It has always permitted and continues to permit men to be married in Mormon temples “for the eternities” to more than one wife. This tension between private belief and public image makes polygamy a sensitive subject for Mormons even today.

Is Utah the only state that allows polygamy?

United States Polygamy was outlawed in federal territories by the Edmunds Act, and there are laws against the practice in all 50 states, as well as the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico. Utah reduced polygamy from a third-degree felony to a minor infraction on May 13, 2020.

Do Mormons believe in Jesus?

Mormons regard Jesus Christ as the central figure of their faith, and the perfect example of how they should live their lives. Jesus Christ is the second person of the Godhead and a separate being from God the Father and the Holy Ghost. Mormons believe that: Jesus Christ is the first-born spirit child of God.