How come Mormons can never?

Question

answer this question? I have seen it posted many times, but never a straight answer,

Why does the church go against balcks so strongly, and do they personaly agree with how the Church attacks black people?

Answer 1

Segregation of the races was an ancient practice. The Israelites were banned from intermarrying with those who were not from the "covenant". In fact, Solomon and others were punished for marrying "strange wives". The reason was to preserve the religion and culture and to avoid intermarriage with the Cananites. Even the practice of circumcision was given to "set apart" or separate the "covenant people". The reason for this is explained more fully in the LDS scripture the "Book of Abraham".

Behold, I will lead thee by my hand, and I will take thee, to put upon thee my name, even the Priesthood of thy father, and my power shall be over thee. As it was with Noah so shall it be with thee; but through thy ministry my name shall be known in the earth forever, for I am thy God. (Abraham 1:18 - 19)
And also:

Now this king of Egypt was a descendant from the loins of Ham, and was a partaker of the blood of the Canaanites by birth. From this descent sprang all the Egyptians, and thus the blood of the Canaanites was preserved in the land. (Abraham 1:21 - 22)

Now the first government of Egypt was established by Pharaoh, the eldest son of Egyptus, the daughter of Ham, and it was after the manner of the government of Ham, which was patriarchal. Pharaoh, being a righteous man, established his kingdom and judged his people wisely and justly all his days, seeking earnestly to imitate that order established by the fathers in the first generations, in the days of the first patriarchal reign, even in the reign of Adam, and also of Noah, his father, who blessed him with the blessings of the earth, and with the blessings of wisdom, but cursed him as pertaining to the Priesthood.
(Abraham 1:25 - 26)

This policy was followed as concerning those of african descent in spite of criticism and persecution to the church from critics who did not understand because it was a commandment, until the revelation given in 1978 which granted the blessings of the Temple and the Priesthood to all worthy men. This was a wonderful happening and the African members and all those of african descent of the LDS church rejoiced greatly. In fact, we all rejoiced greatly.

Before 1978, anyone who wished could be an LDS member, including blacks and those of every race. But those of African descent were not permitted to have temple blessings or have the priesthood until after the Revelation.explained above. This is what happened. What your opinions might be are irrelevant.

Answer 2

You may have not been listening. Prior to 1978 Blacks were not allowed to be ordained to the higher priesthood, but there was no ban on them becoming members. There was not much a an effort to proselytize them, either.

When the miraculous revelation occurred in August 1978, the tirades and epithets against Blacks also miraculously ceased (because the church is True), although for some reason the church keeps records of these talks, sermons and speeches on file buried in Granite Mountain.

Remember, the One True Church embraces diversity, and has always done so since 1978.

Answer 3

What church attack on black people are you talking about? Nope! the church does not ignore or discriminate blacks. Blacks are invited to our church, same with all races. I am hispanic with dark skin, so that makes me black and proud of it and I am Mormon, a very happy Mormon and everyone including whites treats me really good and like everyone else. I go to a spanish speaking ward that s in the same building with an english speaking one. There are whites and there are blacks too, everyone treats with love and respect.

It is true that at the beginings of the church black people were denied to have the priesthood, but I know that Joseph Smith was not racist, Brigham Young made that doctrine as fas as I know, I don't think he was racist neither, maybe he misunderstood something I guess. Blacks were allowed to have the priesthood in 1978, the real reason of why this happened is not really known, all that matters is that besides of the priesthood denial, blacks were never mistreated by the church or ignored by the church, and nowdays neither. They are all loved.

Answer 4

The Mormon church doesn't go against blacks. I don't know were you got that but you have your facts mixed up.Yes back before the 60's many people thought we hated blacks because they were not allowed to have the priesthood but that was because the prophet had been told that it was not the right time. Black are now allowed to have the priesthood. They are treated like all the other people in this religion. If blacks are mistreated its because of that persons own prejudice agingst them. The church its self is not prejudice agains anyone. If you have any questions you can message me and I'd be happy to answer it to the best i can.

Answer 5

boy there are a lot of ignorant people saying the church hates black people.

My family is Mormon and Black. I have never run into hatred in the LDS Church.

I know about the 1978 revelation and I love it. OK

Go find some other thing to be racist about and leave the LDS church alone.

D

Answer 6

The mormons call themselves an evolving church, so therefore their prophecy evolves as well as the fact that they evolve into gods or Goddesses, anyways, their KJV bible says that the Mark of Cain was black skin, this is why the African American was not allowed to hold the preisthood and because of the war in heaven story were they were neutral in the war. In 1978, the prophecy came thru that they are now allowed to hold the preisthood. Ham's wife is also known to be black and the laminites who are suppose ot be the indians are suppose to be MARK with dark skin.

Answer 7

There are three Mormon temples in Africa and the Church has hundreds of thousands of black Mormons as members. But although blacks were members of the Church from the beginning, they couldn’t hold the priesthood.
Why? This is unclear. At no time did the Lord specifically ban black members from the priesthood, but He didn’t command that it be given to them when it wasn’t. So you draw you own conclusion

Answer 8

I don't think the Mormon church goes against blacks (you spelled it incorrectly) at all. In fact, they moved to embrace people of all races.

On June 9, 1978, President Spencer W. Kimball announced that the Lord "...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 blessing of the temple. Accordingly, all worthy male members of the Church may be ordained to the priesthood without regard for race or color."

(I'm not a Mormon, but I do study Mormon history and beliefs)

Answer 9

I am not mormon and I can answer it.

In 1978 they repealled the no black members in church. It originated from the bible. The mark of Cain was black skin. So black people were of course Cain's children and therefore evil. It is much like how the KKK and other people used the parts of the bible about slavery.

I have no idea at all why anyone would ever follow that book.

Answer 10

I have never heard that. This is another form of Propaganda against a church. Why would a Mormon answer such a racist question ? They stay away from negative de-gradation, like this. I am not a Mormon, but I have never in all the years, while I have prayed with the Mormon Missionaries, heard this de-grade Black People. Stop spreading Lies. May God soften your heart and tongue.

Answer 11

To clear up everything. Firs off we are not a cult. We are not against any race or religion. I agree with flanelpajamas1 answer its the truth. We at no time have ever ban blacks from the church.