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- Church admits for the first time how many wives founder Joseph Smith had
- One was aged just 14, and several were already married to friends of his
- The polygamy was an ‘excruciating ordeal’ for his first wife Emma
- Smith was reluctant to be polygamist, and was forced by angels
Mormon leaders have finally admitted that the church’s founder and prophet, Joseph Smith, took as many as 40 wives, some already married and one only 14 years old.
Smith, who wrote the Book of Mormon and established the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, had been portrayed in church materials as a loyal partner to his loving spouse Emma.
The church’s acknowledgement is part of an effort to be more open about its history as members increasingly encounter claims about the faith on the internet.
Many Mormons, especially those with polygamous ancestors, say they were well aware that Smith’s successor, Brigham Young, practiced polygamy when he led the flock in Salt Lake City, The New York Times reports.
However, they did not know the full truth about Smith.
Its like he spent a lot of time reading the Old Testament where David had an unknown number of wives, Solomon had like 1,000 wives and concubines. The self proclaimed religious leaders all have something in common.
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