

Revealing The Secret Mormon Report That Shattered Racist Doctrine | Ep. 1918
Jul 15, 2024
Historian Matt Harris discusses the secret Mormon report that led to the removal of church leaders due to their ancestry, missionary work in South Africa, and complex racial issues faced by the Mormon Church. The podcast also touches on patriarchal blessings for black individuals and the struggles of ending racist doctrine within the church.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Challenges of Racial Classification in LDS Church Expansion
02:32 • 4min
Challenges of Missionary Work Among White Populations in South Africa and Brazil
06:14 • 10min
Navigating Racial Issues in the Mid-20th Century Church
15:53 • 35min
Historic Racism and Internal Struggles in the Mormon Church
50:52 • 8min
Racial Lineage and Discrimination in the Mormon Church
58:48 • 31min
Investigation and Revelation: A Shift in Policy for African Members
01:29:31 • 34min
Challenges in Ending Racist Doctrine
02:03:29 • 4min
Exploring a Revealing Book Chapter on Church Administration and Decision-Making Process
02:07:24 • 2min
Exploring Emotions, Supporting Scholars, and Applying History
02:09:00 • 3min