TrendZion

Passages drawn from the sermons and published works that carry this theme forward.

1. 1853·Orson Pratt·Apostle
   through a holy prophet. Is it not contrary to the Constitution and laws of the United States for the the cit- izens of Utah to practicethe plural, ity of wives? No; neither the Con- stitution nor the laws of the United States, have said anything on the 'sub- ject of marriage or domestic relations But is it not contrary to the laws of the Territory ? No ; the Legislature of that Territory do not feel disposed to debar her citizens of any blessings or privileges, enjoyed tinder the san- ction of the Almighty, by holy pro- phets and patriarchs of old.
   The Seer — apostle_bookcopy citation
2. 1882·George Q. Cannon·Apostle
   If we were to practice plural marriage in some other manner, and not sanctify it by the forms of religion; if we were to be guilty of anything of this character, separating it entirely from all religious ceremonies and ordinances, there would be little, if anything, said about us. To judge from expressions I hear, I do not suppose it would excite any particular animosity.
   Hostile Feeling Towards the Saints—Their Morality Compared With that of the World—Laxity of Laws and Immorality in Washington—Object of the Edmunds' Bill—Cause of Former Hostility—Saints to Contend for Liberty—Rights of Congress—Other Things to Be Dreaded More Than Hostile Legislation—Effect of Such Legislation—Shame of Congressmen—Destiny of the Saints — jodcopy citation
3. 1899·James E. Talmage·Apostle
   appeals were taken to the national court of final resort, and at last a decision was rendered sustaining the anti-polygamy laws as constitutional and therefore binding. The Church, through its chief officer, thereupon discontinued the prac- tice of plural marriage, and announced its action to the world j solemnly placing the responsibility for the change upon the nation by whose laws the renunciation had been forced. This action has been approved and confirmed by the official vote of the Church in conference assembled.^
   The Articles of Faith — apostle_bookcopy citation
4. 1907·B.H. Roberts·Seventy
   "First, perfect toleration of religious sentiment is guar- anteed. No inhabitant of this state shall ever be molested in person or property on account of his or her mode of re- ligious worship ; but polygamous or plural marriages are forever prohibited."
   Defense of the Faith Vol 1 — apostle_bookcopy citation
5. 1907·B.H. Roberts·Seventy
   Again, when the subject of the Manifesto (meaning that instrument through which plural marriages were dis- continued in the Church) was under discussion, one of the brethren chanced to remark that he assisted in framing the document for publication ; whereupon this colloquy took place :
   Defense of the Faith Vol 1 — apostle_bookcopy citation
6. 1912·B.H. Roberts·Seventy
   "If plural marriage be unlawful, then is the whole plan of salvation through the house of Israel a failure, and the entire fabric of Christianity without foundation." — A com- pendium of the doctrine of the Gospel published for mission- aries. 1898.
   Defense of the Faith Vol 2 — apostle_bookcopy citation