God has told us Latter-day Saints that we shall be…
“God has told us Latter-day Saints that we shall be condemned if we do not enter into that principle of polygamy; and yet I have heard now and then (I am very glad to say that only a low such instances have come under my notice) a brother or a sister say, 'I am a Latter-day Saint, but I do not believe in polygamy.' Oh, what an absurd expression! What an absurd idea! A person might as well say, 'I am a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ, but I do not believe in him.'”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Polygamy is presented as essential doctrine; rejecting it is likened to denying core faith.
In simple terms: Rejecting polygamy is seen as denying essential belief.
Key Takeaway
Reflect on doctrinal consistency.
Themes
faith
doctrine
tradition
identity
Mood
thoughtful
reflective
serious
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- church meetings
- personal study
- family discussions
Key Concepts
religious authority
scriptural interpretation
cognitive dissonance
Questions to Reflect On
- Do doctrines evolve with society?
- How to reconcile personal belief with institutional teaching?
A Different Perspective
Modern members may view polygamy as obsolete.