Unveiling Mormon Secrets with Dr John Dehlin Part 1

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Welcome to the Cross Examiner Podcast, the Internet's courtroom in the case of rationality versus religion. Here, our host uses his experience as both an attorney and an atheist to put religion on trial. We solemnly swear that it is the most informative, educational, and entertaining jury duty you will ever do. • In today's episode, our host delves into the fascinating and complex history of the Mormon church with special guest Dr. John Dehlin, host of the Mormon Stories podcast. ( / @mormonstories ) • Together, they explore the origins of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the controversial practices of its founder Joseph Smith, and the church's ongoing efforts to manage its narrative. • Our host and Dr. Dehlin discuss the psychological mechanisms that make people susceptible to religious claims, the role of authority and peer pressure in maintaining belief, and the ethical implications of withholding information from followers. This episode is packed with insights into how powerful institutions use misinformation to control and influence their members. • This is part one of a two-part series, so stay tuned for the continuation of this enlightening and thought-provoking conversation. • For more information, visit our website at www.thecrossexaminer.net, where you can find links to our social media platforms, YouTube channel, and various podcasting platforms. • Don't miss out on the next episode where we continue this riveting discussion. Subscribe today to stay informed! • NOTE: @1:14:30 I observe that the curse of Ham is from Genesis. I assert that this curse was depicted as dark skin. To be clear, the Bible does not say this curse was dark skin. However, since the Dark Ages, large numbers of white Christians have interpreted this to be the case. In researching this issue, I discovered that my theory about where Joseph Smith got his racist theology was correct: It was from the curse of Ham. • From Wikipedia: • In 1835, Joseph Smith...published a work which was titled the Book of Abraham. It explicitly states that an Egyptian king who is referred to by the name of Pharaoh was a descendant of Ham and the Canaanites, who were black, that Noah had cursed his lineage so they did not have the right to the priesthood, and that all Egyptians descended from him. • It was later considered scripture by the LDS Church...[and]...it later became the foundation of church policy with regard to the priesthood ban. The 2002 edition of the Doctrine and Covenants Student Manual points to Abraham 1:21–27 as the reason why black men were not given the priesthood until 1978. In 1836, Smith taught that the curse of Ham came from God, and stated that blacks were cursed with servitude.... • After Smith's 1844 death, Brigham Young became his most popular successor during the succession crisis. Young maintained that Black Africans were under the curse of Ham and he also maintained that those who tried to abolish slavery were going against the decrees of God, although the day would come when the curse would be nullified through the saving powers of Jesus Christ. In addition, based on his interpretation of the Book of Abraham, Young believed that, as a result of this curse, negroes were banned from the Mormon priesthood. • In 1978, LDS Church president Spencer W. Kimball said that he received a revelation that extended the priesthood to all worthy male members of the church without regard to race or color. In 2013, the LDS Church denounced the curse of Ham explanation for the withholding of the priesthood from black Africans. • Correction: • 1:14:24 See pinned comment for clarification. • Part 2: • Unveiling Mormon Secrets with Dr. Joh...

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