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JB. very good point that I think we were missing. A small majority of the membership actually really ever participated in this so I can't believe it is necessary for exaltation. Of course, if the Lord asks you (calls you) then maybe it will be necessary, but if you are not called to live it then I cannot believe you would be penalized for not living it. I think the key really is just in our willingness to do so or at least try to do so. We are always called upon to do our best, nothing more, nothing less.

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One thing I just thought of... it seems that it is 'automatic' for all men to have plural marriage upon entry into the next life since we seal men here to many women already. Thus the 'option' is made possible right away 'if' they are worthy, or does worthiness count in binding families?

Another point...

I once learned a very important point from a GA that visited Trinidad some years ago. While tourning the Branches with him he was clear on making this point...

The gospel is interpreted according to the living Prophet of the time

Thus what is meant in Brigham's day, is to be interpreted by aliving Prophet of today. This is why it is good to believe in dead prphets, but an even greater thing to believe in a Living Prophet. This may also be the reason why we are asked many times if we believe and sustain the First Presidency and Twelve.

Thus plural marriage stands for 'x' point today whereas it was 'y' poin in Brigham's day. Here is another question for pondering:

Have you ever discussed this with your spouse?

Question to ask...

Will you allow me to marry again and be sealed if you were to die (husband)

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I discuss this issue many times with my husband we talk about it pretty often, I notice that more I study about it, more I find information it doesn't seem so shocking to understand and accept somehow. I will gladly accept several wives for my husband, specially all those poor old ladies in their 70's in the Church.

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You crack me up!!! :--> Of course, when you and JB are in your 70's too, you might not be so willing to accept them in their 70's.

I know of people who have discussed it with their husbands and told them not to remarry if they die. I understand they have difficulty with the principal today, but it seems to me when you take this position you are not allowing for the growth that should continue after you die, which probably would help you to fully accept this principal. It is like you are saying, I don't like it and I don't care what you say, I will have no part in it. Period. Ever.

Edited: tenaheff on 28th Jan, 2004 - 9:29pm

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Some people are way to selfish I think I seriously would like to see my husband re-marry if I die first and yes, sealed too. I will not want to see him alone, I will love he could find a good worthy LDS woman who he can love and that she can be a good mother for our son.

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A fundamentalist that I know recently wrote something that really struck me. He pointed out that plural marriage has ALWAYS been acceptable to the Lord, it is only Babylon that condemns it (Greek, then Roman, then Roman based Christianity). It wasn't only accepted or expected, but REQUIRED under the Law of Moses. This was civil marriage as well as eternal marriage.

I liked this too.

In our ward, we have a recent convert who has two children from different marriages. She was more than wild in her youth, so is carrying a lot of "baggage" and will most likely have a lot of problems finding a husband. There is another young woman who is "slow", but is really very nice. I work with her in the nursery. If plural marriage was allowed, I am sure that both of these women would easily be included in an eternal marriage. The way it is now, they quite likely will not have this opportunity, at least not until they are much older. I know of many other women, widows, divorcees, and spinsters who face loneliness and childlessness when this really isn't necessary.

It isn't about sexuality. It is about righteously providing eternal homes for all worthy sisters. And right now, we are failing.

NightHawk

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LDS_forever, you surprised me by making that proclamation 'public' I have witnesses now. I was think about what Nighthawk wrote and thought I would throw in this question for discussion:

Is it possible for the women and children in a plural relationship to feel 'second best'?

This based on some who said they lived feeling lonely, or not treated as well as 'x' person... what are your thoughts?

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LDS_Forever said:

You are so funny!! Just remember, those little old ladies have ETERNALLY YOUNG spirits They might look old on the outside, but on the inside, they are beautiful 19-year-olds...

JB said:

I'm sure that sort of thing did and can happen -- people can be unthinking and even cruel, no matter what kind of relationship they are in.

And I have to say that, now that I'm the Single Adult rep in our ward, I'm seeing a whole different perspective on why plural marriage might be a good idea... so many good women, and so few strong men! It's pretty scary out there, y'all.

In my opinion, of course.
Roz