Modern Views on Polygamy

Note: though the facts presented in this article are backed by Mormon-supported sources, the opinions expressesd are those of the author.

Church downplays polygamy
The modern Church downplays polygamy in the history of the Church. Modern Church-provided study manuals nearly completely ignore the subject. For example:


 * During a 1998 interview with Larry King, President Hinckley replied when asked about polygamy: "The figures I have are from -- between two percent and five percent of our people were involved in it. It was a very limited practice; carefully safeguarded. In 1890, that practice was discontinued...That's 118 years ago. It's behind us...I condemn it [the current practice of polygamy], yes, as a practice, because I think it is not doctrinal. It is not legal. And this church takes the position that we will abide by the law."
 * "Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith" (2007) intentionally avoids the topic of plural marriage because it does not apply to our day and is no longer practiced. It also does not mention that Joseph practiced polygamy even though he was married to at least 24 women.