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Apostolic United Brethren

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Overview

The Apostolic United Brethren (AUB) is a Latter-day Saint fundamentalist church and one of several bodies sometimes grouped under Mormon fundamentalism.

History

It developed from twentieth-century fundamentalist networks in the western United States, with a history distinct from the FLDS and other plural-marriage groups.

Beliefs and emphases

It draws on Latter-day Saint scripture, priesthood, temple, and restoration claims and is widely associated with continuing plural marriage. Its exact teachings and current rules should be taken from its own current sources where available.

Worship and practice

Congregational and family religious life is shaped by its own community norms, worship, ordinances, and leadership rather than by the policies of the main LDS church.

Organisation and life

It has separate leadership and membership from the FLDS and the LDS church; umbrella terminology must not erase those differences.

Relationships

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