As followers of Jesus Christ, we are dismayed when we hear of how children of God are mistreated based on their race. We have been heartbroken to hear of recent attacks on people who are Black, Asian, Latino, or of any other group. Prejudice, racial tension, or violence should never have any place in our neighborhoods, communities, or within the Church. Let each of us, no matter our age, strive to be our best.” — Gary E. Stevenson
Acts 17:26 “And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation”.
Mr. Stevenson’s theory of inclusion isn’t what it truly means. If he was truthful about being inclusive, he’d denounce the BoM immediately because their beloved canon is racist to the core.
2 Nephi 5:21 “And he had caused the cursing to come upon them, yea, even a sore cursing, because of their iniquity. For behold, they had hardened their hearts against him, that they had become like unto a flint; wherefore, as they were white, and exceedingly fair and delightsome, that they might not be enticing unto my people the Lord God did cause a skin of blackness to come upon them.” [emp. added]
It’s heartbreaking to see how he and other members of the Church continue the charade all for the sake of appearances and/or money.
Continue to pray for members to leave as they’ve been doing, and turn to Jesus for true salvation!
“Elder Stevenson taught that kindness is a fundamental, healing principle of the gospel. “The Lord expects [Latter-day Saints] to teach that inclusion is a positive means towards unity, and that exclusion leads to division,” he said.”
For more info on this and other talks at Conference, see the Church’s PDF Talk Summary.
With Love in Christ —
Michelle