by Dan Wees | Apr 28, 2018 | Miscellaneous
“It is true that the negro race is barred from holding the Priesthood, and this has always been the case. The Prophet Joseph Smith taught this doctrine, and it was made known to him, although we know of no such statement in any revelation in the Doctrine and...
by Dan Wees | Apr 28, 2018 | Miscellaneous
“Not only was Cain called to suffer, but because of his wickedness he became the father of an inferior race. A curse was placed upon him [black skin] and that curse has been continued through his lineage and must do so while time endures. Millions of souls have come...
by Dan Wees | Apr 28, 2018 | Miscellaneous
“Then Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee. And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God’s sake, Who shall not receive manifold more in this...
by Dan Wees | Apr 28, 2018 | Miscellaneous
“I know of no scriptural basis for denying the Priesthood to Negroes other than one verse in the [Pearl of Great Price] Book of Abraham (1:26); however, I believe, as you suggest that the real reason dates back to our pre-existant life.” David O. McKay – 3...
by Dan Wees | Apr 28, 2018 | Miscellaneous
“We feel it to be our duty to define our position in relation to the subject of Slavery. There are several men in the Valley of the Salt Lake from the Southern States, who have their slaves with them.” Orson Hyde, Millennial Star – No. 4.-Vol. XIII (Liverpool,...
by Dan Wees | Apr 28, 2018 | Miscellaneous
“And thou shalt eat it as barley cakes, and thou shalt bake it with dung that cometh out of man, in their sight. And the Lord said, Even thus shall the children of Israel eat their defiled bread among the Gentiles, whither I will drive them. Then said I, Ah Lord God!...
