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Understanding pre-1978 statements about race
Understanding pre-1978 statements by members and leaders of the Church
Priesthood ban |
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Native Americans |
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
Detailed Analysis
It is claimed that statements from some Church leaders or members were racist, especially before 1978. How should these statements be understood?
Understanding pre-1978 statements
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."
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?
Detailed Analysis
It is claimed that statements from some Church leaders or members were racist, especially before 1978. How should these statements be understood?
Understanding pre-1978 statements
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."
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
Detailed Analysis
It is claimed that statements from some Church leaders or members were racist, especially before 1978. How should these statements be understood?
Understanding pre-1978 statements
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."
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?
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
Detailed Analysis
It is claimed that statements from some Church leaders or members were racist, especially before 1978. How should these statements be understood?
Understanding pre-1978 statements
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."
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?
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
Detailed Analysis
It is claimed that statements from some Church leaders or members were racist, especially before 1978. How should these statements be understood?
Understanding pre-1978 statements
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."
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?
To see citations to the critical sources for these claims, [[../CriticalSources|click here]]
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