Racism and the Church: Do we demand change?

September 17, 2011

source: Huffington Post

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MR says: The African-American author is no longer an active LDS member, but still defends the Church.

A friend mentioned recently that he met his first black Mormon and that he didn’t know they existed. Of course they do. I was one. He was shocked and asked, “How could you be a member of a racist church?” I explained the Church’s teaching, then turned to my own question about race and religion: why don’t we challenge racism in all faiths?

I clarified the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ position on blacks and the priesthood.

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syoung said...

12:09 PM
on Sep 19, 2011

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I was disappointed by this article. It was ambiguous and although mildly defending the Church, I'm afraid not to the extent needed to diffuse the negative comments made/attached to the article. I'm sure there are other Black members of the church that could/have done a better job at explaining it all. Racism only exists in our Church on an individual basis. And I believe it is changing there as well, at least I hope so. There is no place for racism in Christ's church!

vasper said...

01:36 PM
on Sep 19, 2011

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Will All The People Leaving Their "Dead" Horses Premises On The Street Please Remove Them From Their Finite Mind...Thank You

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