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The Curse of Cain and Ham

Posted in Mormon Doctrine, New Testament, Joseph Smith, Mormon History, All Podcasts, Old Testament, Bible, Book of Abraham, Theology, Brigham Young, Church Government by mormonmisc on July 8th, 2008

The Curse of Cain and Ham

I discussed differing views of Mormons regarding slavery and priesthood denial to blacks. This is a complex historical and theological issue with many avenues of discussion. I will focus primarily upon the views of Joseph Smith and Brigham Young. I discussed differing views of Mormons regarding slavery and priesthood denial to blacks. This is a complex historical and theological issue with many avenues of discussion. I will focus primarily upon the views of Joseph Smith and Brigham Young.Also, I will raise and briefly address various angles and arguments which have been batted around over the past 17 decades:

What was the curse on Cain?
What was the curse on Ham?
How long was the curse to continue?
Did the slavery curse end with the Civil War?
What of the view that Blacks are intellectually inferior?
Did JS initiate Black priesthood denial?
What were JS’s views on slavery?
What was BY’s view on slavery?
What scriptural support is there for priesthood denial?
What scriptural support is there for modern continuation of slavery?
How is a Black to be defined?
When was importation of African slaves banned in the U.S.?

This is the 9 March 2008 episode of the Mormon Miscellaneous Worldwide Talk Show, now in its 29th year.

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Why Common Consent

Posted in Mormon Doctrine, Joseph Smith, Mormon History, All Podcasts, Brigham Young, Church Government by mormonmisc on July 2nd, 2008

Why Common Consent?

From the very beginning of the Church to the present, the operation of its various entities and the general body of the Church itself exercise the principle of common consent on a wide range of decisions. From the very beginning of the Church to the present, the operation of its various entities and the general body of the Church itself exercise the principle of common consent on a wide range of decisions.If God calls prophets and directs their every action and belief by revelation why would common consent be the foundation of the operation of the Church organization?

From the very beginning of the Church to the present, the operation of its various entities and the general body of the Church itself exercise the principle of common consent on a wide range of decisions.If God calls prophets and directs their every action and belief by revelation why would common consent be the foundation of the operation of the Church organization?Why would the President and Prophet hold that position only with the consent of the faithful body of the Saints?

Why would the collection and publication of certain revelations to Joseph Smith and others require the vote of the Church members?

Why would a unanimous decision of the Quorum of the Twelve be more authoritative than than a majority decision?

Why would the President and Prophet consult with his counsellors on all important matters?

There are many historical sources which provide insights into these questions and reveal an important aspect of Joseph Smith’s views and claims. I will discuss these sources and the two major conclusions among LDS as to the intent and value of the principle of Common Consent.

This is the 2 March 2008 episode of the Mormon Miscellaneous Worldwide Talk Show, now in its 29th year.