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Originally posted by BetaRose
Somehow, I think there would be a big stink made if the Mormons were to systematically refuse to include certain groups. That would be discrimination, and saying that those groups aren't good enough for heaven. Damned if ya do, damned if ya don't...
That being said, I've been baptised for the dead. It is completely creepy and weird. I wish I hadn't let the church members talk me into doing it, because 11 years later, I still get the wiggins just thinking about it.
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According to this website:
http://www.xmission.com/~country/reason/lhm1097a.htm
Prior to 1978, Mormon Church leaders taught that blacks were cursed by God and inferior to whites. Because of this they could not hold the priesthood, participate in the sacred temple ceremonies, or be married for eternity in a Mormon Temple. Since a temple marriage is required for anyone to live in God's presence, it was very difficult for LDS blacks to understand why they would be banned from the temple.
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