thews wrote:... there are many passages in LDS doctrine that specifically states black skin is a curse? For example:
http://mormonthink.com/blackweb.htm#full2 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.'
Please address this one example to substantiate your claim that there is "no evidence whatsoever" that LDS doctrine is not racist.
To the lurkers... don't expect a response to this question, as it's not how bcspace operates. What bcspace does, is state things that aren't true, fails to answer direct questions addressing the data presented, and in a later date he'll claim he's "debunked" any criticism. I figure a third grade reading comprehension level is all that would be required to answer the question, but it's much easier to tuck tail and flee.
To Consig, please give us your take on 2 Nephi 5: 21. While you claim "some" LDS doctrine isn't racist, what you're insinuating is that "some" of it is. I contend the multiple references to dark/black skin in LDS doctrine is slam dunk cut and dry regarding its meaning, which would also explain why men with dark skin could not hold the priesthood until 1978. Please enlighten me with your knowledge of the subject.
The apologetic for this is pretty well summarized here:
http://ldsscriptureteachings.org/2013/1 ... hi-214-15/
Regards,
MG