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"Flirt To Convert?" And How Early Christianity Turned Against Marriage!
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41:18Now PlayingLatter-day Saints rank near the top when it comes to marrying within their faith — right behind Hindus and evangelicals. But why does this matter?
In this episode, we look at recent data on same-faith marriages and then dive into a deeper discussion: Why has the restored gospel placed such a strong emphasis on marriage and family?
We explore:
How early Christianity developed a negative view of marriage and women
What Doctrine & Covenants 132 actually teaches about marriage in the resurrection
How apocryphal texts (like the Gospel of Philip) support the sacred nature of marriage
Why Joseph Smith and Brigham Young restored a positive, exalted view of family
The Restoration didn’t just bring back lost doctrines — it brought back the importance of marriage and family as central to God’s plan.
#Marriage #LDS #FamilyProclamation #BookOfMormon
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