Co-blogger Osodelsol has just posted an excellent narrative of one of her experiences in the Holy Land. I suggest that everyone read it.
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First, let me say that I enjoy your blog and respect your knowledge.
I have a sincere question for you, which you make delete or ignore if you feel it is inappropriate.
How do mormons view minorities? I have heard/read that mormons believe that darker skin is a curse from god, and that lighter skin can be obtained through a close relationship with Jesus Christ.
How would most mormons view an interracial marriage?
1. Never attack someone else's beliefs. 2. Declarations of sincere belief are always welcome. And if you wish to rebut someone else's belief, then do it by expressing what you believe, NOT by pointing out which points of doctrine you find to be silly, erroneous, or misguided. 3. If you want to know what members of another religion believe, go to them and not to their enemies. 4. Always judge a church by its best members, never by its worst. Those who fail to live according to the tenets of their religion are not representative of that religion. 5. Leave room for divine envy. 6. Everyone has the right to believe or not what you are saying. 7. Listen (in this case read) for understanding, not to plan on what you will say to refute what the other is saying.
"I seek not for power, but to pull it down. I seek not for honor of the world, but for the glory of my God, and the freedom and welfare of my country."
4 comments:
First, let me say that I enjoy your blog and respect your knowledge.
I have a sincere question for you, which you make delete or ignore if you feel it is inappropriate.
How do mormons view minorities? I have heard/read that mormons believe that darker skin is a curse from god, and that lighter skin can be obtained through a close relationship with Jesus Christ.
How would most mormons view an interracial marriage?
Thanks.
Anonymous,
That is an excellent question which requires more than a reponse comment. Give me some time, and I should have a response to it by Sunday evening.
Best,
Craig
P.S. Interracial marriages are 100% OK.
Humbly,
danke.
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