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It is claimed that statements from some Church leaders or members were [[Racist statements by Church leaders|racist]], especially before 1978.  How should these statements be understood?
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Critics frequently parade justifications for the ban by past General Authorities that are considered racist by today's standards. While these have not been officially renounced, there is no obligation for current members to accept such sentiments as the "word of the Lord."
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Revision as of 02:59, 21 July 2016

Understanding pre-1978 statements by members and leaders of the Church

Priesthood ban
Native Americans

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See also: Racist statements by Church leaders, Prophets are not infallible, and Repudiated ideas


Template loop detected: Source:Hinckley:Ensign:May 2006:I remind you that no man who makes disparaging remarks concerning those of another race can consider himself a true disciple of Christ Template loop detected: Source:Bruce R. McConkie:All Are Alike Unto God:Forget everything that I have said, or what President Brigham Young or President George Q. Cannon or whomsoever has said in days past that is contrary to the present revelation Template loop detected: Question: How have modern Church leaders reacted to the speculations of the past regarding the reason for the priesthood ban? Template loop detected: Question: How is it possible for a Church leader or prophet to have been influenced by racism, yet be consistent with the Lord not allowing prophets to lead the Church astray?

See also: Racist statements by Church leaders, Prophets are not infallible, and Repudiated ideas


Template loop detected: Source:Hinckley:Ensign:May 2006:I remind you that no man who makes disparaging remarks concerning those of another race can consider himself a true disciple of Christ Template loop detected: Source:Bruce R. McConkie:All Are Alike Unto God:Forget everything that I have said, or what President Brigham Young or President George Q. Cannon or whomsoever has said in days past that is contrary to the present revelation Template loop detected: Question: How have modern Church leaders reacted to the speculations of the past regarding the reason for the priesthood ban? Template loop detected: Question: How is it possible for a Church leader or prophet to have been influenced by racism, yet be consistent with the Lord not allowing prophets to lead the Church astray?

See also: Racist statements by Church leaders, Prophets are not infallible, and Repudiated ideas


Template loop detected: Source:Hinckley:Ensign:May 2006:I remind you that no man who makes disparaging remarks concerning those of another race can consider himself a true disciple of Christ Template loop detected: Source:Bruce R. McConkie:All Are Alike Unto God:Forget everything that I have said, or what President Brigham Young or President George Q. Cannon or whomsoever has said in days past that is contrary to the present revelation Template loop detected: Question: How have modern Church leaders reacted to the speculations of the past regarding the reason for the priesthood ban? Template loop detected: Question: How is it possible for a Church leader or prophet to have been influenced by racism, yet be consistent with the Lord not allowing prophets to lead the Church astray?

See also: Racist statements by Church leaders, Prophets are not infallible, and Repudiated ideas
See also: Racist statements by Church leaders, Prophets are not infallible, and Repudiated ideas

To see citations to the critical sources for these claims, [[../CriticalSources|click here]]

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Further reading and additional sources responding to these claims

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