They teach that the pigmented races did not side with God in the prelife, did not grant the priesthood to persons of color until the late 70's, and many still teach that color means a "curse of Cain". I don't understand how people of color could bet their eternal salvation on a religion that teaches that they are not as worthy coming into this life as white people.
2006-12-27 18:17:14 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Self-loathing is a powerful force
2006-12-27 18:19:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Thousands of people of color are joining my faith every year, because they are loved and cherished in the church just like members of any other race.
Most American churches have a fairly poor history toward minorities. Certainly, not all members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have always lived up to the modern ideals of race relations, but we never had segregated congregations, and never created different denominations just for African-Americans.
Why was it that God waited until 1978 to extend the priesthood to all worthy members of our faith? I have no way of knowing, but I suggest it was because we, in our imperfection, were unwilling to recognize all races as truly our brothers and sisters. We do not use those terms lightly in our congregations! My brother has every right to expect I will give my all for him, without holding back and without any mental reservation whatsoever. That's the way we live, and it is not always easy.
If you know much about "Mormons", you know a local congregation is led by a bishop, and a group of congregations is called a "Stake", and is led by a stake president. Our stake president is a black man, and his first name is Ahmed -- because he came from a Black Muslim background. I love this man, and would do anything he asked me to do -- and so would every member of our stake, whatever their race -- even a few converts to our religion, who were once active in the KKK or the Nazi party.
When one is converted to the restored church, one learns to love.
2006-12-29 01:58:16 · answer #2 · answered by Larry L 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, we do not "teach" what you are claiming. Please stop spreading falsehoods.
Second, the 'curse' put upon Cain was from God, not judgedment of LDS members. If God said certain people, not matter what color or race or whatever, could not hold the Priesthood, that would be HIS choice, not LDS members.
Here is the official declaration...
To Whom It May Concern:
On September 30, 1978, at the 148th Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the following was presented by President N. Eldon Tanner, First Counselor in the First Presidency of the Church:
In early June of this year, the First Presidency announced that a revelation had been received by President Spencer W. Kimball extending priesthood and temple blessings to all worthy male members of the Church. President Kimball has asked that I advise the conference that after he had received this revelation, which came to him after extended meditation and prayer in the sacred rooms of the holy temple, he presented it to his counselors, who accepted it and approved it. It was then presented to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, who unanimously approved it, and was subsequently presented to all other General Authorities, who likewise approved it unanimously.
President Kimball has asked that I now read this letter:
June 8, 1978
To all general and local priesthood officers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints throughout the world:
Dear Brethren:
As we have witnessed the expansion of the work of the Lord over the earth, we have been grateful that people of many nations have responded to the message of the restored gospel, and have joined the Church in ever-increasing numbers. This, in turn, has inspired us with a desire to extend to every worthy member of the Church all of the privileges and blessings which the gospel affords.
Aware of the promises made by the prophets and presidents of the Church who have preceded us that at some time, in God’s eternal plan, all of our brethren who are worthy may receive the priesthood, and witnessing the faithfulness of those from whom the priesthood has been withheld, we have pleaded long and earnestly in behalf of these, our faithful brethren, spending many hours in the Upper Room of the Temple supplicating the Lord for divine guidance.
He has heard our prayers, and by revelation has confirmed that the long-promised day has come when every faithful, worthy man in the Church may receive the holy priesthood, with power to exercise its divine authority, and enjoy with his loved ones every blessing that flows therefrom, including the blessings of the temple. Accordingly, all worthy male members of the Church may be ordained to the priesthood without regard for race or color. Priesthood leaders are instructed to follow the policy of carefully interviewing all candidates for ordination to either the Aaronic or the Melchizedek Priesthood to insure that they meet the established standards for worthiness.
We declare with soberness that the Lord has now made known his will for the blessing of all his children throughout the earth who will hearken to the voice of his authorized servants, and prepare themselves to receive every blessing of the gospel.
Sincerely yours,
Spencer W. Kimball
N. Eldon Tanner
Marion G. Romney
The First Presidency
We do not know why the Lord commands one thing one way or another, who are we to ask? We obey. If you don't understand, maybe you should go to your Heavenly Father in prayer.
2006-12-28 13:41:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It makes no sense. Are there actually people of color amoung the troops of the Latter Day Saints? I can"t say I've seen any, but then I wasn't looking. Its pretty well known that they're racist misogynists.
2006-12-28 02:25:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
because what you believe shouldn't be determined by the color of your skin. it might be hard but some people are willing to make that sacrifice.
2006-12-28 02:20:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
LOL! i find this post very funny and informative. thank you! i didn't know that LDS teach that way about colored people. LOL!
2006-12-28 02:24:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
maybe self hate, but who is the freak with annoying spam down loads?
Thanks for the violation notices.
2006-12-28 02:21:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
well first off, i've never met a black mormon. second, i would need verifiable support for your argument and an opinion from a mormon. peace.
2006-12-28 03:14:17 · answer #8 · answered by justmyinput 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ignorance dude - that's what ol' Ernest thinks anyway - know what I mean?
2006-12-28 02:20:16 · answer #9 · answered by JACK 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are racist!
Anybody can belong to any Religion dosen't matter what colour they are
2006-12-28 02:21:01 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋