Gospel Topics: Race and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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Race and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Sections: Overview; What do we know about the origins of the priesthood and temple restriction?; How did the priesthood and temple restriction end?; What has the Church said about past theories seeking to explain the reasons for the priesthood and temple restriction?; What do Church leaders today teach about racism?; Are Church members and leaders racist?; What is the Church doing today to promote better racial relations?; Did the Church racially segregate its congregations?; What does the Book of Mormon mean when it says the Lamanites would be cursed and would be given “a skin of blackness”?; What is the Church’s position on white supremacism?; Does the Church discourage interracial marriage?; Is dark skin a curse or sign of divine disfavor?; Does the Church teach that Jesus Christ was a white northern European, as is sometimes depicted in Church art?; What can we do when we see or experience racial prejudice in our congregations?.