So what happens to all the wives? Are they married until the nut dies in prison? Can they get a divorce in this cult?
So what happens to all the wives? Are they married until the nut dies in prison? Can they get a divorce in this cult?
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There is no ‘divorce’ but there is ‘reassignment’ usually determined by the prophet or husband. Women don’t really have any say.
As long as Jeffs is in charge (which I don’t think will be that long), his wives will remain his wives. However, as soon as someone takes over for Jeffs or Jeffs is killed (they will say martyred), then his wives will be reassigned with the new prophet having first choice then the other upper leaders.
Women are cattle in these groups, little more.
There have been some articles stating that Jeffs will maintain control, but I don’t see for how long, there are too many clamoring for his power. I also would not be surprised if some of his brothers (who want power) arranged for him to be killed in prison just to make the power grab easier.