Introduction

LDS Christians proudly proclaim that woman and man may be joined in marriage through the power of God both for this life and the life to come.  For Mormons, the marriage covenant does not necessarily have to end when “death do[es] you part,” but may potentially exist “for time and all eternity” when “sealed” by God’s power, provided that both partners of the marriage relationship persist in faithfulness to each other and to God.  LDS Christians usually make reference to uniquely Mormon sources, such as Doctrine and Covenants 132.15-19, when attempting to clearly delineate the source for this theological understanding.  The relevant portions of D&C 132.15-19 read: [Read more...]