Church History Matters 024 Q&R! Tough Questions with Paul Reeve
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Aug 15, 2023 In this thought-provoking discussion, Dr. Paul Reeve, Chair of the History Department at the University of Utah and expert on race in Latter-day Saint history, explores the parallels between historical church policies on race and current LGBTQ+ restrictions. He delves into the implications of the priesthood ban for Black members, questions prophetic authority, and the complexities of scriptural interpretations. Reeve advocates for critical engagement with faith, promoting inclusivity and a reevaluation of past doctrines to embrace all of God’s children.
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Past and Current Restrictive Policies
- The Church's past racial restrictions and current LGBTQ+ policies share similarities and differences.
- Examining cultural assumptions and historical precedents is crucial for understanding these complex issues.
Prophetic Fallibility and Woodruff's Statement
- Reconciling past prophetic errors with the idea of prophetic infallibility requires careful contextualization.
- Woodruff's statement about not being led astray referred to revelation, not general prophetic actions.
The Priesthood Ban: A Mistake?
- Church leaders haven't explicitly called the priesthood ban a "mistake," but scholarship suggests it was.
- New information requires reevaluating assumptions, and the Church is undergoing that process.