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2. Current state of polygamy in the Latter Day Saint movement

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   The members of the largest faction, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), do not continue to teach and practice polygamy today. In the late-19th century and early-20th century, the practice was formally abandoned [ 2 ] as various laws banned polygamy in the United States and led to the confiscation of LDS Church properties.

3. Beliefs and practices of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter ...

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   In common with other Restorationist churches, the LDS Church teaches that a Great Apostasy occurred. It teaches that after the death of Jesus and the Twelve Apostles, the priesthood authority was lost and some important doctrinal teachings, including the text of the Bible, were changed from their original form, thus necessitating a restoration prior to the Second Coming.

4. Mormonism and polygamy - Wikipedia

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   Meanwhile, the LDS Church continues its policy of excommunicating members found practicing polygamy, and today actively seeks to distance itself from fundamentalist groups that continue the practice. [7] On its website, the church states that "the standard doctrine of the church is monogamy" and that polygamy was a temporary exception to the rule.

5. Mormons - Wikipedia

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   Mormons believe that God restored the early Christian church through Joseph Smith. In particular, Mormons believe that angels such as Peter, James, John, John the Baptist, Moses, and Elijah appeared to Smith and others and bestowed various priesthood authorities on them. Mormons believe that their church is the "only true and living church ...

6. Culture of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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   The modern LDS Church does not use the cross or crucifix as a symbol of faith. Mormons generally view such symbols as emphasizing the death of Jesus rather than his life and resurrection. [43] The early LDS Church was more accepting of the symbol of the cross, but after the turn of the 20th century, an aversion to it developed in Mormon culture ...

7. “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” Sparks Fury Among The ...

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   “The TV show does not accurately represent Latter-day Saints (LDS) faith or practices or wives,” one post reads, seeking to put distance between the term “Mormon” and the name of the Church.

8. What the Mormon church has said amid 'Secret Lives' season - AOL

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   The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, widely known as the Mormon church, issued a statement just prior to the premiere of Hulu's "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" show.

9. Mormonism - Wikipedia

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   Mormons believe that Smith and subsequent church leaders could speak scripture "when moved upon by the Holy Ghost." [67] In addition, many Mormons believe that ancient prophets in other regions of the world received revelations that resulted in additional scriptures that have been lost and may, one day, be forthcoming. In Mormonism, revelation ...