Im not making this up; it is in the book of Mormon. Do they still feel that way?
2007-02-21 19:14:35 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Racism has had a significant presence in the Mormon faith. They believe the dark skin is the result of a curse bestowed upon them (taken from Book of Mormon pre 1978): "their curse was taken from them, and their skin became white like unto the Nephites... and they were numbered among the Nephites, and were called Nephites." (3 Nephi 2:15-16).
"And the skins of the Lamanites were dark, according to the mark which was set upon their fathers, which was a curse upon them because of their transgression. . . " (Alma 3:6)
When the curse is lifted, the skin turns white:
"And their curse was taken from them, and their skin became white like unto the Nephites; "(3 Nephi 2:15)
Brigham Young preached racism as well, he apparently wasn't a fan of interracial marriage:
“Shall I tell you the law of God in regard to the African race? If the white man who belongs to the chosen seed mixes his blood with the seed of Cain, the penalty, under the law of God, is death on the spot. This will always be so.” (Journal of Discourses, Vol.10, p.109)
Undoubtedly there is more, but I think this alone demonstrates that even though Mormons were against slavery, they weren't repectful of those with darker skin.
2007-02-24 16:02:31 · answer #1 · answered by Matty 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Someone's making it up, because it isn't in the Book of Mormon. You probably heard it on Real Time with Bill Maher the other day, and apparently take his words as factual. Unfortunately, Bill Maher is often way off on what he is saying, even factually.
Mormons have always been anti-slavery, as others have said. In fact, that was one of the reasons they were driven from their homes. Joseph smith considered running from President of the United States and one if his platforms was the freeing of the slaves. Black people have always been members of the church, despite their inability to receive the Priesthood. The Church was a little slow on the whole civil rights movement, but they eventually made the change. There is no solid doctrine of the church as to why the Black people didn't have the priesthood for some time, but stuff often happens in religions that we don't understand. Even Christ, as found in the Bible, prevented the teaching of His message to certain groups for a time. Does that mean He was racist? No. He only thought the time wasn't right, for whatever reason. Religion is faith based and you can't apply worldly reasoning. You could tear down any religion if you wanted, but there is no reason. Rather, we should all be respectful off all people, regardless of race or religion. That is what the Mormon faith teaches.
2007-02-22 10:16:15 · answer #2 · answered by straightup 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hello,
I'm not a Mormons nor do I have a high education but know of 5 Mormons families.
They are to be of the most friendly, caring and helpful people that I for one have ever met.
One family in particular has adopted 2 Afro-Americans.
I'm not that educated as I said but sure was taught, learnt and educated enough to know these so called black people are called Afro- Americans. Not Blacky's, not blacks.
We don't call Caucasian people, Whitey's do we?
We may be all different colours but we all come from the same pack of crayons!
Just my view
2007-02-21 19:42:35 · answer #3 · answered by Bluelady... 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To Begin this answer let me start by saying, I am a Mormon. I belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and I live in Salt Lake City Utah. That being said, Yes Mormons believe that Anyone can go to heaven regardless of their race. Their place in heaven is determined by their actions and the fulfillment of requirements such as babtisim. In fact. Mormons do not believe in Slavery at all, And we do not believe in Hell, at least not in the traditional sense. We believe that there are Three kingdoms in heaven, a spirit waiting area where we learn about mistakes we made on earth and can repent for them called Spirit Prison (( The name not refering to Jail per se but more like a waiting room)) and Outer Darkness which is a place like unto hell because it is absent from God and Jesus. You have to do some exceptionally heinous things to end up there, and being born a certain race is not one of them.
2007-02-21 19:21:18 · answer #4 · answered by nemsethcszardescu 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
What a bunch of garbage. Quit spreading lies. No mormons don't believe black people will be slaves nor do we hate black people. Stop being bigots and trying to start arguements and disinformation. And absolutely not is it in the book of mormon. Black people as well as any other race are judged based on their hearts, minds, and actions regardless of race.
2007-02-21 19:23:31 · answer #5 · answered by Matthew G 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
it is in the book of mormon, isnt that nice? NOw you know why they all wear white shirts...the only black part is the tie....it represents hanging black people like they did in slave days. Mormonismm is wrong. I think Michael Jackson should become a devout mormon because that is the quickest way to get rid of the mormon faith.
2007-02-21 19:20:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
According to the accepted and widespread belief amoung mormons, a blackey can only make it to heaven if he endows his entire life to the white man.
2007-02-21 19:19:15 · answer #7 · answered by SKAM THE MAN 1 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Sure. They still feel that way. That's why every single one of them says that they don't feel that way, and that is why all of their current literature on the subject says that they don't feel that way.
2007-02-21 19:18:40 · answer #8 · answered by NONAME 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's amazing how much revision God's handiwork requires, isn't it? You'd think something so perfect would have been right the first time!
2007-02-21 19:20:24 · answer #9 · answered by Cheshire Cat 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I dont know im not mormon. but i have heard somewhere they dont accept blacks into there made up religion.
2007-02-21 19:18:27 · answer #10 · answered by oneandonlyness 4 · 2⤊ 3⤋