Mormon Stories Podcast Church Educators Fired for Opposing Mormon Racism | Ep. 1923
Jul 31, 2024
Dive into the struggles of church educators who opposed historical racial policies in Mormonism. Discover the clash between free-thinking scholars and conservative leaders that led to firings and excommunications. Explore how figures like David O. McKay defended intellectual freedom during a time of civil rights upheaval. Delve into the tensions at BYU between faith and academic pursuits, and witness the church's grappling with evolving racial doctrines amid societal change. Uncover the legacy of race and doctrine within this transformative era.
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Early BYU and Secular Learning
- Early BYU aimed to hire top Mormon PhDs, integrating secular learning.
- This led to conflicts with the Board of Trustees, resulting in faculty dismissals.
Fawn Brody at Chicago
- Fawn Brody's presence at the University of Chicago is discussed, although a decade later than the men mentioned.
- It's noted she likely didn't interact with them due to different fields of study.
J. Reuben Clark's Influence on Church Education
- J. Reuben Clark's 1938 Aspen Grove talk set a new tone for church education.
- It emphasized doctrinal orthodoxy and the prioritization of gospel teaching.