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How does the New Church view polygamy?

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In the book, Heaven and Hell, it states:

“Genuine marriage love is not possible between one husband and more than one wife. Polygamy in fact destroys the spiritual source of marriage love, whose purpose is to form one mind out of two.”

Based on the Holy Bible, The New Church gains further inspiration and understanding through the teachings of 18th century scientist and theologian Emanuel Swedenborg. In his 35 volumes of theology, Swedenborg helps set forth the Lord's plan for a rebirth of Christianity, a clear vision of God in His own Word, and what that means in our lives.

“You attain enlightenment when you are in the love of truth for the sake of truth, and not for the sake of yourself and the world.”
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