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Blacks & The Mormon Priesthood - Page 13

Yet Paul in his letter to Philemon 15 - 16 sent back Onesimus not as a slave 'but as a brother' almost two thousand years before Brigham. It would appear obvious that Paul did not consider slavery 'divine'. Not to mention that slaves at the time of Christ were treated better than pre civil war [USA]. They were even freed every fifty years.

Priesthood Mormon and Blacks

I still don't see how that proves that the Priesthood ban was the result of President Brigham Young's racist views.

Blacks & The Mormon Priesthood Studies Doctrine Mormon

President Brigham Young was clear about how he felt about blacks, search for the quotes, there are all over the internet and if after reading that you tell me that his personal thoughts about them didn't influence at all the ban, then I would say you're being blind ChicaSUD.

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LDS Church celebrates 35th anniversary of black men receiving priesthood

For decades, Church leaders faced criticism, from those asking why there was ever a ban on black men receiving the priesthood? Three months ago, Church leaders added historical context to the 1978 revelation. Ref. Source 4

Priesthood Mormon and Blacks

Mormon Beliefs: Race And The Priesthood
Mormon Trends

What is the position of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on extending the priesthood to people of every race? The Church was established in 1830 during an era of great racial division in the United States. At the time, many people of African descent lived in slavery and racial distinctions and prejudice […]
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Blacks & The Mormon Priesthood

In 1978, the Priesthood was extended to all worthy males regardless of their race or ethnicity but what was the reason that were not able to have it prior to 1978? (In your opinion).

Blacks & Mormon Priesthood - Page 13

In my opinion, they could not have the priesthood because they are the descendants of Cain.

Blacks & Mormon Priesthood Mormon Doctrine Studies - Page 13

Is this your opinion or just the opinion of one of our early Church leaders? I do not consider this to be "doctrinal" at all.