movement, published in 1830 by joseph smith, jr. Every time i think ive read it for the last time, some new topic of consideration comes up and find myself going through it again. The book of mormon teaches one god, not plural gods as in mormonism. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see a list of open tasks.
In the book of mormon, the liahona was found one morning at lehis tent door. The prophet joseph did not preach against the practice of plural marriage as you suggest. Last time i went through it was on the vaunted subject of chiasmus, which the saints find. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421.
Another belief unique to the lds church is that of eternal families and eternal marriage. Jan 04, 20 the book of mormon, a larky buddy story about two american mormons who go to uganda in an attempt to convert the natives, is utterly irresistible. Where in the book of mormon does it talk about eternal. Plural marriage did result in the birth of large numbers of children within faithful latterday saint homes. I have to say i dont know, oaks said in the interview. Copies of the book of mormon is the correct way, even though people say it wrong sometimes. Mar 22, 2009 the book of mormon teaches one god, not plural gods as in mormonism. Jacob delivered a condemnatory speech at the temple where he chastised the nephites for. Polygamy advocate brady williams talks with his five wives during an. Eternal marriage bible references for lds church beliefs. Sep 12, 2010 what did these lds leaders mean here threats of hell to the women who resist plural marriage. A stunning and suretobe controversial book that pieces together, through more than two dozen nineteenthcentury diaries, letters, albums, minutebooks, and quilts left by firstgeneration latterday saints, or mormons, the neverbeforetold story of the earliest days of the women of mormon plural marriage, whose right to vote in the state. And thus, the bible and the book of mormon have become one in gods hand, according to mormon belief.
Holland of the quorum of the twelve apostles i want it absolutely clear when i stand before the judgment bar of god that i declared to the world that the book of mormon is true. The book of mormon identifies one reason for god to command it. He was inspired to issue a document that officially ended the sanction of plural marriage by the church. We have enough to fill several books literally, journals, court room affidavits, and the journal of discourses. The church has explicitly barred polygamy among its members. Apologetica blog archive what does the book of mormon. The latterday saints have not practiced polygamy for well over 100 years, and when they find anyone among them. Smith, they will say, translated the book of mormon from golden plates he dug up in a hill in new york in the early 1800s.
Smith has been reading a little out of the revelation concerning celestial marriage, and i want to say to my sisters that if you lift you heels against this revelation, and say that you would obliterate it, and put it out of existence if you had the power to nullify and. What did these lds leaders mean here threats of hell to the women who resist plural marriage. Mormons believe the following about the book of mormon. It is described as a round brass ball of curious workmanship with two spindles, one of which indicated the direction that his party should travel 1 nephi 16. Back to mormon quotes index i wish to declare i have always an in all congregations when i have preached on the subject of deity, it has been the plurality of gods. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi.
Common questions while polygamy is undeniably a controversial practice, several issues surrounding joseph smiths involvement have served as the focus of. Oct 23, 2014 i started thinking about this today when i was reading the churchs new publication regarding the practice of plural marriage during the kirtland and nauvoo periods. Sometimes, when it is necessary to talk about it in the plural, people slip up and say book of mormons. How mormon polygamy in the 19th century fueled womens activism. And her new book, a house full of females, is about plural marriage and womens rights in early mormonism. The book of mormon makes it clear that the lord may, under some circumstances, command the practice of plural marriage. Oct 20, 2016 mormon was the primary author, editor, and compiler of the book of mormon. The cluster includes a framing article named above and links to three more detailed pieces. The book of mormon, a larky buddy story about two american mormons who go to uganda in an attempt to convert the natives, is utterly irresistible. Jan 10, 2017 a stunning and suretobe controversial book that pieces together, through more than two dozen nineteenthcentury diaries, letters, albums, minutebooks, and quilts left by firstgeneration latterday saints, or mormons, the neverbeforetold story of the earliest days of the women of mormon plural marriage, whose right to vote in the state. Many details about the early practice of plural marriage are unknown. When mormon missionaries properly called latter day saints or simply lds come to your door, they will often offer a free copy of the book of mormon and tell you about its author, joseph smith.
Plural marriage in kirtland and nauvoo new article, plural marriage and families in early utah which has been available on the site since middecember 20, and the manifesto and the end of plural marriage also new. Sep 07, 2010 what mormon marriage really means this article is more than 9 years old. And it s based on 19thcentury journals that she had access to. Jacob specified that plural marriage may be practiced when god commanded it, but insisted. Why does doctrine and covenants 2 speak favorably about some old testament practitioners of plural marriage, while jacob 2 is negative. Although the lds church no longer practices polygamy, some wonder whether. Following young, mormon theologians heralded polygamy as a core doctrine and as evidence of. Mormon fundamentalists today adhere to the doctrine of plural marriage polygamy. The churchs new articles on plural marriage mormon. The plural word whoredoms used 27 times is the general book of mormon term for. In 1889 in the face of increasing hardships and the threat of government confiscation of church property, including temples, wilford woodruff, president of the church at the time, prayed for guidance.
For example, the book of mormon teaches that men should have only one wife see jacob. Polygamy lives on in lds temples, spurring agony, angst and a key. According to the book of mormon and other latter day saint movement sources, the liahona. There was a brief time when the daily universe made some weird. If you look further through the chapter, every place where the words everlasting covenant are used, it s speaking of marriage in general, and not specifically of plural marriage.
Common questions while polygamy is undeniably a controversial practice, several issues surrounding joseph smiths involvement have served as the focus of inquiries and criticism. Doctrines of the mormon church by david padfield the stick of judah and ephriam ezek. Pluralizing the book of mormon by common consent, a. What they mean to say is many details arent something we want to talk about. I have personally experienced what joseph smith stated when he said the book of mormon will bring you closer to god than any other book. Even in countries where civil or religious law allows polygamy, the church. Jul 23, 2018 another testament of jesus christ published by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints salt lake city, utah, usa. The whole book was written by parents to their children. The mormon church has opened up about the historical practice of polygamy within its ranks in its early years, acknowledging that founder joseph. The book of mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible. The manifesto and the end of plural marriage, gospel topics, topics. There was a brief time when the daily universe made some weird editorial policy never to refer to the book of mormon.
I was a student at byu around the time when another testament of jesus christ was added to the title. Nonlds people who still believe in the book of mormon. Oct 27, 2014 the cluster includes a framing article named above and links to three more detailed pieces. Are you trying to say that there is no scriptural basis via the book of mormon for the strong family culture that mormons embrace. Latterday saints have long engaged in some significant cognitive dissonance. But as one stage of the restoration of the church of jesus christ was ending, another was beginning.
This article is within the scope of wikiproject latter day saint movement, a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of mormonism and the latter day saint movement on wikipedia. Church leaders taught that participants in plural marriages should seek to. Posts about book of mormon written by your brother. One of the spindles was said to point the direction lehi and his party should travel after their escape from jerusalem, but it only worked when they were faithful. Explaining polygamy and its history in the mormon church. The bible and the book of mormon teach that the marriage of one man to one woman is gods standard, except at specific periods when he has declared otherwise plural marriage and families in early utah, gospel topics on the bible and the book of mormon teach that the marriage of one man to one woman is gods standard, except at specific periods when he has declared. It teaches that god is a spirit not a resurrected man with a physical body. Marriage between one man and one woman is the lords law unless he. In february, the salt lake stake president angus m. In 1843, church founder and prophet joseph smith recorded a revelation regarding plural marriage.
These teachings are based on lds scripture found in the book of doctrine and. Mormonism is a term used to describe religious, ideological, and cultural aspects of the various latter day saint churches. How mormon polygamy in the 19th century fueled womens. Keep in contact through the following social networks or via rss feed. Even at the close of the record where mormon graphically describes the. Start this article has been rated as startclass on the projects quality scale. This is the talk page for discussing improvements to the mormonism and polygamy article.
In 1830 smith founded the church of christ, and the faithful were known amongst themselves as latter day saints. Following young, mormon theologians heralded polygamy as. From plural marriage to family history as the 19th century was drawing to a close, the practice of plural marriage was also dwindling among members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Polygamy called plural marriage by mormons in the 19th century or the principle by modern fundamentalist practitioners of polygamy was practiced by leaders of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church for more than half of the 19th century, and practiced publicly from 1852 to 1890 by between 20 and 30 percent of latterday saint families. Polygamy delayed is still polygamy, pearson reasons in her 2016 book, the ghost of. What mormon marriage really means tresa edmunds opinion. The main premise of the book of mormon is that the american indians are decedents from the ten lost tribes of israel. The 1831 revelation wasnt about polygamy until 1843. Where in the book of mormon does it talk about eternal marriage. Morality and marriage in the book of mormon religious studies. Mormonism and polygamypurpose of plural marriage fairmormon.
Lds, mormons regarding plural marriage and polygamy. Polygamy plural marriage lds church perspective on polygamy. In 1888, mormon leaders sent out mixed messages about continuing the practice of plural marriage. While plural marriage has officially been banned by the lds church for more than a hundred years, the truth and lived reality for many modern mormon women is actually far more complicated. I started thinking about this today when i was reading the churchs new publication regarding the practice of plural marriage during the kirtland and nauvoo periods. There is much more to mormonism than the book of mormon. If you read your reference again carefully, he said that no man should practice it unless directed to do so by the lord. Where the family livedwhether in salt lake city, with its multiple social and. After i read the book of mormon when i was i had an intense desire to share it with the world. The first presidency of the church has stated that members are free to speak their views on marriage on social media. The idea is that marriage itself is an everlasting covenant, not until death do you part, but for all eternity. People may wonder how one can be a firm believer in the book of mormon but be a member of the lds church. Learn what latterday saints really believe about polygamy. This is not a forum for general discussion of the articles subject put new text under old text.
Ive converted your post to a comment, as its not actually an answer to the question. Why is the book of mormon named after mormon, who is he. Mormon doctrines of plural marriage, polygamy, and baptism. Typically, they point to section 2 of the doctrine and covenants, a normative source for mormon teaching. The correct plural of book of mormon is copies of the attorney general. In doctrine and covenants 2, christ speaks of the principle and doctrine of. Jacob delivered a condemnatory speech at the temple where he chastised the nephites for their wickedness and abominations jacob 2.
The practice of plural marriage 19th century mormon. Solemn covenant is a classic analysis of the relationship between mormon polygamy and american societys values during the last half. This doctrine and practice restored to us in the latter days is a cornerstone in the lds faith and a key part to the plan of salvation. And its based on 19thcentury journals that she had access to. Jan 17, 2017 and her new book, a house full of females, is about plural marriage and womens rights in early mormonism. It mentions heaven and hell, not three degrees of glory, no temple marriage or secret temple ceremonies in fact it condems secret combinations. The bible and the book of mormon teach that the marriage of one man to one woman.
From plural marriage to family history mormon beliefs. What mormon marriage really means this article is more than 9 years old. Cannon testified that president woodruff had stopped for nearly a year giving recommends for plural marriages in the temple. Mormon was the primary author, editor, and compiler of the book of mormon. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Oaks talk as well as the horrific massacre in mexico of three mothers and six. Aug 27, 2017 lds leaders announced plural marriage as an official mormon church practice in 1852. Mormonism simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Latterday saints have long engaged in some significant cognitive dissonance when it comes to polygamy during the life of joseph smith. They accuse the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds of abandoning the true teaching of lds founders and official scriptures. This has been the policy of the church both before and after 1843. Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible.
Lds leaders announced plural marriage as an official mormon church practice in 1852. I believe the mormon church leader would have been warren jeffs, the leader of a polygamy cult descended from a group that actually separated itself from the mormon church long ago. A piece of bible fanfiction that people take way too seriously. Although the lds church has requested that journalists not refer to mormon fundamentalists using the term mormon. Lds doctrine leaves potential for eternal polygamy the spectrum. Polygamy was practiced by leaders of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds. Pluralizing the book of mormon by common consent, a mormon blog.