racism

The Mormon church has a history of systemic racism. They have long claimed via the Book of Mormon that dark skin is a curse. They denied the priesthood to any "of African descent", which included attending the temple or being married in the temple until 1978.


Profiles with racism on their "shelf":

Noal Davis profile image for wasmormon.orgNoal DavisBorn & raised in Norther Utah, I quickly learned that my personal value was only connected to my obedience to the Mormon faith. I was, but am no longer, a MormonAmethyst profile image for wasmormon.orgAmethystI love books, hairstyling and the forest. I'm a lesbian. I'm an artist, poet and writer. I'm an over opinionated, cussing, sarcastic teenager with a load of anxiety and terrible mental health. I was a Mormon.Shaylee profile image for wasmormon.orgShayleeI'm an instructional designer, a wife & mom, and so much more. On the side, I enjoy drinking tea & collecting teaware, reading Tarot, knitting, crocheting, sewing, gaming, and photography. I was a Mormon.Doug profile image for wasmormon.orgDougI'm a physicist, engineer, educator, nature worshiper, father, grandfather, and I was a Mormon.Hannah profile image for wasmormon.orgHannahI'm a nerdy trans woman who enjoys D&D and gaming. I was a mormon.elnene profile image for wasmormon.orgelneneI was a mormon. Enjoy traveling, beach sports.Byrd profile image for wasmormon.orgByrdI'm transmasculine, genderqueer, generally queer, and a refugee of Trump's America. I was a mormon.Connor Ross Aldridge profile image for wasmormon.orgConnor Ross AldridgeI enjoy philosophical discussions, to inquire reasonable explanations of phenomena's. I'd seek educational institutions to help the public to better understand anthropology as a scientific theory for acknowledging human origins. I was a mormon.Spencer Warner profile image for wasmormon.orgSpencer WarnerI enjoy skiing, technology, and skepticism. I was a mormon.Frey Higley profile image for wasmormon.orgFrey HigleyI enjoy the culinary arts, theatre, and sewing. I was a mormon.Andy Wilson profile image for wasmormon.orgAndy WilsonI enjoy photography, meditation, cycling, walking and travel.  I am a truth-seeker. I was a mormon.Daniel Johnson profile image for wasmormon.orgDaniel JohnsonI'm a family physician, runner, bicycle fanatic,husband, father and seeker of truth. I was a Mormon.jacob profile image for wasmormon.orgjacobI'm a lover of geography, tokusatsu, Deadpool, and music (basically every genre). I'm 19, I love traveling and learning about other cultures, and I was a MormonTom profile image for wasmormon.orgTomBorn and raised in the faith, I’m a descendent of pioneers who crossed the plains and settled the Salt Lake Valley. I’m a corporate executive, educator, parent and husband. And… I was a mormon.kingofweird profile image for wasmormon.orgkingofweirdWe're a queer DID system with autism and generalized anxiety disorder. We were a mormon.Landon profile image for wasmormon.orgLandonI'm a computer engineering PhD student. I believe everyone is worthy and has inherent value. I was a mormon.Bruce profile image for wasmormon.orgBruceI was excommunicated over a single Facebook post.Byron Marchant profile image for wasmormon.orgByron MarchantI was a Mormon.Larry Camp profile image for wasmormon.orgLarry CampI love my wife, my kids, Hawaii, the outdoors, softball and believe it or not, I was a mormon.alissa.swenson profile image for wasmormon.orgalissa.swensonI am a wife and mom of 1 baby boy and 2 fur babies. I am a therapist, love the lake and boating, I was a mormon.sallygirl75 profile image for wasmormon.orgsallygirl75I was a mormon for 43 years. Now I'm not. Now I live my values with integrity. Stoic philosophy reminds me to have balance and fortitude. The courage to admit when I'm wrong. And it's ok to not have all the answers.Andrew profile image for wasmormon.orgAndrewI am an airline pilot who enjoys traveling the world. I was a mormon.lucky profile image for wasmormon.orgluckyI was a mormon. Now I’m a mom, a teacher, a lesbian, and a human grateful for my freedom. Ken Clark profile image for wasmormon.orgKen ClarkI'm a convert and served as a Bishop. I was a CES teacher for 27 years. I resigned from both the CES and the church at the same time.Evert profile image for wasmormon.orgEvertI was a Mormon, then it was forbidden, I am still a Mormon just not a member of the church anymore.madisonc profile image for wasmormon.orgmadisoncI'm a mom who loves cooking and philosophy. I was a mormon.drjohn profile image for wasmormon.orgdrjohnI'm a graduate business professor (organizational leadership) who is very compassionate, creative, and enjoys traveling to warm places. I seek truth more than highly emotional convictions found in religion, political ideologies, or any system that claims to have the best set of morals, practices, values, and/or solutions for individuals or the world. I was a mormon.Brendan profile image for wasmormon.orgBrendanI am an Educator, Author, and a Life-Long Learner. I love to travel, read, and connect with people from all walks of life. I was a mormon.fuchiboca67 profile image for wasmormon.orgfuchiboca67I was a mormon.Lyndon Lamborn profile image for wasmormon.orgLyndon LambornI was a mormon.kf7heh profile image for wasmormon.orgkf7hehI'm currently living in west Tennessee, living my best life and I was a mormon.wildway2424 profile image for wasmormon.orgwildway2424I was a mormon. I enjoy the outdoors, time with my family, and my new life as an ex-Mormon.rlboston92 profile image for wasmormon.orgrlboston92I enjoy camping, art, and amazing food. I am a very curious person and I enjoy learning about other people. I was a mormon.supitsbreezy profile image for wasmormon.orgsupitsbreezyI'm into art, music, modeling, gaming, and more! You can find me on all social platforms @SupItsBreezy!thealanwolf profile image for wasmormon.orgthealanwolfI value truth, morality, and liberty. I was a mormon.Brandon Bridge profile image for wasmormon.orgBrandon BridgeI was a mormonEvan Mullins profile image for wasmormon.orgEvan MullinsI'm a husband and father of 4. I am a musician, I make websites for a living and I was a mormon.

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