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One way Mormon fundamentalism distinguishes itself from mainstream Mormonism is through the practice of plural marriage.

Fundamentalists initially broke from the LDS Church after that doctrine was discontinued around the beginning of the 20th century.

Mormon fundamentalism teaches that plural marriage is a requirement for exaltation ( the highest degree of salvation ), which will allow them to live as gods and goddesses in the afterlife.

Mainstream Mormons, by contrast, believe that a single Celestial marriage is necessary for exaltation.