Do you want a President who believes that Blacks were born with an inferior status? That they're guilty...

Question

... of cowardly acts in a "pre-existant" state? And that their black skin is a curse from God?

Mitt Romney as a member in good standing of the Mormon Church believes:

"The official church "doctrine" prior to 1978 was blacks are an inherrently sinful, inferrior race unworthy of the priesthood and temple blessings."

"Church leaders were always explicit in the link between people of African descent and the sin of Cain."

http://provopulse.com/home/?q=node/1379

"Think of the Negro, cursed as to the Priesthood.... This Negro, who, in the pre-existence lived the type of life which justified the Lord in sending him to the earth in the lineage of Cain with a black skin, and possibly being born in darkest Africa — if that Negro is willing when he hears the gospel to accept it, he may have many of the blessings of the gospel."

http://crownrights.com/store/god_who_doth_vary.php

Other churches have been racist but the Mormon Church continues to believe that blacks are born with prior guilt.

Joe - Those beliefs have never been officially dropped from Mormonism... because they have the weight of doctrine. Mormon's don't like to discuss it, but very few Mormons would say, "Blacks were guilty of nothing in the pre-existance".

Re: 1978. They stopped teaching it. They've never repudiated it. They still believe it. It still has the weight of doctrine. It's still intact in their theology. They just don't like talking about it.

Like some folks here apparently.

Phil, he has no choice but to believe it. If he spoke against it, he would be excommunicated. Mormons aren't like Catholics! :)

fdj1 - You're the one at 4%, genius.

halestrm - Black membership in the US is less than 1%. There's a reason for that.

teddi p - Right, when the racism is directed at whites, it's an important topic. When it's directed at blacks, who cares. Yup, you're a Republican.

GOPneedsarealc - I repeat... this position is still official church doctrine. It has not been repudiated.

Name me a social institution that still 'officially' sees blacks as inferior.

Answer 1

That's one of the reasons why he won't have a chance.
Prior to 1978 it was official, now it's unofficial, but still stands.

Answer 2

The Mormon church never accepted any blacks until 1970s and even then they were still a little weary of them. For those who refuse to acknowledge this, they should read Bringhman Young's journal and Book of Mormon. The Curse of Cain explains it very much. Though, this is true Romney doesn't necessarily have to believe this. There are many Mormons who aren't racist, they don't have to follow Young's prejudices.

Answer 3

You are wrong! Sounds like the pot calling the kettle black to me. What religion are you? I'm sure your religion has some writings that are inflammatory, racist, inhumane, etc. They all do! Your talking about outdated writings that are no longer relevant.

Racism still exists, unfortunately. However, the Mormon church, Catholicism, and Christianity in general do not condone endorse, or promote the unequal treatment or views of any race.

It's sad that there will do doubt be people who take your words as fact. I feel sorry for both them and you!

Answer 4

Prior to 1978, probably every religion taught this!!

Prior to the civil war, slavery was commonly accepted.

Why are you talking about the past. What is the official
doctrine of his religion regarding blacks now????

Most religions are against gay marriage and abortion as well.

A leader of the nation has to separate himself from his church teachings, vs the good of the country. I don't want ANY president even thinking about religion in any way when he is making decisions. Separation of CHURCH and STATE, remember??


Why don't you post your question on YOU Tube? The republican debate is in Sept.

Answer 5

No. You and I seldom agree, but Mormonism is really bizarre.

You might also be interested to know that if you are not a Mormon, you can't attend a Mormon wedding. I can't imagine what's so different about a Mormon wedding.

Not to mention the legacy of... polygamy...

Answer 6

It's 2007 now.

And it sounds like the Mormons were less than a dozen years behind the Democrat Party.

I'd vote for ANY Republican running over ANY Democrat in the race.

If Ron Paul is the nominee I will be praying hard myself!

Answer 7

So what if the Mormon church believed this? Does not mean he does or ever did.

This is nothing more than a smear, typical of you liberals. You cannot debate on issues, so you pull this garbage.

We had a policy in America that made blacks inferior for years. Does this make us evil? No. It makes us more mature in our thinking today.

Answer 8

Puleeeeeeeeeze. That is ancient and like everything else, something that is not believed in today's day and age.

I place this in the same category as lambasting Clinton for his cigar episode. :)

Someone made a GREAT point. How about Obama's history both past and present? Will you share?

Answer 9

no,but some might miss the early 19th century.

added. the Mormons are not the only church that believe this,some Pentecostals and some Baptists believe that about the mark of Cain. keep the thumbs down coming,i haven't met my quota today.

Answer 10

Welcome to The Black Mormon Homepage!
THERE are about 200,000 black Mormons in the world today; about 150,000 in Africa, and the rest scattered throughout North America, Brazil, and the Caribean. There have been black Mormons since 1832, two years after the "Mormon Church" was founded.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; commonly known simply as "The Mormon Church",is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, has about 13 million members, and has a large missionary corps around the world; young men in white shirts and ties, and black name-tags.

What does the Book of Mormon teach about race?

The Book of Mormon says that "he inviteth them all to come unto him and partake of his goodness; and he denieth none that come unto him, black and white, bond and free, male and female; and he remembereth the heathen; and all are alike unto God, both Jew and Gentile." (2 Nephi 26:33).

The Book of Doctrine and Covenants (containing the Revelations of Joseph Smith) contains a prophecy by Joseph Smith made in 1832 about the a war between the North and South, and that the slaves would be set free and marshalled for war by this conflict (D&C section 87).

Joseph Smith ordained free black men to the Priesthood, and wanted blacks freed, educated, and given equal rights (Compilation on the Negro in Mormonism, p.40). He invited people "of every color" to join the Church and worship in the Nauvoo Temple (Times & Seasons, 12 Oct. 1840).

Joseph Smith was a great advocate for the rights of black people in the 1840s. He was one of the first white men to call for the end to black slavery, and he called for the education and granting of equal rights of black people in America, back in 1843. Some historians believe his pro-black teachings influenced Abraham Lincoln, who lived not far from Joseph Smith in the 1840s.

Joseph Smith appointed Elijah Abel, his adopted brother and a black Mormon, to be a Seventy Apostle; a position Abel retained throghout his life.

There was a ban from priesthood later but in 1978

The Priesthood-ban Policy continued until June 8th, 1978, when it was recinded by Mormon Church President Spencer W. Kimball. Since then, black Mormons have all the same rights and blessings as any other Mormon.

The Official Declaration of the 1978 Revelation was released on June 8th, 1978:

Answer 11

Do I do not want a President that believes blacks were born with an inferior status. That is why I will support NO candidate that supports Affirmative Action. It tells minorities that they are not good enough and cannot compete equally.