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