When and why did the Church stop practicing plural marriage?
The Short Answer
In 1890, President Wilford Woodruff received guidance from the Lord and issued the Manifesto, ending the practice. The essay shows it came by revelation and was sustained by the members. It's a clear example of God leading the Church through a living prophet.
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