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Most certainly there are. Besides many such members in the United States, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has a thriving presence in many parts of Africa, the Caribbean, and Latin America.
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∙ 11y agoThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) does not keep statistics on the race of their members. We could estimate based on how many baptized Mormons there are in Africa, but not all Africans are black and not all blacks live in Africa, so it would be a very inaccurate estimation. Mormons do have a lower black membership rate than other worldwide denominations, perhaps about 0.5 to 1.5 million of the 14 million Mormons are black.
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Does Jesus hate black people?
The original bible says nothing about Jesus hating black people, but the Mormon's rewritten bible states that being black is a curse and that black people will go to hell. To answer your question, no unless you're a Mormon. It is worth noting, though, in the Mormon case, that Mormons received a revelation that blacks can become part of the Church as of 1969.
Why did the Presbyterian or Mormon church not admit people of color prior to the 20 first centery?
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) has always accepted people of color into it's membership. It did not allow black men of African descent to be ordained to the priesthood for a period between the 1840's and 1970's. The church has never given an official reason. I cannot speak for the Presbyterian church.
Why are there black Mormon's?
Because people of all races are welcome to join the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church). If someone feels that the Church is correct, regardless of their ethnicity or the color of their skin, they are welcome to be baptized and become a member of the Church. The Church teaches that all people are beloved children of God and all, regardless of race, color, or disability, are loved equally by God!
Why do Mormans dislike Black race?
Mormons are getting better about this, but historically the Mormon church has maintained that black people are the descendants of Ham, a biblical figure, and that they have been cursed with black skin for the sins of Ham, their ancestor. So they alleged that all black people were cursed, basically.
When was the first black accepted as a Mormon?
It is believed that the first black baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) was Elijah Abel, who was baptized in 1832. He was ordained an Elder and a Seventy and served three times as a missionary. Elijah Abel's children were some of the only exceptions to the ban on blacks in the Mormon Priesthood. His son and grandson were ordained as elders in 1900 and 1935. In 1860, it was estimated that 60 of the 60,000 Mormons were black.
How many African American Mormons are there?
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" Church) does not specify race on it's membership records, and therefore it would be nearly impossible to tell. You may want to try to contact the Genesis Group (a church-sponsored group for black Church members based in Salt Lake City) or the people at blackLDS.org, they might have a pretty accurate idea. Please note, however, that these groups are intended for all black members of the Church, not just African Americans. Links are provided below under "Related Links".
The blacks allowed to be Mormon in the USa?
Blacks throughout the world have always been welcome to be baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church). During the time of slavery in the United States, black slaves had to have permission from their owners to become Mormon, and free blacks had to have legally purchased their freedom (not escaped). In the 1830's, the Mormon church was moving to the state of Missouri, which was a slave state that was very cruel to free blacks. The Mormon's acceptance of blacks was one of the reasons they were driven from Missouri. It also caused the Mormon missionaries to have trouble with the Ku Klux Klan in the southern states for several decades. While blacks have always been welcome to join the Church, they have not always been eligible for clergy positions. With a few exceptions, black males were not able to be in the Mormon clergy from the 1850's to 1978.
Mormons Did NOT allow Black people until 1978?
Blacks have always been accepted as baptized members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church). However, with very few exceptions, black men were not ordained to the priesthood between about 1844 and 1978. (Those who were ordained prior to 1844 and their descendants were able to be ordained.) The Mormon church has always been very accepting of blacks and all other races. In fact, one reason they were kicked out of Missouri in the 1840's was their acceptance of blacks and their opposition to slavery.
What black women that are lds?
There are thousands of black women who are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church). One of the most well known is Gladys Knight. See the "Related Links" below to learn more about some black LDS women.
How many black members does the LDS church have?
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) does not keep records on the race of their members, so there are not official numbers on how many blacks are members of the Church. However, the Church has experienced a lot of growth in Africa as well as predominantly Black areas of the Southern United States over the past 20 years, as well as a lot of growth in Haiti, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, and other predominantly Black areas - so there is quite a large percentage of Black Mormons.
Why do some Mormon churches have a black spire?
The color of the spire on a Mormon church building has no symbolic significance, it is simply what the architect or designer of that particular building thought would look best. Most spires or steeples are white, but some are black, brown, or other neutral colors.
Are there black mormen?
Yes! There are hundreds of thousands of black members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church). The Church is growing quite rapidly in Africa and is becoming more popular among black Americans. There are even some well known black Mormons, such as Gladys Knight, Thurl Bailey, and Alex Boye. The Church also sponsers a fellowship group called Genesis, which is for black church members. Check out the "Related Links" below to see more information about black Mormons.
