Of all the Mormon doctrines, none caused as much controversy as polygamy, called plural or celestial marriage within the church. It divided prophet Joseph Smith's own household, caused a schism ...

Because of the dearth of viable men and Americans’ increasingly progressive beliefs about marriage and sexuality, polygamy may soon become a legally sanctioned and socially acceptable practice ...

The two major categories of relationships that have existed for decades are monogamy and polygamy. The understanding of which one would be better shifts depending on your perspective on culture ...