Asked by Mugdho Hossain on Sep 27, 2024

What is the official position of the Mormon Church in regard to polygamy?​

A) ​It is openly encouraged in the press and from the pulpit.
B) ​It is not an officially approved practice.
C) ​It is required.
D) ​It is accepted in certain cases in which the husband can provide well for his family.

Mormon Church

Also known as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, it is a Christian denomination founded in the early 19th century by Joseph Smith.

Polygamy

A marriage form in which one individual has multiple spouses at the same time; from the Greek words poly ("many") and gamos ("marriage").

Officially Approved

Endorsed or sanctioned by an authoritative body, indicating compliance with established standards or regulations.

  • Examine the relationship between cultural conventions and regulatory laws in the context of marriage customs, with a focus on polygamy and dowries.