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In reply to the discussion: Does Mitt Romney believe in Polygamy? Does he have, or has he ever had, another Wife? [View all]FreeState
(10,613 posts)40. Yes Im serious
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 According to this view, the 1890 Manifesto and/or 1904 Manifesto rescinded God's prior authorization given to Joseph Smith.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.
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.
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Does Mitt Romney believe in Polygamy? Does he have, or has he ever had, another Wife? [View all]
LaydeeBug
Aug 2012
OP
Only one spouse deduction but he did say he does not pay any more tax than he has to pay.
gordianot
Aug 2012
#2
so Mitt will "a god" of some *OTHER* celestial kingdom? *OTHER* than Earth? Will he be judged by God
LaydeeBug
Aug 2012
#16
like St. Peter, only Joe Smith? and then they assign you a celestial kingdom? Can you pray someone
LaydeeBug
Aug 2012
#38
This is a good summary of the situation. The Mormons traded away polygamy for statehood,
dimbear
Aug 2012
#52
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
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
You are certainly entitled to your OPINION, but you are not entitled to your own facts.
LaydeeBug
Aug 2012
#24
unfounded speculation? Mitt Romney *IS* a Mormon. This is not in dispute. And of *COURSE* Obama is
LaydeeBug
Aug 2012
#37
Oh...so they *didn't* reject Polygamy, and Mitt believes he will be a god one day.
LaydeeBug
Aug 2012
#47
I can tell by your breathless, desperate response that knee jerking is your forte.
LaydeeBug
Aug 2012
#18