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FreeState

(10,613 posts)
40. Yes Im serious
Wed Aug 22, 2012, 10:03 PM
Aug 2012
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mormonism_and_polygamy#Modern_plural_marriage_theory_within_the_LDS_Church

Although the LDS Church has abandoned the practice of plural marriage, it has not abandoned the underlying doctrines of polygamy in an eternal sense. According to the church's sacred texts and pronouncements by its leaders and theologians, the church leaves open the possibility that it may one day re-institute the practice. It is the practice of Mormons to seal themselves to their wives. Inasmuch as a man, unlike a woman, may be sealed to multiple, sequential wives on earth, it is possible for a man to have multiple wives in the Celestial Kingdom.

As early as the publication of the Book of Mormon in 1830, LDS doctrine maintained that polygamy was allowable so long as it was commanded by God. The Book of Jacob condemned polygamy as adultery,[48] but left open the proviso that "For if I will, saith the Lord of Hosts, raise up seed unto me, I will command my people; otherwise, they shall hearken unto these things."[49] Thus, the LDS Church today teaches that plural marriage can only be practiced when specifically authorized by God. According to this view, the 1890 Manifesto and/or 1904 Manifesto rescinded God's prior authorization given to Joseph Smith.

However, Bruce R. McConkie stated in his controversial 1958 book, Mormon Doctrine, that God will "obviously" re-institute the practice of polygamy after the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.[50] This echoes earlier teachings by Brigham Young that the primary purpose of polygamy was to bring about the Millennium.[51] Current official church teaching materials do not make any mention of the future re-institution of plural marriage.

LDS scripture (Doctrine & Covenants section 132) teaches that marital sealings (only done in an LDS temple), between two spouses will continue in force in the afterlife.[52] Thus, LDS doctrine teaches that plural marriages which were valid at the time of the sealing, whether biblical or 19th-century Mormon, will continue in force in the afterlife. In addition, there are circumstances where members of the modern LDS Church may be sealed to more than one spouse when their spouse dies. The predominant view within the LDS Church is that these plural sealings may continue in force in the afterlife, resulting in a polygamous relationship.
where is his long form birth certificate too nt LaydeeBug Aug 2012 #1
Only one spouse deduction but he did say he does not pay any more tax than he has to pay. gordianot Aug 2012 #2
I am almost *giddy* that they're actually going to nominate him... LaydeeBug Aug 2012 #3
She did file a joint return in 2010. gordianot Aug 2012 #10
Oh my Gosh! (inside Utah joke) GentryDixon Aug 2012 #4
Darn it to heck! n/t BeeBee Aug 2012 #13
Holy effing Hell. This can't be real. LaydeeBug Aug 2012 #21
No, sadly. It is not. GentryDixon Aug 2012 #34
He has 3 wives in France Angry Dragon Aug 2012 #5
All I'm saying is *RELEASING HIS TAX RETURNS* might shed some light on this. LaydeeBug Aug 2012 #22
George Romney's father had only one wife n/t RZM Aug 2012 #51
"Some people say" that George Romney had a couple extra wives in Mexico. Quantess Aug 2012 #55
Some things skip a generation Angry Dragon Aug 2012 #57
I hope for the Michelle's sake they don't n/t RZM Aug 2012 #60
I want to see his original long form temple recommend. kestrel91316 Aug 2012 #6
You have to get recommended to a temple? LaydeeBug Aug 2012 #25
You can't set foot in an LDS temple unless you are a practicing member in kestrel91316 Aug 2012 #44
Sounds like things a cult would have Angry Dragon Aug 2012 #58
Mormons don't believe in having more than one wife anymore gollygee Aug 2012 #7
what a relief! does Mitt believe he will be God one day? Or just *a* god? nt LaydeeBug Aug 2012 #8
A God... Blue Idaho Aug 2012 #14
so Mitt will "a god" of some *OTHER* celestial kingdom? *OTHER* than Earth? Will he be judged by God LaydeeBug Aug 2012 #16
He will be judged by Jesus and Joseph Smith. white_wolf Aug 2012 #31
like St. Peter, only Joe Smith? and then they assign you a celestial kingdom? Can you pray someone LaydeeBug Aug 2012 #38
They do baptisms for the dead, yeah. white_wolf Aug 2012 #39
so Joe Smith is like "Co-Christ"? Are you serious? LaydeeBug Aug 2012 #63
Just like Peter actually FreeState Aug 2012 #42
He would be a lesser god FreeState Aug 2012 #41
Only if he makes the right turn: jsr Aug 2012 #36
Groundhog Day davidpdx Aug 2012 #54
Actually thats not true - multiple wives is still believed and practiced FreeState Aug 2012 #15
OMG! Are you serious? nt LaydeeBug Aug 2012 #17
Yes Im serious FreeState Aug 2012 #40
This is a good summary of the situation. The Mormons traded away polygamy for statehood, dimbear Aug 2012 #52
Most mormon men have not been sealed to more than one woman FreeState Aug 2012 #53
other than Obama being a muslim, the media has given romney a pass on religion spanone Aug 2012 #9
and Obama is a Christian, so ONE is NOT TRUE, and the other thinks he will be a god one day. nt LaydeeBug Aug 2012 #20
Is Obama really a Muslim? I hate stupid, bigoted crap. cali Aug 2012 #11
I find this and speculation about his having Alzheimer's or some other psychiatric disorder cbayer Aug 2012 #12
I also find the FACT that he believes he will be a god to be pertinent. You see Obama was NEVER a LaydeeBug Aug 2012 #19
Talking about his religion and how it might impact his ability to lead is cbayer Aug 2012 #23
You are certainly entitled to your OPINION, but you are not entitled to your own facts. LaydeeBug Aug 2012 #24
Of course you are entitled to your opinion, as I am mine. cbayer Aug 2012 #27
There is no high road in politics, and the gloves are off LaydeeBug Aug 2012 #32
Well this is where we are going to definitely part ways ideologically. cbayer Aug 2012 #35
unfounded speculation? Mitt Romney *IS* a Mormon. This is not in dispute. And of *COURSE* Obama is LaydeeBug Aug 2012 #37
And how would they reveal that? n/t Ms. Toad Aug 2012 #56
They did not reject it FreeState Aug 2012 #43
The mainstream LDS church PUBLICLY rejected polygamy in 1890. kestrel91316 Aug 2012 #45
They did not reject it - they stopped practicing it FreeState Aug 2012 #46
Oh...so they *didn't* reject Polygamy, and Mitt believes he will be a god one day. LaydeeBug Aug 2012 #47
When it comes to polygamy and exaltation you never know FreeState Aug 2012 #48
wait a sec! There's speculation that he has a psychiatric disorder??? LaydeeBug Aug 2012 #26
Of course there is. Some people will sink to anything to smear their enemies, cbayer Aug 2012 #28
well since the victor writes the story, I'll play the hand I'm dealt, not LaydeeBug Aug 2012 #29
Others wonder about 1968 head trauma unc70 Aug 2012 #30
YOU MEAN HIS CAR KILLED AS MANY PEOPLE AS LAURA BUSH'S AND TED KENNEDY'S? LaydeeBug Aug 2012 #33
After coq au vin, Romney driver in fatal wreck unc70 Aug 2012 #50
Noted. You're very clever. :) LaydeeBug Aug 2012 #64
Too clever by half unc70 Aug 2012 #65
I can tell by your breathless, desperate response that knee jerking is your forte. LaydeeBug Aug 2012 #18
lol. that coming from the likes of you? cali Aug 2012 #49
Oh, you're just a *scream* LaydeeBug Aug 2012 #61
funnier and funnier cali Aug 2012 #68
This thread is a disgusting, illiberal, intolerant, crapload of bigotry and hate speech. Bucky Aug 2012 #59
I want to be clear: BULLSHIT LaydeeBug Aug 2012 #62
except, of course, YOU are not "exploring" his faith. cali Aug 2012 #69
so far no one has come forth.... opihimoimoi Aug 2012 #66
Now that would really blow up the interwebs and Twittuh flamingdem Aug 2012 #67
With the wall privacy that surrounds him, you will never know. nt mfcorey1 Aug 2012 #70
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