Here's an idea to reverse decline in LDS membership gains and activity

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Originally Posted by MikeWaters

I've read quotes saying it was unnatural and unreasonable for a man to be able to meet his needs with just one woman. That this arrangement was the only sane one that would prevent adultery.

Later of course, the church would become more puritanical.

This reminds me of a conversation I had with a Russian taxi driver in L.A. when I was interviewing for med school.

I told him I learned Russian on my mission. He started telling me how much he loved Mormons, how his son went to dental school with a bunch of Mormons and they were wonderful people.

Then he segued into praising polygamy, saying things like "I love my wife, but after 30 years of marriage, she is like a sister to me. One woman is not enough for any man. You Mormons are right about that."

I felt bad having to tell him that we don't believe in polygamy anymore.