In this episode, we delve deep into the controversial history of the LDS (Latter-day Saints) Church’s priesthood ban, shedding light on the untold truths and deceptions that shaped this discriminatory practice. From its mysterious origins to its lasting impact, we uncover a story that challenges the foundation of faith and reveals the complex interplay of faith, culture, and racism.
RESOURCES:
Lester Bush’s original Article – https://www.dialoguejournal.com/wp-content/uploads/sbi/articles/Dialogue_V08N01_13.pdf
Lester Bush – https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1032&context=mormonhistory pg 229
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1013&context=arrington_stwriting
Elder Oaks “Be One Celebration” – https://youtu.be/ZXrlHULMFcE
Bruce R McConkie “All Are Alike unto God” – https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/bruce-r-mcconkie/alike-unto-god/
Bruce R. McConkie April 1980 “The Coming Tests and Trials and Glory”
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1980/04/the-coming-tests-and-trials-and-glory?lang=eng
Randy Bott – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randy_L._Bott
Official Statement of the Church
https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/race-church
Elder Holland – https://www.pbs.org/mormons/interviews/holland.html
2007 “The Mormons”
Abraham 1: 21-22, 26-27
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/pgp/abr/1?lang=eng
Moses Chapter 7: 6-8
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/pgp/moses/7?lang=eng
Joseph Smith “Messenger & Advocate – pg 289 https://archive.org/details/latterdaysaintsm01unse/page/n303/mode/2up
Brigham Young address before the legislative assembly of the Territory of Utah on January 6, 1852
https://archive.org/details/CR100317B0001F0017/mode/2up
https://www.theroot.com/do-most-whites-have-traces-of-african-dna-as-i-do-1790874465
https://www.vox.com/2014/12/22/7431391/guess-where-white-americans-have-the-most-african-ancestry
Dr Lowry Nelson Correspondence – https://www.mormonstories.org/lowry-nelson/
Race and The Priesthood Gospel Topic Essay https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics-essays/race-and-the-priesthood?lang=eng
1969 First Presidency Letter – http://exhibits.usu.edu/files/original/aecf91ae5ab5e2af3892cd200971fd39.pdf
Missed In Sunday School – https://missedinsunday.com/category/memes/race/
Brigham Young’s Prophecy – https://jod.mrm.org/2/136
Racist LDS Teacings – https://bib.irr.org/brigham-young-on-race-later-comments
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