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019 Joseph Smith and Black Africans

Church History Matters

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Understanding Context is Key

The interpretation of biblical texts has often been influenced by the assumptions and cultural attitudes of the time, leading to misconceptions about figures like Cain and Ham. Even church members who aren't directly involved in practices like slavery may still harbor racial attitudes shaped by their upbringing and the society surrounding them. Acknowledging these historical contexts is essential to understand the dynamics and attitudes present in the church, even if those ideas are not endorsed today.

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