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By Rachel Bruner, About.com Guide to Latter-day Saints since 2002

The Family: A Proclamation to the World

Thursday October 4, 2007
The Family: A Proclamation to the World, by the First Presidency and Twelve Apostles, clearly defines what we believe about families and how the family is the basic unit of God's plan.

Also see the Family Life and Marriage category for additional resources.
Comments
October 18, 2007 at 3:19 pm
(1) Brenda says:

Because of problems with a Bishop my husband has quit going to church because of my children I do not go we are in the same church and I am not allowed because of Daughter-in-law to speak to my son or grandchildren so I do not go to church I do not feel welcome or comfortable only one church in the town. what do I do now/

May 31, 2008 at 5:44 pm
(2) Daniel says:

I simpathize with your plight. I wish I could have responded in a more timely fashion.

Has the conflict between your husband and bishop been resolved at all?
What about the conflict between you and your daughter-in-law?
Do you have any local friends to help you get through it?
How is your testimony? I recall when I had none.

August 8, 2008 at 7:29 pm
(3) Cheryl says:

I can understand your feelings and confusion. I was in a similar situation when I married my husband and we were in the same ward as his ex-wife. I felt so uncomfortable! I was also a new member. I prayed very hard about my situation and the one thing that I always felt came back to me from Heavenly Father was that I shouldn’t let ANYTHING stand in my way of taking part in all that has been promised to me. I continued to go to church each sunday and attended all activities. I treated my husbands ex-wife as a Sister in Christ and through time everything worked out! Good Luck to you and remember to stay strong!

November 7, 2008 at 9:48 am
(4) jess says:

Do married men have more than one wife? And do they sleep with their daughters?

November 12, 2008 at 8:11 pm
(5) lds says:

Jess: No, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints do not have more than one wife or husband and they do not sleep with their children. Either act would get a member excommunicated for the Church of Jesus Christ.

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