Mormon ordinances/Marriage/Divorce

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Issues related to divorce in Mormonism


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Divorce in the modern Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ("Mormon")


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Articles about Plural marriage
Doctrinal foundation of plural marriage
Introduction of plural marriage
Questions about Joseph Smith and plural marriage
Notable plural wives of Joseph Smith
Plural marriage in Utah
End of plural marriage
Articles about various topics in plural marriage



Mormon ordinances/Marriage/Divorce



Divorce among Mormons in the 19th century

Summary: Some critics like to emphasize that some LDS members did not receive civil divorces before remarrying—either monogamously or polygamously. They either state or imply that this shows the Saints' cavalier attitude toward the law.


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Some 19th century Mormons did not receive civil divorces before remarrying


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Joseph Smith's performance of marriages in Ohio

Summary: Critics charge that Joseph Smith performed monogamous marriages for time of already-married members, violating Ohio law in Kirtland. Such claims are false and represent a misunderstanding about the marriage and divorce law of the day.


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