There is more to my religion than polygamy.

 When people think of polygamy they often assume that plural marriage IS the religion and its not. Polygamy is Part of my religion.

It is a very important part of my religion but a part none the less.

 I cant think of a much better way to describe my religion then Joseph Smith did with the articles of faith. The Articles of Faith

1. We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost.
2. We believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam’s transgression.
3. We believe that through the Atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel.
4. We believe that the first principles and ordinances of the Gospel are: first, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, Repentance; third, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; fourth, Laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost.
5. We believe that a man must be called of God, by prophecy, and by the laying on of hands by those who are in authority, to preach the Gospel and administer in the ordinances thereof.
6. We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church, namely, apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, and so forth.
7. We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, and so forth.
8. We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God.
9. We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God.
10. We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes; that Zion (the New Jerusalem) will be built upon the American continent; that Christ will reign personally upon the earth; and, that the earth will be renewed and receive its paradisiacal glory.
11. We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may.
12. We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law.
13. We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; indeed, we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul—We believe all things, we hope all things, we have endured many things, and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things.

-Joseph Smith-Polygamy is commanded by god as part of our religion but is not the sum all of what we believe.     

Colorado City Sunset

Women wanting to become polygamists

I know for a fact that there are many women who are willing and insistent that they live polygamy. Most of which were probably raised to believe that way. But what about the women who were not taught from childhood that polygamy is a good way of life?

 

I’ve heard stories about women who were not raised in a polygamist community and yet wanted to become polygamists. And I know of and know personally women who were not raised in a polygamist life style and yet they were drawn towards it and are now living plural marriage.

 

Are there women wanting to become polygamists out there, who are not already living in a polygamist community? If so what is it that draws you towards a polygamist lifestyle?

 

Is it because you believe it is a true principle?

Do you believe that a good man is worth sharing?

Are you looking for the support that can be gained by having sister wives?

 

What are your reasons for wanting to become a polygamist? If you have any thoughts or answers please feel free to leave a comment.

Are Woman Forced to Live Polygamy?

Are Woman Forced to Live Polygamy?  

No. There is a common misconception that all polygamist women have been brainwashed and forced into polygamist relationships. And if you support this theory I say to you. Clearly you have never met our women. 

15 Questions About Polygamy Answered

Answered Questions on Polygamy

1. What is a normal day in the life of a polygamist?A day in the life of a polygamist is much the same as that of anybody else in the world. You wake up go to work come home go to the movies, work in the yard, check your myspace and emails, play Halo 2 at a friends house or take your dog for a walk. Having more than one mom doesn’t seriously affect my day to day life as much as many would think.  

2. Are you associated to the Mormon church?No I am not. Although people in the Mormon church and I believe in much the same things ( Joseph Smith, Book of Mormon) There are several belief difference that make my religion completely separate from that of the church.  
 3. What makes you believe in Polygamy?

·         I believe that Joseph Smith is a prophet of god

·         I believe that God told Joseph smith that Plural Marriage was a celestial Principle and commanded him to live it.

·         I also believe that God is unchanging and so are his principles (which means that he doesn’t change his mind about what he requires of his people)

·         Which leads me to believe in the 1886 revelation to John Taylor which states that Plural Marriage is an everlasting principle and will always be required of God’s servants.  
 

4. Is Polygamy all about sex?I wish I could answer no to that question. There are undoubtedly sick people out there that probably use Polygamy for sex. However Polygamy the way it is intended to be lived is as far from a sex acquisition tool as a nuclear war head.  
 

5. What are feeling on Warren Jeffs?Warren Jeffs is an evil man who Gained power over the FLDS church and used that power to further his own wants and pleasures. He twisted and warped what was once a good (even if not all true) religious belief into a cult. And in doing so he Stole millions of Dollars, destroyed numerous families and ruined countless lives.    
 

6. Do you have any encounters with Colorado City?I live in a small Town called Centennial Park which is located less than a mile south of Colorado City AZ and Hildale UT. I lived in Colorado City for a time and went to the public school there for several years. I know many people who live there and go there on almost a daily basis. However I am not part of the infamous FLDS church. I am part of a less known and much smaller Polygamist organization.
 

7. Did you grow up in a polygamist family?No I did not. I was born in Cancun Mexico I moved to centennial Park with My Parents when I was 10. My parents then split up and got remarried. However for the protection of my parents I will not tell you which live in a plural marriage. 
 

8. Do you think everyone should do Polygamy?Absolutely Not It takes a great amount of dedication to make a polygamous relationship work. Most people don’t have what it takes, even some who believe the same religion, (believing in the religion does not require that you live polygamy) can choose not to. And I most certainly don’t think that anyone should live polygamy that does not do it for the right reasons. Because Its people like that who give Polygamy a bad name. 
 

9. Are Polygamists Christians?Not necessarily. Many religions believe in polygamy not just fundamentalist Mormons.
 

10. How would you recommend the government change marriage laws?I like Chris Weigant’s idea of how the Government should view marriage. “I personally think the term “marriage” should be reserved for religion — each religious faith can decide however they want to define the term for themselves — and people should only be able to get a “civil union” from the government. The term “marriage” should be banned from any official government documents, and “civil union” replaced instead. A civil union should be all about financial ties. People entering into a civil union should be treated like a corporate merger — the civil union would spell out exactly what the financial consequences were, and no more.”
 

11. If the government allows plural marriage should they allow gay marriage?I strongly believe that being Gay is wrong, however I also believe in the fundamental principle that human beings have the right to choose the way they want to live their lives.  So yes I believe that gays should also be able to get married.
 

12. Are you persecuted for your beliefs?For the most part no. the most I’ve ever been persecuted because of my beliefs was when I played on my high school basketball team. The Students at the other schools were always really hostile and there were several times that fights almost broke out. Not just with our players but also with our fans.
 

13. What is your take on HBO’s show Big Love?I have never watched it but from what I’ve heard of big love, it sounds very interesting. Not only to see they way they portray plural marriage but also because many of the plots and story lines closely resemble real stories from real polygamists and polygamist groups. For Example the Green Brothers in Big Love seem strangely like the LeBaron Brothers Ervil and Joel LeBaron who were the leaders of a polygamist organization from Mexico. Ervil LeBaron was the mastermind behind the murder of a man name Rullen Allred. Which is shockingly familiar to the shooting of  Roman in big love. Also in Big love Romans Polygamist group is called the U.E.B. ( United Effort Brotherhood) which is shockingly close to the real organization formerly ran by warren jeffs call the U.E.P ( United Effort Plan)   
 

14. How does dating work in a Polygamist group?I don’t know how it is looked at in other Polygamist groups but in mine it is frowned upon but not prohibited.  
 

15. How do children interact with more than one mother?As in monogamist families, polygamist families are all ran a little different. However I interact with my other mothers like I interact with a step mom or an aunt. I respect them, do what they say and love them but its still a different relationship than what I have with my “birth mother”.

My first post

This is the first official MeandPolygamy post I don’t yet have anything interesting or extraordinary to share with you, but be assured that when I do you will know about it.