One Response to “Why is the Mormon church embarrassed by polygamy? Will the L…”
Fernando Ramos
2007-10-15 08:21:50
Mormons believe polygamy is only acceptable on very rare occasions when God authorizes it (i.e. as in the case of Abraham, Issac, Jacob, etc.). Otherwise, monogamy is the rule. Because God commanded Mormons to stop practicing polygamy in 1890, Mormons believe that modern-day polygamists are acting contrary to God's will. It is not that Mormons secretly want to practice polygamy but that the law/social norms/societal pressures prevent them. Mormons sincerely are not interested in practicing polygamy, because God has said it is no longer authorized. Even in cultures where polygamy is acceptable (some Muslim countries, for example), Mormons NEVER have more than one wife. I do not foresee that changing, even if it does become "the hottest rage in the world today."
I don't think it's accurate to say that Mormons are embarrassed by polygamy. We're just not interested in it, because God has not authorized it.
I don't think it's accurate to say that Mormons are embarrassed by polygamy. We're just not interested in it, because God has not authorized it.