The term placement marriage (also known as the law of placing) refers to arranged marriages between members of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS Church). Placement marriage is believed and practiced by members of the FLDS Church to show their commitment and obedience in order to obtain salvation for themselves and their parents; it might be considered “the most visible outward symbol of members’ devotion."
Read more about Placement Marriage: Origin, Placement Marriage During The Fundamentalist Split in The Early 1950s, Placement Marriages During The Presidency of Warren Jeffs, See Also
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