Children are a great joy. We complied as we could and then shifted attention from what we do to why we do it. Unless it is an abortion method such as morning after pill -which is taking a life- (and then there are exceptions to the rule)(ex: incest, rape, health of mother, etc.) Over population is real. I wish I could remember where it was… Hmmm. That is because her mom raised her to treat others and she would like to be treated, a simple value your mothers failed to instill in you who made those comments. And muslims (via multiple wives) etc. What else would I have in common with the rest of the women in relief society? Yes He will . No matter what religion or none at all, you should have a shred of decency and kindness toward another person. Sorry if this comes out rude i dont mean to be. If we don't keep having more and more of them we will weep at what we could have … I actually have been thinking a lot about the word ‘multiply’ and what that can mean. Jenny Uebbing "Wow, you've sure got your hands full." If Heavenly Father allowed me to get pregnant, I should have the faith that he will provide. Today, according to official LDS statistics, Utah is home to more than 2 million Mormons, or about one-third of the total number of Mormons in the United States. They have their priorities straight. Each additional mouth to feed in this overpopulated Earth of 7+ Billion people means one square mile of ocean life destroyed, 14 sq miles of forest land cleared and the destruction of habitat for no less than 15 sub-species on earth to sustain that one extra person… Surely God wouldn’t support that! I decided to approve this comment so as to let people recognize the kind of thought processes that are sometimes used to try to explain (or explain away) our history, our beliefs, and our lifestyle. Happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ.”, “…fathers and mothers are obligated to help one another as equal partners.”. We also believe that all of God’s children need to obtain a body to progress. There are varying degrees of heaven. For official information about or from the Church, please visit www.mormon.org or www.lds.org. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. "I was pregnant by my 21st birthday," says Carys. I need to go, my kids need me.Leave religion, get a relationship with God - http://www.introtogod.org Lv 7. One, jumping on a trampoline is just good clean fun, and because Mormons have tons of kids, it’s a good way to keep them all busy, fit, and tired. But you cannot savor this fruit unless you know the tree that produces it. We believe that the commandment God gave to Adam and Eve to multiply and replenish the earth is still in effect. Positive: 75 %. B. A. Shame on you! “It is our solemn duty, our precious privilege—even our sacred opportunity—to welcome to our homes and to our hearts the children who grace our lives.” Thomas S. Monson, “Precious Children, a Gift from God,” Ensign, June 2000, 2. oh on birth control- it is between the couple and God as well. Hector_St_Clare March 1, 2016, 1:08am #21. We don't believe in simply heaven and hell. So perhaps poor kids turn out better and are better able to deal with the world then the families who can afford kids and don’t have them. Also because key points of our doctrine focus on family life. Even though I've lived in Utah for more than 30 year, I'm still at loss to explain why Mormon families still have so many kids in an overpopulated planet that is brought to the brink of destruction because it's simply overcrowded. 0 0. rrosskopf. **Please note: The answers in “Ask a Mormon Woman” reflect the thoughts, perspectives, and experiences of individuals. Dawn, everyone has the opportunity to study out and pray about the teachings of those we declare to be living prophets. Lv 7. Your email address will not be published. So the more children Mormons have, the more of those spirit children will get to be raised right and have a chance at their own planet after death. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Also, I'd imagine birthing a bunch of children is good for the business of any small religious group for practical membership reasons. Future such commentary will be edited or deleted. American birth rates are at an all time low right now. “Children are an heritage of the Lord” (Psalms 127:3). her husband is a teacher and she works in the home as a full-time mother to five. Each is a beloved spirit son or daughter of heavenly parents, and, as such, each has a divine nature and destiny.”, “In the premortal realm, spirit sons and daughters knew and worshiped God as their Eternal Father and accepted His plan by which His children could obtain a physical body and gain earthly experience to progress toward perfection and ultimately realize his or her divine destiny as an heir of eternal life. Because we want them! We also feel that families are eternal so we want to have people to live with in heaven. Like many Christian churches, Mormon churches have a chapel for communion services (called "The Sacrament") in the center and classrooms circling around the chapel for Sunday School, women's meetings, priesthood meetings, and children's classes. Among evangelicals, more than half said they would have a problem with a Mormon being president, and only 46% reported having a positive image of Mormons. I can use my kids to boost my image both here and on the other side.Are you trying to earn your way into heaven?You are funny. There will always be enough room and resources for the people God sends to earth. The most succinct document explaining our Church’s doctrines on children is The Family: A Proclamation to the World. Stopping due to financial reasons is a big no no!Sometimes I wonder if the Mormon church is so big on families because that is the easiest way to get new members into their religion?I don't know how to answer that one. Since the Mormon religion emphasizes family values, they want kids so that they can live according to those values. Bulky_Bob. I don't want my husband to look bad in front of his Priesthood group.Are you worried you wont be able to support all of them?Why should I be worried? 3. Here are some quotes from that document that highlight what Mormons believe about children and family. And whatever the US constitution says about people having the right to practice their faith and propagate any religion of their choice yaada yaada, it is ESSENTIAL for all humans to realize that we are residents on a space ship, a self sustaining, water containing, oxygen rich and limited land area providing satellite, the ONLY ONE in the entire Universe that can sustain and nurture life — called Planet Earth — and that we ALL share with all the endangered species whether a macaw, or a shark or a tiger that is going extinct all over due to humans overbreeding. How big or small their family is, is truly not our concern. They are building for eternity and so, not having as much discretionary income here, or having less time or a less prestigious … 36 Behold, the Lord hath created the earth that it should be inhabited…. It works similarly to other methods of birth control but is very last minute of course. For more information see Mormon.org 0 0. frombrum. Because of Jesus Christ’s Atonement, and through ordinances performed in temples, family relationships can continue beyond the grave. Mormons also tend to have more children than other groups. My personal opinion is that this is because less people are willing to have children and so those that are willing to have some kids- *Bam* multiple births. Barbara, A recent Pew Research Center study found that the average number of children ever born to Mormons is 3.4 in the United States. Mormons tend to have a lot of children because family is a big part of the Mormon belief. Do they? I don’t know if it helps any, but we as Mormons seek to use our time, money, human resources to help those who need clean water, food, and more. They believe that Heavenly Father (God) wants to send his spirit children to this world, and in order for that to happen, they must be provided bodies. My invitation is to seek understanding about Mormons from Mormons, especially from studying the teachings of the leaders of the Church and personal exploration of scriptural truth, including from the Book of Mormon. Mormons are actually not opposed to birth control, and not all of them have tons of kids. Plus as someone whose great grandparents and grand parents themselves had no less than 7 children, I can clearly state how if NOT controlled, overbreeding can hurt a country — look at India and China. Housekeeping note: As for your comment about how most can’t afford their children…that’s simply not your call or your business. There is absolutely no doctrine of our church that prescribes the number of children a couple should have. Mark 10:14 – Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: For such is the kingdom of God. Recently I met with government officials from a land far from here who were deeply impressed with the Church and its efforts throughout the world. Why would you weep?You see, we are only as wealthy in heaven, as the posterity that we build. “They are plentiful and powerful. What is inspiring Mormon moms to have so many children?I have always wanted to ask. Others consider personal circumstances like the health of the mother or financial restrictions that may influence family planning decisions. So if Mormons believe in having children is a blessing, do we just keep having children without considering different family and living circumstances? Free e-mail watchdog. Ask a Mormon Woman: Why Do Mormons Have So Many Kids?Q: Why do Mormons have more children on average? Sacred ordinances and covenants available in holy temples make it possible for individuals to return to the presence of God and for families to be united eternally.”, “We declare that God’s commandment for His children to multiply and replenish the earth remains in force.”, “We declare the means by which mortal life is created to be divinely appointed. Stop having children and think about the future and quality of our planet. Learn more. They also tend to be family-oriented. They know that the only way to get more tithe-payers is to encourage the BIC brainwashed kids to get married at 19 for girls, and 21 for boys so they'll pop out 10 kids. What one person thinks is a lot of children another may think it’s nothing to get excited about.” Why do many some Mormons choose to have a lot of babies? Maybe the LDS folks have misintrepreted the “We declare that God’s commandment for His children to multiply and replenish the earth remains in force.” Perhaps this means that, as God’s children, the multiply and replenish statement commands us to creating more diciples and believers and not procreation. Why do so many Mormons have trampolines? Absolutely not. 2. As for not having enough food and water… I can’t remember where it is but I heard it in relief society one day something to the affect that if we do all that we can God will make up the rest…. If it has already implanted the pill does nothing. I must get myself to the top tier of the Celestial kingdom!How do you do that?There are a series of steps that must be taken. for more people to hate on anyone not mormon. Answer this question. Children can be a source of joy and happiness not only in this life but in the life to come. No wonder that as time went on it manifested in the form of familial and clan tensions leading to the current day wars that caused the destruction of their existential lifestyle… If the world does not contain its population now, we will have chaos in the future…. Parents have a sacred duty to rear their children in love and righteousness, to provide for their physical and spiritual needs, to teach them to love and serve one another, to observe the commandments of God and to be law-abiding citizens wherever they live. Now, people are so appalled by it and have the audacity to make a comment about how they afford them. (Church Community Infographics.) Agency, or the ability to choose (and the accountability for our choices) is a critical tenet of our faith. history has always shown all levels of poverty to still have and provide for children. The average convert is asked four times before he Several of you don’t believe in polygamy anymore, right? Have a question you would like to ask? Posted by Brenda | May 13, 2011 | Ask a Latter-day Saint Woman, How We Live, Latter-day Saint Family Life | 65 |. You might also be interested in the following: lds.org article on birth control Or worse, look at how the middle eastern countries are all falling apart with war prevalent all over — this is because way back in the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s when the Gulf countries discovered that they were floating on oil and thus sinking in $, they threw their Bedouin way of existence in harmony with the desert and instead of stopping at 2 kids, went on to have an average of 7 children per family. You don’t need to bring kids down from God. So similarly suggest rethinking this belief of having too many children, for the same of mother Earth… Please don’t say that it is your choice and others have no right to comment. Notice how large Mormon families are? I don’t have any offense about Mormans, btw, if u choose to believe in a magical powerful immortal being, you go do that. Secular Americans don’t like us. Learn how your comment data is processed. Commentary like that violates our comment policies. Although here at Mormon Women: Who We Are, we strive to have our content consistent with the Church’s doctrine and teachings, we do not speak officially for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. abortion is said to be like murder. If you want a good, happy family there is nothing better you can do than follow the teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Mormon church. On the flip side of admiration that then-Elder Nelson talks about, critics of the Church or of Mormons also tend to think that they can understand our faith by trying to understand its branches. We don’t believe the answer is to stop having children, but to teach our children to look for those in need and help them. So why do Mormons, on average, choose to have larger families? They liked our teachings about the family and wanted copies of our proclamation to the world and guidebooks for family home evening. It’s the rich kids that have all the problems. Mormon churches are the space Mormons use for regular Sunday worship meetings. I am very anti abortion (personal opinion) but I dont think the morning after pill qualifies to be in the same category as abortion. I don't want to be an outcast!Is there a lot of pressure to always be pregnant?Honestly, I use pregnancy as a way to get out of overwhelming callings at church. Saving the earth for the sake of saving it is not our end goal, even as caring for the earth matters. It sounds like you have had some bad experiences with members of our church. Now I see that it is her religion that shapes her life in so many ways, even down to having a big family and being broke. The divine plan of happiness enables family relationships to be perpetuated beyond the grave. We know your perspective is shared by some. If you asked your grandparents or great grandparents about their families, I can assure you the majority were from VERY large families and that is of ANY religion or no religion at all. We tend to be more focused on our families then our careers. Relevance. We throw away so much food. 6 Answers. Even if we decide to have no kids, God can make it happen. Answer for question: Your name: Answers. What could be a better way to raise kids?" Why do Mormons have so many children? Response by Janelle** “You’re so lucky!” That is the most common expression I hear from passersby when they stop to gawk at my four daughters. Your email address will not be published. Because of COVID: One woman’s reflection on COVID... 12 Days of Christmas Music, Day 1: Christmas with The C... “I am grateful for second chances” #GiveTha... What Do You Mean, They Walked to Utah? A child can imply expenses, but the first and most important things they need, God gave them for free: love and breastmilk, I think God wants to send us a message with that, even if a child is born in the middle of nowhere, the mother will have milk for them. And you cannot understand the tree unless you comprehend its roots. General Questions. Wow! 1 Nephi 17:36 They wanted to know more about our welfare program and humanitarian help. I googled this question, because I was so curious why she would choose such a lifestyle. God's highest plans for the world can't be completed until each "spirit child" attains life, so Mormons have an obligation to get as many of them here as possible, so … But you can’t understand our faith and choices (paying tithing, getting married, having families) without understand the roots of our doctrinal teachings and how it is that we come to know the truth of those things. I am offended by several of the comments on here and I am not a Mormon. It is the poor countries who have lots of kids and those kids seem to be well adjusted and happy. Ummm, wouldn’t having so many kids cause global warming? Most Helpful Opinion(mho) Rate. It ties into the belief that there are still spirits waiting for their time for a mortal experience. But in my opinion, I think that if a couple had only one child, but raised him or her to their full potentials, then that's even better than the couple who decides to have many kids but don't have much time for all of them. We believe that we lived as spirit children of our Heavenly Father before we came to earth. ... We have been told that we should have as many children as we can support (financially, emotionally, spiritually, physically). average per wife is nominal. Mormon couples choose to have large families because they value family. We simply disagree that the suffering people experience (which is real) is caused by people having children or is evidence that there is no God. FAQ: RAISING CHILDREN AS MORMONS "I don't really agree with all the doctrine of the Mormon church, but they certainly have the right idea about raising children. Mormons embrace family life. we are the ones who prevent our own progress. Tweet. But For what I can experience in my country, most of the poor people are having children in a uncontrolled manner, these children become criminals early in their lives, but for those who are a large, poor, mormon family it’s another story, in some way they deal to have many children, teach them values and provide their needs, even though most of poor mormon families actually have a different perspective and decide to plan for their lives and have less children, if all families would be mormon in my country, this would be such a different place. 4 years ago. They believe children are worth more than gold and will be with them for all eternity, even if they die before their baptized, so if they die, they have nothing to lose, they’ll be with them forever and mormons usually have a lot of them because they want a large eternal family. We also believe that all of God’s children need to obtain a body to progress. Simply because the best way to ensure a religion’s survival and dominance in a society is to do *everything *possible to make it (and keep it) the majority of the population. In essence, the church teaches that we are to multiply and replenish the earth, and also to exercise reason and judgment in determining the number of children we would like to have in our families. Mormons often do have somewhat larger families because they pray about how many children to have and trust God’s judgment. 4 years ago. But make no mistake about it. As a Mormon, why do you have so many kids?It is my duty. Cast Your Vote. Because we want them! Husbands and wives—mothers and fathers—will be held accountable before God for the discharge of these obligations.”, “Children are entitled to birth within the bonds of matrimony, and to be reared by a father and a mother who honor marital vows with complete fidelity. How many children someone has is a very personal decision. In addition, most of you can’t even afford these kids and the intelligent people who think about tomorrow have to pay for it. {editor’s note — please remember that comments reflect the personal thoughts of the commenter and don’t necessarily reflect the positions of the Church or of the More Good Foundation}, Bawesomeb, for the record the morning after pill does not take a life… It prevents an embryo from being able to implant on the lining of the uterus. This is one of the many reasons I'm not in the Morg anymore, according to them, I was "selfish" for wanting to finish my education and have a career before even considering children. I wish everyone would just have one or two kids, not 5-8. It is my duty. Answer #1 | 17/06 2016 23:20 I think they believe there is a queue of spirits waiting to be born into this world in a pre-existence state and having lots of kids allows more of them in to the world. It merely teaches the general principles and leaves the … I am reminded of something one of our leaders, Russell M. Nelson once said: “[O]ur religion is known by the fruit of its branches. some couples prefer none- some use all sorts of methods for various reasons. Select age and gender to cast your vote: Girl Guy Please select your age. We believe that the commandment God gave to Adam and Eve to multiply and … Has anyone else noticed the huge spike in multiple births lately? Mormons ages 40-59 have had an average of 3.4 children in their lifetime, well above the comparable figure for all Americans in that age range (2.1) and higher than any other religious group. He Might . 2. Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress, https://www.facebook.com/AboutLatterDaySaints, “Particles of Faith” — Latter-day Saint women share their stories. People used to have very large families. You will notice she never even got ugly with you after responding to your rude comments. Why Do Catholics Have So Many Kids? My mother had six children (I'm the oldest), and when I asked her why she didn't stop at 3, she asked me why I thought she didn't want 6. One Mormon mother-of-one explained on NextDoorMormon.com, “Not all Mormons have lots of children. Also not all Mormons have a lot if kids. He will help someone come up with new methods of doing things that will accommodate more people if need be. (part 2 – more responses), Rebroadcasts of 2010 BYU Women’s Conference Talks: Sister Julie B. 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October 2020 General Conference: Messages for Women, General Conference: Messages of peace and hope, Relying on the Lord in impossible situations. C. I don’t think so . We also believe that all of God’s children need to obtain a body to progress. I live in Virginia and the largest LDS family I've known had 5 kids I think...I have NEVER seen any who had 9. 1. But I want to make clear for all non-mormons out there: we are not taught to have many children, we have no obligation to have them, we can decide, use contraceptive methods and have the children we can have, but I am the one who thinks that I will have as many children as my economy lets me, that means if I can provide for only one children, I will have only one, if I can provide for seven, I will have seven, and that is where free agency comes along with RESPONSIBILITY. And trust me, all things are considered: money, shelter, education, emotional stability, etc. We believe that we lived as spirit children of our Heavenly Father before we came to earth. Because Mormons believe God intended families to last forever, not just during life, they see their children in a different light. The church now has over 15 million members all over the world. Which would lead to pollution, and starvation, then everywhere would be over populated, and food would be less, and then the world would die. Strength in numbers. With our religion, you cannot have the fruits without the roots.” This they understood.” https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2004/04/roots-and-branches?lang=eng. “All human beings—male and female—are created in the image of God. So why do Mormons, on average, choose to have larger families? Your perception may not be typical of all Mormons. With this I urge all Mormons to change their beliefs and stop at 2 children. For those talking about poverty, water, etc, I was born and live in a third world country, certainly belonging to a poor or rich family has nothing to do with your values, neither becoming from a large or small family. Can’t believe how many delusional people are on this website. But I believe that God will not send children without a way to provide for them. As for not being able to pay for children. I don’t know if it helps to know that we are explicitly taught not to ‘hate on’ anyone. Required fields are marked *. Mormon women are encouraged to have as many children as they feel able to. Also, ‘lots of children’ is a relative term. I think they would like to stay there, if Heaven is such a good place. Send an email to us at gmail, with username ‘mormonwoman’. Ask a Mormon Woman: Why Do Mormons Have So Many Kids? 1. Mormon kids are clean, honest, obedient, respectful, and they don't get mixed up with alcohol, drugs, and premarital sex. It keeps up the perfect image of my family. Ask a Mormon Woman: What are Mormon views on pregnancy, childbirth, and medical intervention? We believe that the commandment God gave to Adam and Eve to multiply and … I was taught that children are our jewels in heaven. yeah, I just saw an old high school friend announcing the pregnancy of her 6th child on facebook. Also because key points of our doctrine focus on family life. We affirm the sanctity of life and of its importance in God’s eternal plan.”, “Husband and wife have a solemn responsibility to love and care for each other and for their children. It is important we leave a great world out there for future generations, NOT an over-bred lineage… Please think and consider. 4 years ago. That’s the only way God can get enough spirits down here. I can see how it might be more common in Utah, but many Mormons in other states only have about 3 or 4 kids. It was not out of the ordinary for someone to have 8 kids. So why do Mormons, on average, choose to have larger families? 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