Comment Re:Inevitably.. (Score 1) 1172
I think the practice of polygamy could have continued had the persecutions and lawmakers left the mormons alone.
I am not sure I understand polygamy or would want to practice it myself. I do know that the Lord does requires sacrifice on the part of true believers. The purpose of this life is to see if we will do all that the Lord requires regardless of our short sightedness or lack of full understanding. That being said, I think the Lord is merciful and will enlighten us if we ask.
Although practitioners of polygamy suffered incalcuably I think the blessings of the practice are rarely brought to light. Orson Pratt outlines many of the blessings in his book the seer, not the least of which is the care and protection of the many widows as a result of wars and persection. I think given the circumstances, polygamy was a blessing to many people.
Although practitioners of polygamy suffered incalcuably I think the blessings of the practice are rarely brought to light. Orson Pratt outlines many of the blessings in his book the seer, not the least of which is the care and protection of the many widows as a result of wars and persection. I think given the circumstances, polygamy was a blessing to many people.
