Mormon Land podcast: Behind-the-scenes look at the end of the Black priesthood ban sltrib.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from sltrib.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Dozens of authors, leaders, scholars and interviewees were part of a recent Brigham Young University study on the Black experience in a predominantly white church. Published last month, the research analyzed public accounts of Black members and found they experienced both positive spiritual joy, but also “racism and isolation.”
In the latest news in and about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, this week represents the 45th anniversary since the end of the priesthood/temple ban on Black members; the 10 nations with the most Latter-day Saints and no temple; a Navajo Book of Mormon; and the call to stop straight-ticket voting.
BYU’s Office of Belonging has sponsored activities, events and tributes to celebrate Black History Month and help students understand that all are children of God.
BYU religion professor says transparency about history can build faith byu.edu - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from byu.edu Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.