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Mormon church opens up delicate topic of early polygamy

Doug Stanglin, USA TODAY
10:14 a.m. EST November 11, 2014


Mormon Joseph Smith
(Photo: LDS)

The Mormon Church has opened up about the historical practice of polygamy within its ranks in its early years, acknowledging that founder Joseph Smith practiced "plural marriage" and had as many as 40 wives, including one as young as 14.

The church, also known as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, disavowed polygamy in 1890 under pressure from the U.S. government. The church has since declared that any member who practices polygamy will be excommunicated.

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[adam42381]

I'm confused. How is this related to Texas?

[LUconn]

They're admitting this because they see the writing on the wall. It won't be embarrassing in 5 years.

[ATrain]

He had a long way to go to catch up with David or Solomon.

[alabama24]

how many wives do you think David had?

[ATrain]

how many wives do you think David had?

More than one...

[LUconn]

A long way from 40?

[RubberMallet]

tomato, tomato

but don't let that stop the narrative.