What do polygamists call themselves?

“You’re welcome to call them Mormon or fundamentalist Mormon or for those with more than one spouse you can call them a polygamist,” Carlisle said.

What religions believe in polygamy?

In the United States, polygyny is perhaps most closely associated with the Mormon faith, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, founded by Joseph Smith in the 1830s.

Is the chosen LDS?

“I think it’s really important that everyone knows this is not an LDS project. This is 100%, written and directed by an evangelical, my partner Dallas Jenkins,” Eves said. “And basically, we had this self-funded from all different faiths and backgrounds all around the world.

What Bible says about polygamy?

John Gill comments on 1 Corinthians 7 and states that polygamy is unlawful; and that one man is to have but one wife, and to keep to her; and that one woman is to have but one husband, and to keep to him and the wife only has a power over the husband’s body, a right to it, and may claim the use of it: this power over …

Are there any Amish people that practice polygamy?

No. For some context, the Amish are descended from the 16th and 17th century European Anabaptists. There was a group of Anabaptists in Münster, Germany, that practiced polygamy. However, at the time, “Anabaptist” was a broad term that was applied to a big swath of people.

What did the Amish believe about marriage and family?

Their views on marriage and family would be similiar of that to other Protestant fundamentalist groups within the United States, believing marriage is between one man and one woman allowing them to be joined to start their own family. Commonly referencing these bible verses.

Is there any mention of polygamy in the Old Testament?

Polygamy is not forbidden in the Old Testament. Although the New Testament is largely silent on polygamy, some point to Jesus’s repetition of the earlier scriptures, noting that a man and a wife “shall become one flesh”.

Who are the Mormons who believe in polygamy?

Perhaps you are confusing them with the FLDS Church (Mormons) who practice polygamy as part of their beliefs, they have recieved much media attention appearing on Oprah as well as almost all news broadcasters after especially around the time leader Warren Jeff was imprisoned after “marrying” a young girl despite having 70 wives himself!