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The Mormon corridor refers to the areas of western North America that were settled between 1850 and approximately 1890 by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), who are commonly called "Mormons". [30] In academic literature, the area is also commonly called the Mormon culture region. [31] [32]
A celestial marriage is thought to continue forever into the afterlife if the man and woman do not break their covenants. [15] Thus, eternally married couples are often referred to as being "sealed" to each other. Sealed couples who keep their covenants are also promised to have their posterity sealed to them in the afterlife. [15]
A diagrammed timeline of humanity according to LDS teachings called the plan of salvation showing potential destinations on the right side after death.. In the church's plan of salvation noncelibate gay and lesbian individuals will not be allowed in the top tier of heaven to receive exaltation unless they repent during mortality, and a heterosexual marriage is a requirement for exaltation.
The term "celestial marriage" is still used in the polygamous sense by Mormon fundamentalists denominations which branched from the LDS Church. [citation needed] In the LDS Church today, both men and women may enter a celestial marriage with only one living partner at a time. [citation needed] A man may be sealed to more than one woman.
Joseph Smith expressed opposition to White-Black marriages, but endorsed polygamous marriage between White Mormon men and Native American women. [49] [50] [19] In 1843 church founder Joseph Smith wrote, "Had I [anything] to do with the Negro I would confine them by strict [l]aw to their own species," in reference to interracial marriage.
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Church leaders encourage members to marry and have children, and as a result, Latter-day Saint families tend to be larger than average. All sexual activity outside of marriage is considered a serious sin. All homosexual activity is considered sinful and same-sex marriages are not performed or supported by the LDS Church.
The Secret Life of Mormon Wives is raising eyebrows for several reasons, including Demi and Bret Engemann’s 16-year age difference. “So if you don’t know, my husband and I are 16 years apart ...