by Thinker of Thoughts | Jun 9, 2015 | Mormonism, Race
A thoughtful reader commented on the “Racism in the Book of Mormon” post about a presentation which has been given by a group of Black LDS men which gives a whole new way to look at the Book of Mormon to demonstrate that what people think are racist...
by Thinker of Thoughts | May 24, 2015 | Mormonism, Race
Racial equality is an example of an undeniable truth that God should understand and anyone claiming to be God’s mouthpiece should teach. I consider it a bare minimum litmus test for anyone claiming a divine connection. Many people consider the Book of Mormon to...
by Thinker of Thoughts | Mar 5, 2014 | Mormonism
[toc]I have previously written several articles on racism in LDS church history including how it started with Joseph Smith, was vigorously defended as true doctrine, and how it’s root principle has still not been eliminated. A close friend has asked me why I...
by Thinker of Thoughts | Dec 20, 2013 | Mormonism
[toc] A couple of weeks ago I wrote about the exchange of letters between LDS sociologist Dr. Lowry Nelson and the First Presidency of the LDS Church on the issue of racism surrounding the ban on blacks receiving the priesthood. As far as I know, that was the first...
by Thinker of Thoughts | Nov 30, 2013 | Mormonism
[toc] [Note: A follow-up article covering the Cuba Report of Heber Meeks is now available] As a practicing Mormon – what happens if, through careful study and introspection, you come to the determination that your conscience and convictions are diametrically...
