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===Polygamy===
===Polygamy===
Critics try to associate the Church with polygamy, but in fact the Church has denounced polygamy for most of its existence, and at least since 1905. Other belief systems, such as the [[ACLU]]'s, are more supportive of polygamy than this Church is.
Critics try to associate the Church with polygamy, but in fact the Church has denounced polygamy for most of its existence<ref>It should be noted that its earliest "revelation" denouncing polygamy came around the same time that Utah was seeking statehood; the Federal government would not admit Utah into the state unless it denounced the practice.</ref>, and at least since 1905. Other belief systems, such as the [[ACLU]]'s, are more supportive of polygamy than this Church is.
A 1998 statement by current LDS President Gordon B. Hinckley states:
A 1998 statement by current LDS President Gordon B. Hinckley states: