Latter-day Saints and Marriage: How, Why, and Where - The …
Latter-day Saints believe that marriages and families last forever. They are both vital elements of God’s plan for His children and can be had for eternity. Learn more about the beliefs and practices of Latter-day Saint concerning family and marriage.
Marriage - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
When a man and woman are married in the temple, their family can be together forever. This is a common goal of Latter-day Saints. Life’s greatest joys are found in the family. Strong family relationships require effort, but such effort brings great happiness in …
How many wives can Mormons have? - The Church of Jesus Christ …
Mormon men can lawfully have one wife. The practice of polygamy (polygyny or plural marriage ), the marriage of more than one woman to the same man, was practiced by Church members from the 1830s to the early 1900s.
Intimacy in Marriage - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day …
Because marriage is ordained of God, the intimate relationship between husbands and wives is good and honorable in the eyes of God. He has commanded that they be one flesh and that they multiply and replenish the earth (see Moses 2:28 ; 3:24 ).
Polygamy: Latter-day Saints and the Practice of Plural Marriage
Polygamy — or more correctly polygyny, the marriage of more than one woman to the same man — was an important part of the teachings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for a half-century.
Plural Marriage in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Latter-day Saints do not understand all of God’s purposes in instituting, through His prophets, the practice of plural marriage. The Book of Mormon identifies one reason for God to command it: to increase the number of children born in the gospel covenant in order to …
Chapter 38: Eternal Marriage - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter …
Marriages are intended to last forever, not just for our mortal lives. Adam and Eve were married by God before there was any death in the world. They had an eternal marriage. They taught the law of eternal marriage to their children and their children’s children.
Marriage, Marry - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Marriage performed under the law of the gospel and the holy priesthood is for mortal life and for eternity. Worthy men and women thus sealed in the temple in marriage may continue as husband and wife throughout eternity. Jesus taught the law of marriage, Luke 20:27–36.
Policy Changes Announced for Members in Gay Marriages, …
2019年4月4日 · The Church insists on its leaders’ and members’ constitutionally protected right to express and advocate religious convictions on marriage, family, and morality free from retaliation or retribution.
Church Policies and Guidelines - The Church of Jesus Christ of …
Marriage is sacred and should be honored and dignified as such. Marriages for Church members performed outside the temple should reflect a spirit of commitment and joy. Except where noted, information in this section applies to Latter-day Saint chaplains as well as Church officers.