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One Drop Rule/Problem (Paul Reeve 2 of 3)

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The One Drop Rule was used to justify slavery and segregation in America. Unfortunately, it seeped into the LDS Church in the form of a ban on blacks from priesthood and temple ordinances. But did Brigham Young use the word in his famous 1852 speech to the Utah Legislature? Paul Reeve says no. Find out more in our next conversation…..

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29:01 Russell Dewey Richie
39:33 Black Pete
44:45 One Drop Rule
46:59 Hardest Book Paul Has Written
54:34 Wilford Woodruff “One Drop” Problem

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Paul Reeve discusses the "one-drop" rule/problem with regards to the priesthood/temple ban.
  • Date: March 16, 2023
  • Guest: Paul Reeve
  • Black Mormon History
  • Historical Mentions Black Pete, Elijah Abel, Elijah Abel LDS, Elijah Ables, Enoch Lewis, Joseph Smith, Mark E Peterson, Mormon History, President McKay, Q Walker Lewis, Walker Lewis, Warner McCary
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