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A Guide to Successful Polygamist Relationships in Today's Society
PREFACE
In the late 1800s the Mormon Apostle, philosopher, orator, author, historian and polygamist, Orson Pratt, wrote his treatise Twenty-Seven Rules of Celestial Marriage. At the time, he was the authorized spokesman for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on the subject. Besides overall righteousness and certain specific holy ordinances, at that time, celestial marriage required polygamous relationships. In addition to his many ecclesiastical and eruditious qualifications, his personal life, having ten wives and forty-five children, gave him the credentials to develop and pen such a work.
I have used Pratt’s Rules as a springboard for my handbook. Some of his rules are out-dated being set in the social climate of the times; yet, others are both timeless and timely.
While acknowledging my usage of some of his ideas and ideals, this volume is completely my own efforts to accurately suggest a needed and enlightening code of conduct for today’s polygamist families; our polygamist family uses these rules as we strive for a successful relationship.
[P.S. Many of these rules would be extremely beneficial to monogamous couples and families as well.]
INTRODUCTION
My name is Daniel Carter. I was born and raised in The Mormon faith to the 5th generation. I was a loyal member until 1978 when I became a converted polygamist. I am not affiliated nor associated in any way to any group, sect, church, or religion. I practice my own beliefs independently. I am a retired college professor who lives in Southern Utah with my three wives. Together, the four of us have had ten children, nine still living. We are a typical polygamous family.
Despite the sensationalized portrayal of polygamist life as reported by Dan Rather, Mike Wallace, and many others, most families who choose to live this lifestyle are the anti-thesis of these portrayals. Their exposes of so-called secret cult-like activities with leering old men buying young virgins for lustful purposes; of uncles marrying their under-age nieces; of dozens of starving ill-clad children, may be true, however they represent a small minority of polygamist families. The majority, like us, are not baby factories, don’t wear old-fashion Amish clothing, and aren’t into indiscriminate or immoral sexual activities. We’re pretty much just like you; in fact, we probably are the neighbors next door.
My first wife, Allison, is pleasant, even-tempered, patient, quiet and unassuming; she loves being a homemaker—everything from caring for the children and running the household to cooking and cleaning (yes, even cleaning!). My second wife, JerriLu, a college graduate, is outgoing, very attractive, and a bit provocative in appearance and attitude which serves her well as a professional realtor, a career she thoroughly enjoys. My third wife, Marilee, is much younger than the other two. She is cute, perky, uninhibited, and a bit naïve and a bit impish at times—a typical college student.
(May I recommend my autobiography, Three Hearts, One Love: Secretly Living Polygamy In Today’s Society, for a true view of a typical polygamous family’s life-style.)
In the late 1800s the Mormon Apostle, philosopher, orator, author, historian and polygamist, Orson Pratt, wrote his treatise Twenty-Seven Rules of Celestial Marriage. At the time, he was the authorized spokesman for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on the subject. Besides overall righteousness and certain specific holy ordinances, at that time, celestial marriage required polygamous relationships. In addition to his many ecclesiastical and eruditious qualifications, his personal life, having ten wives and forty-five children, gave him the credentials to develop and pen such a work.
I have used Pratt’s Rules as a springboard for my handbook. Some of his rules are out-dated being set in the social climate of the times; yet, others are both timeless and timely.
While acknowledging my usage of some of his ideas and ideals, this volume is completely my own efforts to accurately suggest a needed and enlightening code of conduct for today’s polygamist families; our polygamist family uses these rules as we strive for a successful relationship.
[P.S. Many of these rules would be extremely beneficial to monogamous couples and families as well.]
INTRODUCTION
My name is Daniel Carter. I was born and raised in The Mormon faith to the 5th generation. I was a loyal member until 1978 when I became a converted polygamist. I am not affiliated nor associated in any way to any group, sect, church, or religion. I practice my own beliefs independently. I am a retired college professor who lives in Southern Utah with my three wives. Together, the four of us have had ten children, nine still living. We are a typical polygamous family.
Despite the sensationalized portrayal of polygamist life as reported by Dan Rather, Mike Wallace, and many others, most families who choose to live this lifestyle are the anti-thesis of these portrayals. Their exposes of so-called secret cult-like activities with leering old men buying young virgins for lustful purposes; of uncles marrying their under-age nieces; of dozens of starving ill-clad children, may be true, however they represent a small minority of polygamist families. The majority, like us, are not baby factories, don’t wear old-fashion Amish clothing, and aren’t into indiscriminate or immoral sexual activities. We’re pretty much just like you; in fact, we probably are the neighbors next door.
My first wife, Allison, is pleasant, even-tempered, patient, quiet and unassuming; she loves being a homemaker—everything from caring for the children and running the household to cooking and cleaning (yes, even cleaning!). My second wife, JerriLu, a college graduate, is outgoing, very attractive, and a bit provocative in appearance and attitude which serves her well as a professional realtor, a career she thoroughly enjoys. My third wife, Marilee, is much younger than the other two. She is cute, perky, uninhibited, and a bit naïve and a bit impish at times—a typical college student.
(May I recommend my autobiography, Three Hearts, One Love: Secretly Living Polygamy In Today’s Society, for a true view of a typical polygamous family’s life-style.)
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First published April 3, 2014
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