• 06: Church Educators Fired for Opposing Mormon Racism

  • Jul 31 2024
  • Length: 2 hrs and 40 mins
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06: Church Educators Fired for Opposing Mormon Racism

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  • In the 1950s and 60s, the Mormon church faced internal turmoil as a group of intellectuals known as the "Swearing Elders" challenged orthodox doctrines. This clash between free-thinking scholars and conservative leaders like Joseph Fielding Smith led to attempts at excommunication, spy infiltration, and the firing of liberal educators. Amidst this tension, Church President David O. McKay emerged as an unexpected protector of intellectual freedom. The period also saw the church grappling with civil rights issues and racial policies, as public pressure forced leaders to confront their teachings. This tumultuous era set the stage for decades of struggle between faith, scholarship, and authority in Mormonism. Show Notes: https://www.mormonstories.org/fired-for-opposing-racism/
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