Black Mormons Respond to Church Leaders Supporting Racial Segregation? | Ep. 1930
Mormon Stories Podcast
Church Leaders and Racial Tensions
This chapter explores the responses of church leaders to the Brown v. Board of Education ruling and the ensuing fears about desegregation affecting church communities. It highlights historical church teachings on race, including troubling beliefs regarding skin color and interracial relationships, while examining the hypocrisy of leaders during the Civil Rights Movement. The discussion reveals a significant report that contradicted church doctrine on segregation, showcasing the leaders' reluctance to act against systemic racism despite recognizing its moral implications.
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