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 | The first occurred in the mid-19th century when the Mormon practice of polygyny -- a form of polygamy -- was the main reason why statehood for Utah was initially rejected. Six additional refusals followed, between 1849 and 1887. In 1890, as the government was about to seize the assets of the LDS Church, the Prophet received a revelation from God. This was the "Great Accommodation" that changed suspended the practice of polygyny -- a form of polygamy. On 1896-JAN-4, Utah became the 45th state in the union. |
| Pressure was also felt by the LDS during the 1970's because of the LDS' institutionalized racism. The IRS was threatening to cancel the church's non-profit tax exempt status. University sports teams were refusing to compete in Utah. This pressure was relieved on 1978-JUN-6 when the church received a new revelation from God to end the practice of discrimination against persons of African-American heritage. |
Topics covered in this section:
| Statements about race in the Book of Mormon |
| Racist statements by LDS leaders |
| Resolution of racism in the LDS church: |
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Home > Christianity > Christian faith groups > LDS Restorationist > here |
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Home > Christianity > Denominational families > LDS Restorationist > here |
Copyright © 1997 to 2007 by Ontario Consultants on
Religious Tolerance
Originally written: 2002-AUG-12
Latest update: 2007-DEC-27
Author: B.A. Robinson
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