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LDS finally admits Joseph Smith had 40 Wives
Posted: November 11th, 2014, 2:19 pm
by Sly Fox
USA Today wrote: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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Re: LDS finally admits Joseph Smith had 40 Wives
Posted: November 11th, 2014, 6:33 pm
by adam42381
I'm confused. How is this related to Texas?
Re: LDS finally admits Joseph Smith had 40 Wives
Posted: November 11th, 2014, 9:23 pm
by LUconn
They're admitting this because they see the writing on the wall. It won't be embarrassing in 5 years.
Re: LDS finally admits Joseph Smith had 40 Wives
Posted: November 12th, 2014, 9:00 am
by ATrain
He had a long way to go to catch up with David or Solomon.
Re: LDS finally admits Joseph Smith had 40 Wives
Posted: November 13th, 2014, 8:20 am
by alabama24
how many wives do you think David had?
Re: LDS finally admits Joseph Smith had 40 Wives
Posted: November 13th, 2014, 9:08 am
by ATrain
alabama24 wrote:how many wives do you think David had?
More than one...
Re: LDS finally admits Joseph Smith had 40 Wives
Posted: November 13th, 2014, 3:55 pm
by LUconn
A long way from 40?
Re: LDS finally admits Joseph Smith had 40 Wives
Posted: November 14th, 2014, 2:46 pm
by RubberMallet
tomato, tomato
but don't let that stop the narrative.