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“Any who pretend to assume to engage in plural marriage in this day, when the one holding the keys has withdrawn the power by which they are performed, are guilty of gross wickedness. Thy are living in adultery, have already sold their souls to Satan, and (whether their acts are based on ignorance or lust or both) they will be damned in eternity.”

Quote by Bruce R. McConkie

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Bruce R. McConkie
Bruce R. McConkie

Bruce R. McConkie was an American author recognized for his contributions to Mormon theology. Born on July 29, 1915, and deceased on April 19, 1985, McConkie's impact on the LDS Church was substantial. more

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