Four months before the Presidency of the Church received the Revelation of inclusion to the Priesthood for all worth males. I told my wife how I felt as I was listening the the sermon by Martin Luther King, Jr. "I have a dream". I told her I cannot say anything as it has to come from the Prophet, but I feel it is time. I was so delighted when the Revelation was given. I felt happiness and relief, Finally we are United in Christ with all our brethren and our sisters, we are ONE. I am a former Baptist minister and the son of a Baptist minister; in 1970 while preaching a sermon in the Baptist Church the Holy Spirit spoke to me to get and Read the Book of Mormon. I did so and 14 members of our family's joined the Church n 1970 comprising 4 generations. The ward was also praying for an organist, well I am an Organist and was called to be the ward organist the 1st Sunday. 52 years later I am still the ward organist at 84 years of age. My testimony is a huge story starting at 9 years old while listening the my short wave radio I heard the United Nations make Israel a nation again. Wow I witnessed the Restoration of Israel as a Nation and a Miracle. Thank you Sister Wilson for this and all of our lesions.
@lukesteele4510
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@renatep.7566
10 ай бұрын
What a wonderful story of conversion and inspiration! People like you are the back bone of the LDS church. ❤
@mariacandela7185
2 жыл бұрын
Dear Sister, thank you for your outstanding information! You are one of those enthusiastic warriors who fight to bring light, love and unity to be ready to the Lord’s Second Coming! You are an inspiration to the latter saints!
@markstanner
2 жыл бұрын
So very much appreciate the years of combined scholarship and spiritual preparation behind this lecture. Thank you for bringing both to the task. I learned many new truths from this lecture, e.g., for my entire life I had been taught about the "curse" or "mark" of Ham as being dark or black skin. I appreciate the more informed knowledge gained from this discussion.
@julievanwauwe
2 жыл бұрын
I feel your love for my African people. You are my American sister ; ) I was baptized after 3 weeks in 1980 and knew and knows that God loves me. Indeed, it was not Moses' fault that the Israelites were not ready to face the M.P. receive. Our Savior's atoning blood flowed for all of God's children, without exception. And how beautiful the world is thanks to the diversity between people and all creation. Thank you for making this racial problem so clear. I had been misled for years and did not understand how it was possible that African or people of color were nog treated as full members in this beautifil gospel. I will be reading this statement often. Thank you for your time for charing this. Greetings from Belgium
@b1of4bs
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your beautiful thoughts, sister. May we come together in love. 💗
@danite620
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mrs. Lynne , for sharing your great knowledge .
@michaelmichaelc1748
2 жыл бұрын
Thankyou so much for sharing your thoughts and insights into this subject. Certainly very interesting. I remember our bishop reading out the letter from the first presidency on priesthood being extended to all worthy male members of the Church. The Spirit of the Holy Ghost was so strong in that room l new the revelation was from the Lord. Going back in time the Lord himself only preached the Gospel to the House of Israel. In Moses time the priesthood was only given to the tribe of Levi. In due time of the Lord the Gospel and the priesthood was extended to all. It seems we have to have faith in the Lord's timing. God bless you and all your loved ones. Great job 😊
@loveslazylapcats4039
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I always love your presentations. I love how our prophet, President Nelson is healing past mistakes as he calls them concerning our black brothers. He is a worthy example for us to follow. And yes, he also said that the fullness of the gospel is still being revealed. In 2 Nephi 26:33 we read in part: "He (the Lord) denieth none that come unto him, black and white, bond and free, male and female; and he remembereth the heathen; and all are alike unto God, both Jew and Gentile." We know that God is the Father of all of us. Just as He created a world full of beauty with many different colors, why not people? Until we learn to love each other as our brother, we will not be ready to meet our Savior.
@jessajill
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video! Love love love this. Articulated in a way we all needed. 👏 👏 👏
@e.leehuff561
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for teaching truth on this matter. You research validates mine.
@kkheflin3
Жыл бұрын
This is a really interesting take. After 38 years in the church I can definitely say as a child we were taught that black people were "less valiant" in the premortal life. (I don't remember being taught they bore the "mark of Cain)" This "less valiant" concept WAS taught in Young Women's and in Seminary throughout the 50's and 60's. Once the ban was lifted in 1978 I never heard another thing about it. The church taught this. It wasn't a misinterpretation. This is what we were taught. Many young people today don't know the history of what the church taught over the years compared to now.
@henochparks
Жыл бұрын
So you claim to be LDS? Joseph Smith was the only candidate to run for US President that was going to free the slaves. The Mormons were murdered and Joseph Smith was assassinated by pro slavers who wanted to keep slaves. The LDS President David O. Mckay told Bruce McConkie to stop publishing his book called Mormon Doctrine because it claimed Africans were neutral in heaven which is not LDS doctrine. Best study up.
@kkheflin3
Жыл бұрын
@@henochparks I am no longer LDS. Not since 1992. I was in the church 38 years. I have no idea what they have taught about blacks holding the priesthood since 1992. I grew up in the church and almost ALL of my extended family is LDS! Best people I know! I don't disagree with your statements about JS or McKay. They are true facts but none of them mean Joseph Smith was a true prophet. I understand in your belief system you believe that he was. That is where we differ.
@henochparks
Жыл бұрын
@@kkheflin3 Jesus refused to bless a Syro Caananite girl. She was most likely white. It is more about her race than color. East Indians could and can receive the Priesthood regardless of color. Joseph Smith was killed by pro slavers because Smith who was running for President of the US declared if he won he would end slavery. These same types had mobbed Elijah Lovejoy an abolitionist and murdered him. These types killed Abraham Lincoln just six days after he freed the slaves. Joseph Smith was the first political candidate to be assassinated. He knew if he wanted to end slavery it could cost him his life. It did. Why do you not think he was not a prophet?
@siumanspringer2014
2 жыл бұрын
So good and we are so blessed to have you. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart! Merry Christmas to you and your family!❤️💜
@siumanspringer2014
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! You are loved so much! Happy Thanksgiving with good health, joy and happiness!🥰
@ronpalmer2u
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sister Lynne Hilton
@brb5506
2 жыл бұрын
A couple of distinctions are important. Adam and Eve were separated from God's presence, i.e. they died spiritually, because of transgression: 1. Transgression, not just sin, separates us from God. (Sin is knowing transgression; sin is therefore more difficult to repent of because in sinning we have set our minds against God.) 2. An action does not separate us from God because it is sin or transgression; it is sin or transgression because it separates us from God.
@MrArtist7777
2 жыл бұрын
In my opinion, this is the most difficult subject for people to understand, in church history. Well done! It's incredibly unfortunate that Brigham Young allowed the priesthood to be banned from those with African descent, with no revelation given or any real meaning, however, it's interesting to note that tens of thousands of Fijians, Samoans and many other Pacific Islanders received the priesthood all throughout the late 19th century and early 20th century, who DNA scientists confirm are descendants of African lineage. It's wonderful to see the church growing SO rapidly in Africa now, with many, many future leaders and faithful members of the church with African lineage.
@kathytamir1733
2 жыл бұрын
...they did become an IDLE people ... the slide says IDOL people....Was that on purpose? Is there a relationship between idol and idle? Along a perhaps, similar line, It's interesting and sometimes confusing how the meaning or popular interpretation of words and phrases change over time - and in translation - I've seen it just in my lifetime (words like cool, hot, gay, interface, bad, etc.) I've also seen it in books. I remember someone saying about the phrase "to make love" in a movie based on a Jane Austen book and they thought it was having sexual intercourse but the phrase "to make love" used to mean "to court or to woo" or perhaps sometimes "to flirt or flatter", NOT to have sexual intercourse. This person completely misunderstood the movie because he heard the phrase with "modern ears" and did not understand that in those days "to make love" had a completely different meaning. I see a real difference when I read scripture carefully and prayerfully than when I use only my logic and intellect because I'm too lazy to seek the Spirit. When I take the time I sometimes see a very different interpretation of what I had only give a cursory reading before. Sometimes the tiniest phrase that I had read and overlooked many times will become meaningful and I will see a whole new paradigm! Seeking the spirit when I read and study is of course the most important but seeking to understand historical context can be very enlightening too! I still wonder and struggle at times with historical issues in church/religious/world history and present but when I seek/receive the spirit I am comforted that God is love. And that our Heavenly Parents love all their family, even us sinful ones, (all of us) and want our happiness in the eternities. Thank you for your study and your testimony and willingness to teach and address difficult subjects. I am reminded that your answers that you reach through study and prayer are yours and that you share with us but that there are no shortcuts for me. I need to study and pray too for my answers from the Lord! I can learn historical context from you but need to personally pray for those questions I have. Thanks again!
@ronpalmer2u
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your research and righteous teachings.
@dawnipickard9233
2 жыл бұрын
In the Gospel Topics Essays on Race and the Priesthood it states: “Over time, Church leaders and members advanced many theories to explain the priesthood and temple restrictions. None of these explanations is accepted today as the official doctrine of the Church.” While I appreciate learning from your research, I wanted to point out the Churches statement on the matter.
@Sayheybrother8
2 жыл бұрын
The takeaway point of that essay is that the leaders including prophets of God mislead the general membership of the church.
@kkheflin3
Жыл бұрын
@@Sayheybrother8 And therein lies the problem. The Bible makes it very clear in Deuteronomy 18:22 that a prophet can't be "wrong." It just doesn't happen. But we are supposed to believe that MANY of the early prophets of the church were speaking just "their opinion" and not as "church doctrine." Well if President Nelson gives a statement at conference and tells members of the church what to do the members don't question whether it is just the prophet's "opinion" or if it is truly a "revelation on doctrine." If it comes from the mouth of the prophet individual members accept it as true. Just as they did in Brigham Young's time.
@Sayheybrother8
Жыл бұрын
@@kkheflin3 you’re right and therein lies the basis of my personal cognitive dissonance. I know members hate to hear those words but the truth is both things can’t be true and false at the same time. Either it is all the time, every time or it is not of God
@kkheflin3
Жыл бұрын
@@Sayheybrother8 Absolutely. The church can't have it both ways. But they try.
@helenpennock2012
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sister Wilson this was very informative and interesting
@wwsandbe
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing Sister!
@loveall1992
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your research and lessons! I do get concerned that apologists for the church are so eager to defend past mistakes or questionable decisions that many can't get past the bias and open their hearts to learn more. Grace and generosity yes, but sometimes I feel you are reaching a bit.
@GrgMRnlds86
2 жыл бұрын
Just a quick question on politics at the time of the abolition of slavery. Around the 26:00 mark, you mentioned that those that were against slavery would’ve been considered left-wing terrorists, but the party at the time that was against slavery was the newly-formed Republican Party with Abraham Lincoln as the first Republican President. It was my understanding that the republican party, even back then, was considered politically right-wing. Am I wrong about that? I know there has been a concerted effort amonsto rewrite history and label the Republican Party the party of racism and that the Democratic Party has always been the party of fairness and equal rights, but that’s not historically accurate. Anyway, I’m just wondering if your statement was a minor mistake or if it’s my understanding of history that is off. Just to be clear, I’m not trying to argue that one party is good or the other is bad. In my opinion, there’s a lot of corruption in both parties and both parties have made big mistakes over the years and participated in creating many of the problems we are currently dealing with.
@christinetaylor979
2 жыл бұрын
I too raised an eyebrow or two at that bold statement. I’m hoping for either a clarification and/or correction on the statement. This is my first time listening to this channel and hope the presenter is interactive with her audience. Way too often, when statements are made that are, or seem to be, inaccurate, a honest inquiry for clarification is ignored, which then further raises doubt, and concern, if ones understanding of a subject is rooted in truth, based on facts, or ones personal interpretation of history. As the comment is currently presented, it would seem it is given based on her own interpretation. I sure hope this slip of understanding of history will be clarified.
@nathanphair2054
2 жыл бұрын
My understanding is that the presenter is correct. Until the departure of Roosevelt Republicans during the New Deal era, the Republican Party was considered the liberal party and the Democratic the conservative. It's somewhat inherent in the term conservative; since the Democratic Party was the party trying to "conserve" a pre-emancipation status quo, they were conservative.
@kkheflin3
Жыл бұрын
@@christinetaylor979 I too wish there was more interaction from the presenter with the comments and questions here. People have brought up some excellent observations here.
@sadiegirl1243
Жыл бұрын
You know who has excellent historical information? Hillsdale college and they have many videos on KZitem.
@lukesteele4510
Жыл бұрын
I suspect that the priesthood ban was allowed to protect the church during a time of great racism. It was never doctrine, only practice. I witnessed what I see as the tipping point around 1978 when racism became the minority view in both the nation and the church which enabled us to discontinue the practice of racial priesthood restriction without unbearable persecution both inside and outside the church. I suspect that if we had fully embraced the doctrine of every worthy male a priesthood holder since it was a doctrine it might have provided the leverage to destroy the church durning that period of prevelant racism, because unlike polygamy which is an exception to the law and could be restricted as such, the doctrine of priesthood once fully embraced could not have been repealed or backed away from and would have caused damage from both inside and outside the infant church potentially leading to its destruction. But what do I know, this was only the first doctrinal issue I was confronted with seriously, since it split my mothers family literally in two in favor or against the church even before the 1978 revelation.
@marymabey9858
2 жыл бұрын
Sister Wilson thank you! You are so incredibly delightful to listen to and I am so appreciative of your depth and your study. I sure wish I could figure out these notes🥴. It seems they might be printed in a book of some sort? Otherwise I’d love to print them off and slip into my own notes from this year. You certainly did cover so many tough questions! Thank you again!!
@ktrump5882
2 жыл бұрын
WOW!!!! Just WOW!!! Thank you very much for this indepth analysis into this chequered history. What an amazing piece of research. Blessings upon you for all your hard work on this matter.
@RECKONERIII
2 жыл бұрын
So if I am hearing this correctly, this is a BOLD claim and one that has not been officially announced by the church, it’s leadership, or it’s PR department. It’s quietly coming out on KZitem. If this were truly the stance that the brethren are taking, then we would be hearing this during conference, or some kind of world wide address. Instead, we have members of the quorum who will flat out say that they are not in the business of making apologies. I know people are imperfect. I get that. And I certainly applaud the efforts that this video and this woman are undertaking. But this still continues to haunt many people who were kept out for as long as they were.
@kkheflin3
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely. Well said.
@utimakasini7176
2 жыл бұрын
I don't want to get into it but I disagree on somethings and a bit hard to explain but I suggest people pray about it if it's a topic you're interested in.
@Dandeeman26
2 жыл бұрын
I agree with many of the points here but not all. One point I found especially interesting was that it wasn't Moses whose heart wasn't right to receive the higher law but it was the people's. However because of the hearts of the people Jehova did give a lower law for the people to Moses. I really feel that Brigham wasn't racist. Joseph most certainly was not racist. David O Mckay for certain was not a racist. But the ban was in place. All we can do is theorize. Some say Brigham was racist. Some say or have said the curse of Cain was the reason. But there is another theory Jesus who as we know is one and the same as Jehova looked on the hearts of a people who had descended from centuries of racism and knew the people's hearts as a whole were not ready to accept a universal priesthood of all people and so He gave a lower law.
@robs9964
2 жыл бұрын
Sister Wilson, I love your videos! However I must disagree with you on your premise that curse of Cain was not that of a black skin. For the scriptures indicate otherwise. Please see the following: Moses 7:22 "...for the seed of Cain were black.. " Moses 7:8 "...and there was a blackness came upon all the children of Canaan, that they were despised among all people." Abraham 1:20-27 21 Now this king of Egypt was a descendant from the loins of Ham, and was a partaker of the blood of the Canaanites by birth. 22 From this descent sprang all the Egyptians, and thus the blood of the Canaanites was preserved in the land. 24...and thus, from Ham, sprang that race which preserved the curse in the land. 26...Noah, his father, who blessed him with the blessings of the earth, and with the blessings of wisdom, but cursed him as pertaining to the Priesthood. 27 Now, Pharaoh being of that lineage by which he could not have the right of Priesthood, notwithstanding the Pharaohs would fain claim it from Noah, through Ham,...
@rsstnnr76
2 жыл бұрын
You don't think that's figurative?
@PainH8er
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah. Starting out with that claim kind of harmed the credibility of the presentation going forward
@nathanphair2054
2 жыл бұрын
In Moses 7:22, that blackness is not connected to the curse given to Cain described in Genesis. In Moses 7:8, the text does not connect the children of Canaan with Cain. In Abraham 1:20-27, the text does not indicate that Pharaoh's lineage is in any way connected to Cain (not that that matters because the cure given to Cain was not generational, according to scripture), and that interpretation seems to be further refuted by the Church extending priesthood and temple privileges to Egyptians in 1966, twelve years before the 1978 revelation. There's an excellent discussion of how the priesthood and temple ban was read into the scriptures and not derived from them here: scholarsarchive.byu.edu/byusq/vol47/iss2/1/
@charlesmendeley9823
2 жыл бұрын
What I find suspicious is that the Book of Mormon talks about blackness. But Native Americans are not black. Their skin color would often be referred to as "red". What is black is the skin color of African American slaves, and this shows when the Book of Mormon was created, in the 19th century and not in ancient times.
@kkheflin3
Жыл бұрын
Very interesting. This has always bothered me a great deal also.
@RealLadyG
Жыл бұрын
Let me put proper context on what you said. Anyone who is TRANSLATING another language will use certain words that have understanding based on that dispensation.
@charlesmendeley9823
Жыл бұрын
@@RealLadyG Joseph Smith was reading the English words from a stone he put into his head, or alternatively used the magic spectacles. The translation was solely done by God. This is called "tight translation", as Joseph had no choice to use his own words.
@sharonflay1593
2 жыл бұрын
How come we haven't got a book of Enoch? If he was ministering too. And preaching,
@ronpalmer2u
Жыл бұрын
sorry this computer changes words if I mistype. Lesions should me lessons.
@elaynefinlinson2171
2 жыл бұрын
How do I get to your handouts?
@lorihaun9956
2 жыл бұрын
Do you have any information about the priesthood and women? My understanding is that women were originally allowed to partake in laying on of hands for healing. Why was it stopped and when? I have had times when I feel as if the priesthood is not complete or missing something. I was born into the church and go into pioneer heritage. I am also single and feel like I have no one to reach out to at times. Please help me find answers.
@lukesteele4510
Жыл бұрын
The practice was ended in general in the early 20th century. Even while it was in practice is was not a priesthood blessing, but a prayer of faith, and to reduce confusion it was discontinued. Be aware that women still perform ordinances which require men to be publically ordained to do, as if by virtue of birth women are endowed with some form of priesthood authority, and I have heard stories of women invoking priesthood power even without ordination. I think priesthood ordination among men is to teach and train them in qualities that are intrinsic in women. (We need a lot of help that way).
@kkheflin3
Жыл бұрын
@@lukesteele4510 And women perform the ordinance of Washing and Anointing in the temples. But women are often treated as "second class citizens" according to many women in the church.
@lukesteele4510
Жыл бұрын
@@kkheflin3 I can relate to being treated as a second class citizen since that has been my reality for much of my life. It is unfortunate that we as people in general seek to dominate each other, but that is not the gospel way. So yes we have a long ways to go as people, nation, and church, but attitueds and behaviors in the church have been steadily improving in general through out my lifetime, so I see a glimmer of hope. It isn't just the Washings and Anointings that women do either in the temple and elsewhere.
@jamesbaldwin7676
2 жыл бұрын
Only one race of humans currently living on planet earth. Physical differences are only skin-deep. God however, can only work within the times and cultures of existing primitive people and their current understanding. Any reading of the Old Testament reveals a God who never seeks to undo cultural practices, with the possible exception of pagan worship and infant sacrifice etc. Things like slaves and slavery were not always done away with. Perhaps today, we are a little less primitive and ready to set aside some old prejudices and practices?
@elvisrios756
2 жыл бұрын
lamanites were different from nephites in culture before they were different in skin.
@jamesbaldwin7676
2 жыл бұрын
@@elvisrios756 Still one race and one family. The Bible is mostly a collection of God's dealing with one family, begining with (according to their family story) Adam and Eve and carried through,with the Children of Israel. The Book of Mormon is just supplemental to that. If we learn anything at all from our forays into genealogical studies, it's the fact that all people, everywhere are related. The Bible hints at the existence of other races, but only one race of homo sapiens, currently exists on planet earth. We do have a variety of cultural, ethnic traits and differences brought about by geography and climate (or God) but all humans, everywhere, share the same, physiology and anatomy. The sooner we start to comprehend this fact, the sooner will start treating each other like brothers and sisters.
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