Many people have
requested more information about our organization
and polygamy issues in general. We are providing this
"Frequently asked Questions" page for your convenience and
education. If you have questions that you feel should be added
to this site please email us. We would be happy to add them.
exwives@polygamy.org
Our Board of Trustees and Board of
Directors includes ex-polygamous wives and family members.
Our advisory Board consists of professionals from the legal and social
work community.
Our main focus is to offer support and resources for refugees
and advocate for changes to make the transition more conducive
for those exiting the lifestyle. We exist solely on donations and
the help of volunteers.
We have over 500,000 supporters worldwide. Many people see
polygamy as a black and white issue, but it's about a lack of human
rights. Pure and simple: polygamy is against the law and should be prosecuted.
The mainstream Mormon church doesn't openly advocate
polygamy; however, there are many tens of thousands of people in
Utah (estimates range up to 100,000) and throughout the western
United States who do participate in the plurality of wives.
The vast majority are fundamentalist Mormons, clinging to the
early doctrine of the L.D.S. faith and the teachings of their founder,
Joseph Smith. Since they adhere to the doctrines of early Mormonism,
they consider themselves to be Mormons, even if the mainstream L.D.S.
Church doesn't recognize them as such. There is also a
new influx of Christian polygamists entering the state of Utah.
Yes, they claim to have over 14,000 participants worldwide and many
of them are moving to the western United States, particularly Utah. Their
main purpose in coming to Utah and surrounding areas is to convert the
Mormon polygamists to Christian polygamy (since they don't believe
Mormon fundamentalists to be Christians).
We do not advocate raids!
We have seen through history that this is not effective. We do believe,
however, that an additional charge of bigamy should be added
when polygamists are charged with other crimes. These other
crimes are varied and include such charges as tax evasion, welfare fraud,
medical neglect, incest, etc. This charge of bigamy would also
carry a punishment of up to five years in prison. We feel that it
may act as a deterrent, urging a man to think twice about marrying
his 13 year old niece.
Many believe the early teachings of Brigham Young who believed
and preached that spilling the blood of a sinner would gain them
salvation and redemption from the sin. Many wives have been threatened
with this Blood Atonement.
Contact your representatives and tell them how you feel about the incest,
intermarriage and systematic subjugation of women and children in
modern polygamous practices. Let them know that forced marriages
of young girls is not acceptable to you. Also, volunteers are needed
at our offices for a variety of jobs. Whether you can offer us an hour
or a day we need your help. Contact us at 801-259-5200 or email us.
It's very easy. A simple phone call, letter or email is all you have to do.
We have provided a link below to help you find your representatives
and contact them.
CONTACT YOUR CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVES
We thank you for your help!
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