Many people assume if you are a Mormon you practice polygamy. This is a very common misconception that Mormons take in offense. One myth about this is that " Women outnumber the men in the Mormon society , so every women can get a chance to have a husband"... many different communities actually have more unmarried men than women. "Polygamy is all about sex" is a another myth that many polygamist families take offense to because they believe they truly love all of their spouses. Rates of polygamy have ranged many times throughout the 19th century. Latter-day Saints haven't practiced this lifestyle in a long time, and now if Mormons do practice this they will be excommunicated.
Polygamy in Mormon History
The fact that most polygamist have learned about polygamy and it is in their bible, it is obvious why so many myths have been connected with this practice and this religion. I am glad I read more into this so now I can have a greater understanding of how to the two topics are connected. It is weird how so many stereotypes can be formed towards groups that people are informed about. Have you ever thought any of these myths?
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