Contraception and birth control Birth control is not banned by the Church. However, as having children is essential for the spirit children of God to come to earth, Mormon couples are encouraged to have children.

Can Mormons use the morning after pill?

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has not made an official statement about the morning after pill specifically, but has clearly stated its stance as pro-life, said Scott Trotter, church spokesman.

Do Mormons not use birth control?

Contraception and birth control Mormons are unenthusiastic about contraception. It is an act of extreme selfishness for a married couple to refuse to have children when they are able to do so. Birth control is not banned by the Church.

How many wives does a polygamist have?

Polygamy (from Late Greek πολυγαμία, polygamía, state of marriage to many spouses) is the practice of marrying multiple spouses. When a man is married to more than one wife at the same time, sociologists call this polygyny. When a woman is married to more than one husband at a time, it is called polyandry.

Which states allow polygamy?

United States: Polygamy is illegal in all 50 states however in Utah, in February 2020, the law was significantly changed in the House and Senate to reduce polygamy to the status of a traffic ticket. It is still illegal federally according to the Edmunds Act.