Black Mormons Respond to Church Leaders Supporting Racial Segregation? | Ep. 1930
Mormon Stories Podcast
Racial Ideologies in Mormon History
This chapter explores the contentious historical views on racial segregation within the Mormon church, examining how church leaders have perpetuated these beliefs. It critiques the church's reluctance to engage with the civil rights movement and the internal struggle faced by Black members in reconciling their racial identity with the church's teachings. The conversation highlights a legacy of racism intertwined with religious doctrines, including absurd beliefs about blood purity and its implications on health and societal norms.
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