Can a Mormon Woman Legally Have Multiple Husbands?
Discover the views on polyandry in Mormonism and learn about its historical context in this insightful Q&A.
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In Mormonism, more specifically within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), a woman cannot have multiple husbands. The LDS Church practices monogamy and strictly prohibits polyandry (one woman having multiple husbands). Historically, some fundamentalist groups that splintered from the LDS Church may have different practices, but these are separate and distinct from mainstream Mormonism.
FAQs & Answers
- What is the stance of the LDS Church on polygamy? The LDS Church strictly prohibits polygamy and practices monogamy among its members.
- Are there any Mormon sects that allow multiple husbands? Some fundamentalist groups that split from the LDS Church may practice polyandry, but this is not representative of mainstream Mormonism.
- What is polyandry? Polyandry is a form of marriage in which a woman has more than one husband simultaneously.
- Why do some groups practice polygamy? Polygamy can be rooted in cultural, religious, or historical contexts, but mainstream Mormonism no longer supports such practices.