
019 Joseph Smith and Black Africans
Church History Matters
Racial Fear Fuels Religious Persecution
The eviction of Mormons from Jackson County in 1833 was primarily driven by the local population's fear of racial integration rather than just religious prejudice. The residents' deep-seated anxieties about free blacks stirring unrest and potential social mixing fueled their violent actions against the saints. This key insight highlights that the motivations for hostility towards the Mormons were deeply intertwined with issues of race and slavery, as evidenced by the mob's own justifications for their aggression. The racism underlying the conflict underscores the broader societal resistance to any form of racial integration.
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