The Lord used animal sacrifice for centuries to teach of Christ's sacrifice
It is possible He used polygamy as a similitude of Eternal Lives. How else could He teach of that. By having a few men take multiple wives He could bear witness of the great posterity available to those who keep His covenants, but through many generations of time.
MaryannNovember 14, 2025
I feel sure that plural marriage was a true doctrine given to the Prophet, Joseph Smith, for the temporary need to build up the church, and to bring Spirits being born into the Kingdom of God. I am grateful to know scripturally, and also from modern day Apostles (Elder Bruce R. McConkie) that entering into plural marriage is NOT a requirement for exaltation in the Celestial Kingdom. I don't believe that it is possible for a man to understand the depth of pain and fear experienced by women who mistakenly believe they will be forced to live the law of plural marriage. There could be nothing more destructive to a woman's heart or soul.
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Lenet ReadNovember 14, 2025
The Lord used animal sacrifice for centuries to teach of Christ's sacrifice It is possible He used polygamy as a similitude of Eternal Lives. How else could He teach of that. By having a few men take multiple wives He could bear witness of the great posterity available to those who keep His covenants, but through many generations of time.
MaryannNovember 14, 2025
I feel sure that plural marriage was a true doctrine given to the Prophet, Joseph Smith, for the temporary need to build up the church, and to bring Spirits being born into the Kingdom of God. I am grateful to know scripturally, and also from modern day Apostles (Elder Bruce R. McConkie) that entering into plural marriage is NOT a requirement for exaltation in the Celestial Kingdom. I don't believe that it is possible for a man to understand the depth of pain and fear experienced by women who mistakenly believe they will be forced to live the law of plural marriage. There could be nothing more destructive to a woman's heart or soul.
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