Mormonism and Colonial Exploitation

This chapter examines the troubling intersections of Mormonism with colonialism and its impact on Indigenous cultures. It discusses the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' archaeological pursuits that often dismiss Indigenous knowledge, highlighting the historical and cultural damage inflicted by these actions. The speakers reflect on the complexities of belonging to a faith that is intertwined with narratives of racial purity and colonial ideology, calling for accountability within the church.