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	:“Just as the practice of plural marriage among the Latter-day Saints began gradually, the ending of the practice after the Manifesto was also gradual. Some plural marriages were performed after the Manifesto, particularly in Mexico and Canada. In 1904, President Joseph F. Smith called for a vote from the Church membership that all post-Manifesto plural marriages be prohibited worldwide.” (http://www.lds.org – gospel topics – polygamy – additional information)		:“Just as the practice of plural marriage among the Latter-day Saints began gradually, the ending of the practice after the Manifesto was also gradual. Some plural marriages were performed after the Manifesto, particularly in Mexico and Canada. In 1904, President Joseph F. Smith called for a vote from the Church membership that all post-Manifesto plural marriages be prohibited worldwide.” (http://www.lds.org – gospel topics – polygamy – additional information)

	In 1998, President Gordon B. Hinckley reiterated that without a specific command to the prophet to practice it, plural marriage is “against the law of God. Even in countries where civil or religious law allows [the practice of a man having more than one wife], the Church teaches that marriage must be monogamous and does not accept into its membership those practicing plural marriage.” ({{Ensign1\|~~ariticle~~=What Are People Asking about Us?\|date=Nov. 1998\|pages=72). {{link\|url=http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?hideNav=1&locale=0&sourceId=7c86605ff590c010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____&vgnextoid=2354fccf2b7db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD}}		In 1998, President Gordon B. Hinckley reiterated that without a specific command to the prophet to practice it, plural marriage is “against the law of God. Even in countries where civil or religious law allows [the practice of a man having more than one wife], the Church teaches that marriage must be monogamous and does not accept into its membership those practicing plural marriage.” ({{Ensign1\|article=What Are People Asking about Us?\|date=Nov. 1998\|pages=72}}) {{link\|url=http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?hideNav=1&locale=0&sourceId=7c86605ff590c010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____&vgnextoid=2354fccf2b7db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD}}

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DavidBarker: /* Longer answer */

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	President Spencer W. Kimball said this: “When we speak of marriage as a partnership, let us speak of marriage as a full partnership. We do not want our LDS women to be silent partners or limited partners in that eternal assignment! Please be a contributing and full partner” (The Teachings of Spencer W. Kimball, ed. Edward L. Kimball [1982], 315).		President Spencer W. Kimball said this: “When we speak of marriage as a partnership, let us speak of marriage as a full partnership. We do not want our LDS women to be silent partners or limited partners in that eternal assignment! Please be a contributing and full partner” (The Teachings of Spencer W. Kimball, ed. Edward L. Kimball [1982], 315).

	:“By divine design, fathers are to preside over their families in love and righteousness and are responsible to provide the necessities of life and protection for their families. Mothers are primarily responsible for the nurture of their children. In these sacred responsibilities, fathers and mothers are obligated to help one another as equal partners. Disability, death, or other circumstances may necessitate individual adaptation. Extended families should lend support when needed” ([http://lds.org/languages/proclamations/Proclamation_35602_000.pdf The Family: A Proclamation to the World]).		:“By divine design, fathers are to preside over their families in love and righteousness and are responsible to provide the necessities of life and protection for their families. Mothers are primarily responsible for the nurture of their children. In these sacred responsibilities, fathers and mothers are obligated to help one another as equal partners. Disability, death, or other circumstances may necessitate individual adaptation. Extended families should lend support when needed”<br> ([http://lds.org/languages/proclamations/Proclamation_35602_000.pdf The Family: A Proclamation to the World]).

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DavidBarker: /* Longer answer */

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	The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints places tremendous importance on the family. We are the spirit children of heavenly parents. The gospel plan is implemented through earthly families.		The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints places tremendous importance on the family. We are the spirit children of heavenly parents. The gospel plan is implemented through earthly families.

	Roles and assignments differ for men and women in the Church and in families but, although they may have different responsibilities, “in these sacred responsibilities, fathers and mothers are obligated to help one another as '''equal partners'''” (The Family: A Proclamation to the World, emphasis added).		Roles and assignments differ for men and women in the Church and in families but, although they may have different responsibilities, “in these sacred responsibilities, fathers and mothers are obligated to help one another as '''equal partners'''” ([http://lds.org/languages/proclamations/Proclamation_35602_000.pdf The Family: A Proclamation to the World], emphasis added).

	President Spencer W. Kimball said this: “When we speak of marriage as a partnership, let us speak of marriage as a full partnership. We do not want our LDS women to be silent partners or limited partners in that eternal assignment! Please be a contributing and full partner” (The Teachings of Spencer W. Kimball, ed. Edward L. Kimball [1982], 315).		President Spencer W. Kimball said this: “When we speak of marriage as a partnership, let us speak of marriage as a full partnership. We do not want our LDS women to be silent partners or limited partners in that eternal assignment! Please be a contributing and full partner” (The Teachings of Spencer W. Kimball, ed. Edward L. Kimball [1982], 315).

	:“By divine design, fathers are to preside over their families in love and righteousness and are responsible to provide the necessities of life and protection for their families. Mothers are primarily responsible for the nurture of their children. In these sacred responsibilities, fathers and mothers are obligated to help one another as equal partners. Disability, death, or other circumstances may necessitate individual adaptation. Extended families should lend support when ~~needed~~.~~” (~~The Family: A Proclamation to the World)		:“By divine design, fathers are to preside over their families in love and righteousness and are responsible to provide the necessities of life and protection for their families. Mothers are primarily responsible for the nurture of their children. In these sacred responsibilities, fathers and mothers are obligated to help one another as equal partners. Disability, death, or other circumstances may necessitate individual adaptation. Extended families should lend support when needed” ([http://lds.org/languages/proclamations/Proclamation_35602_000.pdf The Family: A Proclamation to the World]).

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DavidBarker: /* Longer answer */

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	LDS doctrine teaches that men and women are equals before the Lord and before each other. ~~“The~~ Book of Mormon states: "[H]e denies none that come unto him, black and white, bond and free, male and female; . . .all are alike unto God. ({{s\|2\|Nephi\|26\|33}})		LDS doctrine teaches that men and women are equals before the Lord and before each other. The Book of Mormon states: "[H]e denies none that come unto him, black and white, bond and free, male and female; . . .all are alike unto God" ({{s\|2\|Nephi\|26\|33}}).

	The priesthood is the authority of God used to bless all of His children, male and female. All worthy male members of the Church twelve and older may be ordained to the priesthood. Priesthood holders administer the ordinances of salvation and govern the kingdom of God on the Earth. When priesthood authority is exercised properly, priesthood bearers do what Christ would do if He were present in matters of Church governance or family partnerships.		The priesthood is the authority of God used to bless all of His children, male and female. All worthy male members of the Church twelve and older may be ordained to the priesthood. Priesthood holders administer the ordinances of salvation and govern the kingdom of God on the Earth. When priesthood authority is exercised properly, priesthood bearers do what Christ would do if He were present in matters of Church governance or family partnerships.
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	President Spencer W. Kimball said this: “When we speak of marriage as a partnership, let us speak of marriage as a full partnership. We do not want our LDS women to be silent partners or limited partners in that eternal assignment! Please be a contributing and full partner” (The Teachings of Spencer W. Kimball, ed. Edward L. Kimball [1982], 315).		President Spencer W. Kimball said this: “When we speak of marriage as a partnership, let us speak of marriage as a full partnership. We do not want our LDS women to be silent partners or limited partners in that eternal assignment! Please be a contributing and full partner” (The Teachings of Spencer W. Kimball, ed. Edward L. Kimball [1982], 315).

	:“By divine design, fathers are to preside over their families in love and righteousness and are responsible to provide the necessities of life and protection for their families. Mothers are primarily responsible for the nurture of their children. In these sacred responsibilities, fathers and mothers are obligated to help one another as equal partners. Disability, death, or other circumstances may necessitate individual adaptation. Extended families should lend support when needed.” (The Family: A Proclamation to the World)		:“By divine design, fathers are to preside over their families in love and righteousness and are responsible to provide the necessities of life and protection for their families. Mothers are primarily responsible for the nurture of their children. In these sacred responsibilities, fathers and mothers are obligated to help one another as equal partners. Disability, death, or other circumstances may necessitate individual adaptation. Extended families should lend support when needed.” (The Family: A Proclamation to the World)

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DavidBarker: /* Short answer */

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	LDS doctrine teaches that men and women are equals before the Lord and before each other. ~~“The~~ Book of Mormon states: "[H]e denies none that come unto him, black and white, bond and free, male and female; . . .all are alike unto God. ({{s\|2\|Nephi\|26\|33}})		LDS doctrine teaches that men and women are equals before the Lord and before each other. The Book of Mormon states: "[H]e denies none that come unto him, black and white, bond and free, male and female; . . .all are alike unto God" ({{s\|2\|Nephi\|26\|33}}).

	===Longer answer===		===Longer answer===
	LDS doctrine teaches that men and women are equals before the Lord and before each other. “The Book of Mormon states: "[H]e denies none that come unto him, black and white, bond and free, male and female; . . .all are alike unto God. ({{s\|2\|Nephi\|26\|33}})		LDS doctrine teaches that men and women are equals before the Lord and before each other. “The Book of Mormon states: "[H]e denies none that come unto him, black and white, bond and free, male and female; . . .all are alike unto God. ({{s\|2\|Nephi\|26\|33}})

GregSmith: /* Additional resources */

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	* Interview with Dallin H. Oaks and Lance B. Wickham, “Same Gender Attraction,” lds.org (http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/public-issues/same-gender-attraction)		* Interview with Dallin H. Oaks and Lance B. Wickham, “Same Gender Attraction,” lds.org (http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/public-issues/same-gender-attraction)
	* "People inquire about our position on those who consider themselves so-called gays and lesbians. My response is that we love them as sons and daughters of God. They may have certain inclinations which are powerful and which may be difficult to control. Most people have inclinations of one kind or another at various times. If they do not act upon these inclinations, then they can go forward as do all other members of the Church. If they violate the law of chastity and the moral standards of the Church, then they are subject to the discipline of the Church, just as others are" (Gordon B. Hinckley~~, Ensign,~~ Nov. 1998, 71).		* "People inquire about our position on those who consider themselves so-called gays and lesbians. My response is that we love them as sons and daughters of God. They may have certain inclinations which are powerful and which may be difficult to control. Most people have inclinations of one kind or another at various times. If they do not act upon these inclinations, then they can go forward as do all other members of the Church. If they violate the law of chastity and the moral standards of the Church, then they are subject to the discipline of the Church, just as others are" ({{Ensign1\|author=Gordon B. Hinckley\|date=Nov. 1998\|pages=71\|article=What Are People Asking About Us?}} {{link\|url=http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?hideNav=1&locale=0&sourceId=7c86605ff590c010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____&vgnextoid=2354fccf2b7db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD}}).
	* http://www.lds.org/same-sex-attraction		* http://www.lds.org/same-sex-attraction
	* http://www.evergreeninternational.org		* http://www.evergreeninternational.org
	* http://www.northstarlds.org		* http://www.northstarlds.org
	* "[http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?locale=0&sourceId=3e05c8322e1b3110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&vgnextoid=e1fa5f74db46c010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD God Loveth His Children]		* "[http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?locale=0&sourceId=3e05c8322e1b3110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&vgnextoid=e1fa5f74db46c010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD God Loveth His Children]
	* "[http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?locale=0&sourceId=e5cbba12dc825110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&vgnextoid=2354fccf2b7db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD Helping Those Who Struggle with Same-Gender Attraction]," Jeffrey R. Holland, Liahona, Oct. 2007, 40–43; or ~~Ensign,~~ Oct. 2007, 42–45		* "[http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?locale=0&sourceId=e5cbba12dc825110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&vgnextoid=2354fccf2b7db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD Helping Those Who Struggle with Same-Gender Attraction]," Jeffrey R. Holland, Liahona, Oct. 2007, 40–43; or {{Ensign1\|date=Oct. 2007\|pages=42–45}}

	==QUESTION 4b. Gay Marriage (What is the church’s stance on gay marriage:?)==		==QUESTION 4b. Gay Marriage (What is the church’s stance on gay marriage:?)==

GregSmith: /* Longer answer */

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	The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officially ceased the practice of plural marriages in 1890. Since that time, plural marriage has not been approved by the Church and any present-day member adopting this practice is subject to losing his or her membership in the Church.		The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officially ceased the practice of plural marriages in 1890. Since that time, plural marriage has not been approved by the Church and any present-day member adopting this practice is subject to losing his or her membership in the Church.

	“In ~~1889~~ in the face of increasing hardships and the threat of government confiscation of Church property, including temples, Wilford Woodruff, President of the Church at the time, prayed for guidance. He was inspired to issue a document that officially ended the sanction of plural marriage by the Church. In explaining the revelation ending polygamy, as recorded in “Official Declaration #l,” President Woodruff makes it clear that he would "have let all the temples go out of our hands... [have himself] gone to prison... and let every other man go there, had not the God of heaven commanded" him to stop the practice of polygamy. He further adds that he was shown "by vision and revelation exactly what would take place if we did not stop....” Regardless of any external pressure, President Woodruff would not have discontinued the practice had God not commanded it.		:“In 1890 in the face of increasing hardships and the threat of government confiscation of Church property, including temples, Wilford Woodruff, President of the Church at the time, prayed for guidance. He was inspired to issue a document that officially ended the sanction of plural marriage by the Church. In explaining the revelation ending polygamy, as recorded in “Official Declaration #l,” President Woodruff makes it clear that he would "have let all the temples go out of our hands... [have himself] gone to prison... and let every other man go there, had not the God of heaven commanded" him to stop the practice of polygamy. He further adds that he was shown "by vision and revelation exactly what would take place if we did not stop....” Regardless of any external pressure, President Woodruff would not have discontinued the practice had God not commanded it.

	“Just as the practice of plural marriage among the Latter-day Saints began gradually, the ending of the practice after the Manifesto was also gradual. Some plural marriages were performed after the Manifesto, particularly in Mexico and Canada. In 1904, President Joseph F. Smith called for a vote from the Church membership that all post-Manifesto plural marriages be prohibited worldwide.” (www.lds.org – gospel topics – polygamy – additional information)		:“Just as the practice of plural marriage among the Latter-day Saints began gradually, the ending of the practice after the Manifesto was also gradual. Some plural marriages were performed after the Manifesto, particularly in Mexico and Canada. In 1904, President Joseph F. Smith called for a vote from the Church membership that all post-Manifesto plural marriages be prohibited worldwide.” (http://www.lds.org – gospel topics – polygamy – additional information)

	In 1998, President Gordon B. Hinckley reiterated that plural marriage is “against the law of God. Even in countries where civil or religious law allows [the practice of a man having more than one wife], the Church teaches that marriage must be monogamous and does not accept into its membership those practicing plural marriage.” (~~“What~~ Are People Asking about Us?~~” Ensign,~~ Nov. 1998, 72).		In 1998, President Gordon B. Hinckley reiterated that without a specific command to the prophet to practice it, plural marriage is “against the law of God. Even in countries where civil or religious law allows [the practice of a man having more than one wife], the Church teaches that marriage must be monogamous and does not accept into its membership those practicing plural marriage.” ({{Ensign1\|ariticle=What Are People Asking about Us?\|date=Nov. 1998\|pages=72). {{link\|url=http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?hideNav=1&locale=0&sourceId=7c86605ff590c010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____&vgnextoid=2354fccf2b7db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD}}

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GregSmith: /* Short answer */

2010-10-04T15:44:08Z

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	The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officially ceased the practice of plural marriages in 1890. Since that time, plural marriage has not been approved by the Church and any present-day member adopting this practice is subject to losing his or her membership in the Church.		The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officially ceased the practice of plural marriages in 1890. Since that time, plural marriage has not been approved by the Church and any present-day member adopting this practice is subject to losing his or her membership in the Church.

			[''Important note'': Those answering this question should be aware that some plural marriages continued to be performed by Church leaders, often with the knowledge and approval of members of the First Presidency. Around 200 such marriages may have been performed inside and outside the United States. It is not accurate to portray plural marriage as ceasing definitively in 1890; President Joseph F. Smith finally ended all leader-sanctioned LDS plural marriages in 1904.]

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GregSmith at 15:23, 4 October 2010

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	* http://en.fairmormon.org/Template:WomenWiki		* http://en.fairmormon.org/Template:WomenWiki

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GregSmith at 15:22, 4 October 2010

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	==QUESTION 3b: Polygamy: Do you still practice it?==		==QUESTION 3b: Polygamy: Do you still practice it?==