Celestial Marriage

Question: Remember a little thing called the Boston Tea Party? How would our founding fathers feel about this list? Accounts Receivable Tax Building Permit Tax CDL license Tax Cigarette Tax Corporate Income Tax Dog License Tax Excise Taxes Federal Income Tax Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA) Fishing License Tax Food License Tax Fuel Permit Tax Gasoline Tax (42 cents per gallon) Gross Receipts Tax Hunting License Tax Inheritance Tax Inventory Tax IRS Interest Charges IRS Penalties (tax on top of tax) Liquor Tax Luxury Taxes Marriage License Tax Medicare Tax Personal Property Tax Property Tax Real Estate Tax Service Charge Tax Social Security Tax Road Usage Tax Sales Tax Recreational Vehicle Tax School Tax State Income Tax State Unemployment Tax (SUTA) Telephone Federal Excise Tax Telephone Federal Universal Service Fee Tax Telephone Federal, State and Local Surcharge Taxes Telephone Minimum Usage Surcharge Tax Telephone Recurring and Non-recurring Charges Tax Telephone State and Local Tax Telephone Usage Charge Tax Utility Taxes Vehicle License Registration Tax Vehicle Sales Tax Watercraft Registration Tax Well Permit Tax Workers Compensation Tax

Answer: I posted the SAME EXACT LIST just the other day. Glad you saw it, read it, and agree that our forefathers must be rolling over in their graves at how much Americans are being taxed.

Question: The Boston Beacon is a newspaper. John is a political reporter who works as an employee of the Beacon. One? The Boston Beacon is a newspaper. John is a political reporter who works as an employee of the Beacon. One of the suburban congressional districts has a hotly contested Democratic primary. The two main candidates are Phyllis a mother with three teen age daughters, and Patrick who has no children. Abortion rights is one of the key issues in the race. Phyllis is against all abortions except when the life of the mother is threatened by the pregnancy. Patrick favors a woman’s “right to choose”. John is personally very “pro-choice”. The Beacon has taken a “pro-choice” position and has endorsed Patrick in the congressional race. Barry, a bartender friend of John, tells John that Phyllis said , “If one of my daughters ever got pregnant before marriage, I’d send her to Europe and tell her to come back unpregnant.” Barry heard Phyllis say this at a private cocktail party held by Jane at which Barry was working for Continental Catering. Phyllis was half drunk when she said it and did not think that her statements would ever become public. John writes a story stating that Phyllis is a hypocrite because she has paid for an abortion for one of her daughters. Edith is John’s editor at the Beacon and his immediate supervisor. When John submits the story Edith questions him about his sources. It is normal for editors to require that reporters have at least two sources for stories. John tells Edith that he has confirmed the story with the daughter and an employee of the clinic, but that the sources have demanded anonymity. It is not unusual for reporters to keep their sources anonymous even from their editors. Unbeknownst to Edith and anyone else at the Beacon, John has never talked to any of Phyllis’s daughters or any abortion clinic. John feels that it is fair to make up the story because it “could have happened”. Edith is ecstatic because Edith despises Phyllis and would hate to see Phyllis become a congresswoman. The Beacon runs the story three days before the election. Phyllis complains that the story “never happened”, but Phyllis loses in an extremely tight race. Phyllis has sued the Beacon, Edith, John, Barry, and Continental Catering. John, Edith and the Beacon have claimed First Amendment privilege. REQUIRED: 1.Is First Amendment (Free Press) privilege a good defense for John, Edith, and the Beacon? Why(not)? 2.Assuming that First Amendment does not protect John, Edith, and the Beacon, who, if any, among them has liability for the story to Phyllis? Why(not)? 3.Assuming that one or more of John, Edith, and the Beacon have liability to Phyllis do any of them have the right to collect from their co-defendants or any other party? Why(not)? 4.Who, if anyone, amongst Jane, Barry, and/or Continental Catering have liability to Phyllis for revealing her semi drunken statement? Why(not)? 5.Assuming that one or more of Jane, Barry and/or Continental Catering have liability to Phyllis do any of them have the right to collect from their co-defendants or any other party? Why(not)?

Answer: Requirement 1) DO YOUR OWN HOMEWORK. If you can't figure out the right answers then you shouldn't be in the class.

Question: Could anybody recommand a good divorce lawyer in great boston area? Husband cheats and doesn't want to be loyal to the marriage. I have three young children with him, and am a full time mom. What can I do to make sure the children get what they deserve?

Answer: Adam Kretowics, 896 Beacon Street, Boston, MA Andrew Guisbond, 63 Chatham Street, Boston, MA Lyn Erickson, 101 Tremont Street, Suite 412, Boston, MA Joseph Chancellor, Two International Place, 16th Floor, Boston, MA John Michael Ricci, 132 Lincoln Street, Boston, MA

Question: Do "progressives" care more about marriage equality or making the 10th Amendment useless? http://thephoenix.com/Boston/news/105313-gay-marriage-win-progressive-agenda-loss/ Recently, a federal judge in Boston ruled that the "Defense of Marriage" Act violates the 10th Amendment. I regard this as correct, as it does infringe upon the right of the states to define marriage. I also regard the "Defense of Marriage" Act as unconstitutional as it violates the full faith and credit clause and the contract clause. For libertarians like myself, there is no dilemma with this decision, as I support both the 10th Amendment and marriage equality. However, for the "progressives," and the "conservatives," this decision is not something either can wholeheartedly support. The "progressives" want marriage equality, but don't want the 10th Amendment to be used to overturn "progressive" federal legislation that is not authorized by the Constitution. The "conservatives" want to use the 10th Amendment to overturn Obama's health care law, but support the "Defense of Marriage" law. Does this decision show that the 10th Amendment is not necessarily a left-wing or right-wing issue? If the 10th Amendment is used to declare "progressive" federal legislation unconstitutional, couldn't the people of states where this legislation is popular just pass the same kinds of laws at the state level (although obviously exceptions need to be made for state-level legislation that violates the Bill of Rights)? For example, I don't see anything in the Constitution that prohibits a state from implementing a Canadian/British style single-payer health care program (although, since Congress is not authorized by the Constitution to pass such legislation, I regard a federal version of this program as unconstitutional).

Answer: The 10th Amendment should not be used to deny people rights, period.

Question: WHERE IS A FANCY RESTAURANT IN BOSTON? somewhere you could celebrate a 25th marriage anniversary? i don't know shit about restaurants in boston, so..

Answer: Strega in the north end is incredible! Everyone there knows so much about everything...if you go ask for Carlo...he is the best and will always make sure you get the best of whatever you order! Its an Italian restaurant...its formal but you can also wear jeans and a nice top...its a smaller restaurant but the best Italian in the North End!

Question: Can I have your input on a sex-less relationship? There is something that was popular in the early 1900s called a "Boston Marriage" where two women were intimate on an emotional and intellectual level, but not necessarily sexually. It's true intimacy without sex and I think two people could get very close. Does anyone know anything about this or is anyone involved in a relationship like this? I am with a girl and i think we are moving in this direction for religious reasons.

Answer: Yes. I am in a hetero marriage without sex. It is extremely painful for me to have sex due to an operation I had as a teen. We tried it a couple of times, but my husband didn't like hurting me. We are extremely close and he is my partner and best friend. We absolutely adore each other and, other than sex, are as close as two people could possibly be. We have been married for almost 10 happy years. ETA: Religiously, I disagree with you, and think that committed sex is NOT what 'god' was referring to, but pagan ritual sex. However, I will say that when sex is not a factor, you know the person is with you because of your emotional and intellectual compatibility. You aren't unattracted to each other, on the contrary, but your love becomes something deeper than mere flesh and physical sex.

Question: I thought that Democratic politicains who promote same sex marriage . . .? have claimed that homosexuality would not be taught or promoted to kids through the school systems in the states that allow gay marriage. What happened in Massachussetts? http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2007/02/07/schools_ask_court_to_dismiss_suit_over_homosexuality_discussions/

Answer: Did you actually read that article? How does one "teach" homosexuality exactly? Homosexuals exist. Welcome to reality. If teacher was discussing WWII by your logic, said teacher would be promoting Nazism. That's just plain silly.

Question: Massachusetts Effort to End Same-Sex Marriage Is Dead. good or bad? BOSTON - Another round in the Massachusetts gay marriage debate began Thursday, as activists both pro and con gathered at the Statehouse before lawmakers decided whether to support or sink a constitutional amendment defining marriage as the union of a man and a woman. ‘‘It’s not like we’re looking for something extra,” said Jeremy Spiegel of Stoughton as he stood on one side of Beacon Street holding a sign that read, ‘‘No Discrimination in the Constitution.” He added: ‘‘Same-sex couple just want the same rights as straight couples.” But across the road, Travis Housman of Lynn had the opposite opinion. He said marriage historically has been between the sexes, not within them, but more fundamentally, he wanted the Legislature to allow state residents to vote on the matter in 2008. Gay marriage supporters were working to kill the proposed amendment by forcing Thursday’s constitutional convention to recess without taking action on the proposal. ‘‘If we lose, we lose, but we want the right to vote on it,” Housman said. The amendment needs the support of just 25 percent of the Legislature, or 50 lawmakers, to move forward. It must then be approved again in the next legislative session to wind up on the November 2008 ballot. In 2002, former Senate President Thomas Birmingham adjourned the convention before a vote. Senate President Robert Travaglini has said he intended to bring the question to debate and resolution, but on Wednesday indicated he would entertain a motion by lawmakers to adjourn or recess before voting on the amendment. It would take 101 votes to recess or adjourn. A vote to recess indicates lawmakers intend to reconvene the convention before year’s end, though it was not immediately clear if they would be required to do so. Adjournment would end the convention and kill the amendment. http://news.bostonherald.com/localPolitics/view.bg?articleid=166499&format=text

Answer: It's good. People have to stop caring about who sleeps with who. It does not matter.

Question: Is New Hampshire The Next State To Legalize Gay Marriage? It's looking good so far... http://www.boston.com/news/local/new_hampshire/articles/2009/05/15/nh_set_to_ok_same_sex_marriage/

Answer: Soon. I know I've said that many times, but it looks like it will happen in the next two weeks. The bill has gone through a re-write already and now the governor wants another before he'll sign. It's soooooo frustrating because they're adding a ton of extra language to appease the fundies. Many think the extra language will make it too broad and unconstitutional. You can read more here: http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/10984/nh-governor-lynch-to-sign-on-to-marriage-equality-with-additional-religious-protections After reading that you will realize the concern: The religious exemption is so large and so broad it opens the possibility of abuse in the form of discrimination in the name of religion. As a result I see court case(s) in the future. Ugh.

Question: Marriage at 18? Im 16 and my boyfriend is 18. We have been in a long distance relationship for almost 9 months and are so in love. It was love at first sight when we met on christmas day. We talk about marriage and kids all the time, planning our future. If we stay together, i am moving to Boston in 2 years to live with him for a year (taking a gap year before university). I would love to get married to him when i turn 18 but he doesnt want to get married until we're financially secure and hes finished uni. I know hes being sensible and its clearly the right thing to do but i really really want to get married to him as soon as possible!!!! What are your thoughts???? Just to clarify, we have been in a long distance relationship for 9 months but we see each other like once a month, and we spent the whole 2 months of summer together and went on holiday together, so its not like we dont see each other or talk to each other. We talk about an hour everyday.

Answer: I got married at 18 we struggled in the Beginning but know we have our own company a beautiful home and 3 kids w/one on the way. If u guys are committed and u both want it u can do it it just takes work faith and love

Question: Are there any Biblical references to God granting authority to church officials? My girlfriend is a Mormon and I am Christian. In my opinion they are the same thing but lets pretend there not for the sake of argument. One Mormon practice is Celestial Marriage. In order to perform a Celestial Marriage you must be a member of the priesthood who has been granted the authority by God. My question is, are there any biblical references to God bestowing any such authority to men on earth in these times?

Answer: Yes and No. Authority to MINISTER. But no authority to "Lord it over" the people. Below are scriptural the qualifications: (1 Timothy 3:1-7) . . .If any man is reaching out for an office of overseer, he is desirous of a fine work. The overseer should therefore be irreprehensible, a husband of one wife, moderate in habits, sound in mind, orderly, hospitable, qualified to teach, not a drunken brawler, not a smiter, but reasonable, not belligerent, not a lover of money, a man presiding over his own household in a fine manner, having children in subjection with all seriousness; (if indeed any man does not know how to preside over his own household, how will he take care of God’s congregation?) not a newly converted man, for fear that he might get puffed up [with pride] and fall into the judgment passed upon the Devil. Moreover, he should also have a fine testimony from people on the outside, in order that he might not fall into reproach and a snare of the Devil. . . (Titus 1:7-9) . . .For an overseer must be free from accusation as God’s steward, not self-willed, not prone to wrath, not a drunken brawler, not a smiter, not greedy of dishonest gain,  but hospitable, a lover of goodness, sound in mind, righteous, loyal, self-controlled,  holding firmly to the faithful word as respects his [art of] teaching, that he may be able both to exhort by the teaching that is healthful and to reprove those who contradict. (2 Corinthians 1:24) . . .Not that we are the masters over YOUR faith, but we are fellow workers for YOUR joy, for it is by [YOUR] faith that YOU are standing. (Luke 22:25-27) . . .But he said to them: “The kings of the nations lord it over them, and those having authority over them are called Benefactors.  YOU, though, are not to be that way. But let him that is the greatest among YOU become as the youngest, and the one acting as chief as the one ministering.  For which one is greater, the one reclining at the table or the one ministering? Is it not the one reclining at the table? But I am in YOUR midst as the one ministering. . .

Question: If I become a Mormon Convert and My Husband is Not can I still enter into the Celestial Kingdom? I've heard conflicting stories about this. Some have said, yes you can still enter into the CK after death and others say that it can only be done with a temple marriage. Insight?

Answer: Here's how I understand what will happen. After both of you die, there will be records of your births, deaths, marriage, children, etc. The LDS Church collects and compiles these types of records. If you or your husband have LDS relatives, then after you've been dead a year, they will be able to be baptized for your husband, and perform a "sealing" marriage in yours and your husband's behalf. Your husband will have the chance in the period between death and resurrection to accept or reject these ordinances. Either way, if you've been faithful, you will have been sealed and will be able to receive the highest degree of glory. There is speculation as to whether you will be able to be married to someone else after that or not. I believe you will have the chance, but I don't know.

Question: Where do Celestial Church of Christ Members hold weddings? (Nigerian CCC)? What is the process in short form? Are there guest? Is Mormon religion and CCC(nigerian) the same? Would the bride and groom invite friends and family? Is the ceremony held at night?How would you compare this wedding to a traditional Christian wedding? Do the Bride or Groom have to go through some sort of 6 week cleansing before the marriage?

Answer: Celestial Church of Christ is a spiritual, world-wide, united, indivisible Holy Church which came into the world from heaven by DIVINE ORDER on the 29th of September 1947 in Porto Novo, Republic of Benin through the founder of the Church, the Reverend, Pastor, Prophet, Founder Samuel Bilehou Joseph Oshoffa (1909 - 1985). The Church is well known with Parishes, Dioceses all over the world with its International Headquarters in Nigeria. There is absolutely no connection betwen The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the CCC. I suggest that you do a Google search for further information.

Question: Can somebody give me an overview on the Mormon religion? I'm dating a Mormon boy named Frankie, and I love him very much. We've been talking for 9 months, and just recently have been dating. I've asked him some questions about his religion. One of them was about polygamous marriage. I asked him if the Mormons still do it, and he said not since the 1850s. And he said something about a Celestial Marriage. I know you all have your opinions on this, so feel free to share. Thanks ;) For those who should ask what religion I am, I'm a Christian.

Answer: I am LDS and a Christian as well. I'll start out by saying that Mormons are encouraged to date and marry within their faith. Obviously he's dating you but it might come up later. We're encouraged to marry in the temple. Only 2 Mormons who each pass a worthiness interview can marry there. That is what he was referring to when he mentioned a "celestial marriage". We believe that Marriage can be for eternity, not simply for this life. Overview: The name of the Church is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (aka LDS or Mormon) We are Christians We do believe in the Bible We do pray to God only We believe Jesus suffered and died so that we can overcome sin and death. A few differences: We believe that after the death of the early apostles there was an apostasy and that Christ's church disappeared from the earth. We believe that Jesus Christ and God appeared to Joseph Smith in 1820 answering his sincere prayer. Eventually he was called to be a prophet and was instructed to restore Christ's church to the earth. Joseph Smith was also led to an ancient record of scripture that was written by prophets who lived in the Americas and he translated it by the power of God. Today it is known as The Book of Mormon. We encourage everyone to read it and pray to God to find out for themselves, from God, if it is true scripture or not. A few other things. We don't typically drink alcohol, coffee, or tea, smoke, abuse drugs, use tobacco, view erotic material, or engage in pre-marital or extra-marital sexual activities. We can drink caffeine although some chose not to. We typically honor the sabbath day by not shopping, spending money (forcing others to work), work, or seeking active entertainment. I'd have to check the dates, but polygamy was discontinued in about 1890 give or take a few years. Hope that helps.

Question: According to Mormons - What is the purpose of Baptizing the Dead? The purpose and function of temples is for the practice of eternal ordinances including primarily baptism for the dead, endowments, and celestial marriages.

Answer: Temples are for the performing of ordinances as you said. First, we do ordinances for ourselves. These ordinances involve covenants with God. We do not believe that these ordinances can replace good works. Indeed that go hand in hand with works, and the blessings promised are contingent upon our faithfulness. We also do ordinances for the dead. We believe that after this life, our bodies and our spirits are seperated for a time. During this time we are given a chance to continue to progress. Those who did not receive God's truth will be given a chance to hear and receive it. One of the commandments of God is to be baptized and to recieve his ordinances and covenents. Since during this time after death, bodies and spirits are seperate, they cannot be baptized, so they are baptized vicariously in LDS temples, so they can receive these ordinances. By being baptized for them, we do not guarantee that they will accept it, but we give them the chance to do so. The same goes for endowments and celestial marriages which are the most important aspect of God's plan as the family is central to it. Our greatest happiness will come through progressing with our families through eternity. I should mention that celestial marriage is essential to attain the highest level of glory and happiness. Those who do not accept eternal marriage and these ordinances will still be granted their kingdom of happiness, but it will not be equal to those who accept the fullness of God's Gospel. We believe that only those who deny the Holy Ghost will be punished eternally. All others will receive a degree of glory.

Question: Mormons/LDS Why is it that you never bring up polygamy in the Celestial Kingdom?? I just dont get it...When people ask questions about the FLDS....Mormons will never bring up the Earthly Law vs Celestial Law..meaning that LDS believe in polygamy in the CK. You know within mormonism all the polygamy of the past is happening right now...they were "sealed" in the temple right???? ALL the prophets..... Single mormon women that die will be sealed to a man that already has a wife, right? see ...http://au.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080508094748AAyA1ND&r=w#Qrl9K2bOG3mSoPOIXHhz Dallin Oaks remarried and was sealed to his second wife. The sealing to his FIRST wife, who passed away, WAS NOT CANCELLED. He is a spiritual polygamist, and because of the Mormon belief that marriage is eternal, and going BY that belief, he will live in the Celestial Kingdom WITH HIS TWO WIVES as a POLYGAMIST. As for today, I believe the ONLY form of polygamy CONDONED by the LDS hierarchy is spiritual polygamy. RIGHT? palmermo--- you should know that if a worthy temple going women dies it is not fair that she go to the telestial, or terrestrial kingdoms! AND you must be sealed to a worthy mate in the celestial kingdom! She will be linked up to a married man...See, you're still doing it..:) Valentina, the FLDS and LDS stemed from the same first few prophets Joseph Smith and Brigham Young...They broke off in 1930 I believe... after the 2nd manisfesto banning polygamy. So to say they "HAVE NOTHING to DO with the LDS" is not accurate! They read the B of Mormon too. They are following the original teachings thats ALL! Thanks Prince and R.Rosskopf...I know I can be a thorn in your side, But I appreciate your open and blunt answers., and not dancing around the topic. Thats all... Believe me, I've been in your shoes while a member. Its a complex religion. :) Qman, I hear you on the watering down of the LDS church over time.. And when Hinkley and others come out and state wishy washy answers or lies, it makes things worse.IMO..:) Steve Duck..Mormon scriptur contridics it self..D and C 132 is all about Polygamy and its rank with marriages in heaven as being first...IMO..Thanks for your honesty. I think most LDS dont really want to think highly about polygamy in the CK..I did not either.. Brother G...Im just ging by what prophets of the LDS church has said about the issu.thats all...They are clear to me what they believe... Isolde..It complicated, obviously with all the CONFUSION with different members. The modern member is mixed up right? I think so. imjustme..Joseph Smith and Brigham Young and many other mormon leaders taught that all "worthy" priesthood holders will BE polygamists when they reach the CK. Thats just a fact. Bigondru---You say polygamy is not "allowed".. Not here on Earth, but for sure it is allowed in the celestial kingdom....Joseph Smith revealed the doctrine of "Celestial Marriage" (polygamy) to followers as the only way to attain the "fullness of exaltation." The full revelation was recorded in their Doctrine and Covenants; section 132, making it "scripture" to Mormon faithful!! Granny Goose, Thanks for your answer.. Whitewash...to say the least! That just make things look worse IMO...talkng about the leaders here... I was a member for many years....(temple and all) (thats another subject) Mormon McDucky... You say "I mean if it's not valid in heaven anyways... why do you care so much? Seems sort of silly to get upset over something you don't see as true or real." Since the leaders and mormon church in general keep new converts and young mormons in he dark about that SUBJECT, I am going to tell them the truth before they have to ask...Because if I had known "half" of mormon doctrine before I joined the church I would NOT have... I was already married into it and socially and spiritually "connected" Thats not fair to hurt people like that.. So I am spreading real facts..and informing people....(before hand) Thats FAIR! NOT at all that I believe it....(now)

Answer: hmm wondering how everybody knows that the 2nd wives were sealed to these men? I remembered in primary that i as a man can only be sealed for eternity with one wife. If a woman is widowed, but was sealed to her first husband, I don't think she can be sealed to her next husband and visa-versa. I don't think the 2nd wives of a widower can be sealed to him if he is sealed to his first wife.

Question: Another question for Mormons about eternal marriage.? I was talking to my favourite Mormon friend yesterday, and she was telling me that some people convert to Mormonism who don't actually believe it because they're married to a Mormon or something like that. That got me to thinking about something. Let's suppose two people got married, and both of them converted to Mormonism. They got baptized, and they lived consistently with Mormon principles and all that. But only one of them believed. The other was just going through the motions. And let's say they had their marriage sealed for eternity. Would it stick? At the resurrection, would they be married? Is it possible for a person to go to the Celestial kingdom if they go through all the motions, but they don't actually believe any of it? Pastor Art, the biggest problem with your answer is that it doesn't address my question.

Answer: Very interesting question. I'll give my 2 cents. God knows our hearts. He knows our sincerity. We would be judged accordingly. Do we cease to progress after we die? Is there any more time for progression after death? I think there is. And Peter taught as much. In 1 Peter 3:18-20 and 1 Peter 4:6, Pater tells us that we continue to learn and are taught the gospel after death. In your scenario, while one of the couple may have "just gone through the motions," I think in the next life they will continue to be taught the gospel, and since they would have the perspective of being in heaven, they just might take it all a little more sincerely. Do they make it to the Celestial Kingdom? I do not know. There are levels to that kingdom; perhaps at a lower one.

Question: I'm putting together a list of commonly used "mormon" phrases- such as, "blessed," "eternal companion," etc. Can you help me with some other terms that are unique to this faith? 1- Blessed 2- Eternal Companion 3- Marital Relations 4- Outer Darkness 5- Celestial marriage 6- Return with honor

Answer: There is an entire a-z list on this blog. I hope it helps you with your project. http://www.city-data.com/forum/christianity/233375-z-dictionary-mormon-language-words-phrases.html

Question: Bill Paxton from "Big Love" is on with Teri Gross on NPR.? Want to listen? They're discussing celestial marriage. Now she's talking about "The Flight of the Concords".. so funny. Brett and Jermaine Now she's talking about "The Flight of the Concords".. so funny. Brett and Jermaine

Answer: You mean he's discussing what he perceives is the doctrine on celestial marriage based on a show that is complete fiction and gets several things wrong.

Question: Mormons: What was the motivation and sentiment for polygamy in the Church? Brother Cannon remarked that people wondered how many wives and children I had. He may inform them that I shall have wives and children by the million, and glory, and riches, and power, and dominion, and kingdom after kingdom, and reign triumphantly. Author: Brigham Young Source: Journal Of Discourses Volume: 8 Page: 179 Brother George A. Smith has been reading a little out of the revelation concerning celestial marriage, and I want to say to my sisters that if you lift you heels against this revelation, and say that you would obliterate it, and put it out of existence if you had the power to nullify and destroy it, I say that if you imbibe that spirit and feeling, you will go to hell, just as sure as you are living women. Author: Brigham Young Source: Journal Of Discourses Volume: 17 Page: 159 A few years ago one of my wives, when talking about wives leaving their husbands said, "I wish my husband's wives would leave him, every soul of them except myself." That is the way they all feel, more or less, at times, both old and young. Author: Brigham Young Source: Journal Of Discourses Volume: 9 Page: 195 Some try to say how many wives the Governor of Utah has, but if they can tell, they can tell more than I can, for I do not know how many I have; I have not counted them up for many years. I did not know how many I had before I left the United States I had so many. I heard that I had ninety. Why bless your souls, ninety is not a beginning. You might ask me if I have ever seen them all; I answer no; I see a few of them I pick up myself here. I have lots, and scores I never see nor shall not until the morning of the resurrection. Author: Brigham Young Source: The Essential Brigham Young Page: 94 Now if any of you will deny the plurality of wives, and continue to do so, I promise that you will be damned; and I will go still further and say, take this revelation, or any other revelation that the Lord has given, and deny it in your feelings, and I promise that you will be damned. Author: Brigham Young Source: Journal Of Discourses Volume: 3 Page: 266 Now, if you want to get into darkness, brethren and sisters, begin to oppose this revelation. Sisters, you begin to say before your husbands, or husbands you begin to say before your wives, "I do not believe in the principle of polygamy, and I intend to instruct my children against it." Oppose it in this way, and teach your children to do the same, and if you do not become as dark as midnight there is no truth in Mormonism. Author: Orson Pratt Source: Journal Of Discourses Volume: 17 Page: 225 Some people have supposed that the doctrine of plural marriage was a sort of superfluity, or non-essential to the salvation or exaltation of mankind. In other words, some of the Saints have said, and believe, that a man with one wife, sealed to him by the authority of the Priesthood for time and eternity, will receive an exaltation as great and glorious, if he is faithful, as he possibly could with more than one. I want here to enter my solemn protest against this idea, for I know it is false. There is no blesssing [blessing] promised except upon conditions, and no blessing can be obtained by mankind except by faithful compliance with the conditions, or law, upon which the same is promised. The marriage of one woman to a man for time and eternity by the sealing power, according to the law of God, is a fulfillment of the celestial law of marriage in part-and is good so far as it goes-and so far as a man abides these conditions of the law, he will receive his reward therefor [therefore], and this reward, or blessing, he could not obtain on any other grounds or conditions. But this is only the beginning of the law, not the whole of it. Therefore, whoever has imagined that he could obtain the fullness of the blessings pertaining to this celestial law, by complying with only a portion of its conditions, has deceived himself. He cannot do it. Author: Joseph Fielding Smith Source: Journal Of Discourses Volume: 20 Page: 29

Answer: just like all things in the cult: Joseph Smith did not like other churches so he made up his own to fit what he wanted