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Joseph Smith/Polygamy/Doctrinal issues related to plural marriage
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- The Bible and plural marriage
- Book of Mormon statements about the practice of polygamy
- Early Christians on plural marriage
- 19th century attitudes about plural marriage
- The Law of Adoption: The sealing of men and women as children to prominent Latter-day Saint leaders
Plural marriage and the Bible
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- Question: Was there no biblical mandate for plural marriage?
- Question: Does the Bible forbid plural marriage?
- Question: What are the "works of Abraham" and how does this relate to plural marriage?
Early Christians on plural marriage
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- Question: How did early Christians view plural marriage?
- Question: If polygamy was commanded of God in order to "raise seed," then why were Adam and Noah not commanded to practice polygamy?
19th century attitudes about plural marriage
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The Law of Adoption: The sealing of men and women as children to prominent Latter-day Saint leaders
Summary: Critics point to the early practice of sealing men and women as children to prominent LDS leaders as an example of changes in LDS belief.
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- Question: What is the "Law of Adoption" practiced among 19-century Mormons and why has it changed?
- Question: What is the history behind the Mormon practice called the "Law of Adoption"?
- Question: Why were men sealed to other men during the early days of the Church?
- Question: Did Joseph Smith perform marriages between brothers and sisters?