Quote:
Originally Posted by Cali Coug
Why not? Many converts within the last 30 years are serving as a member of the 70.
This is a big issue that is only going to get bigger. It will be highlighted in the Romney campaign, particularly if he is running against Obama. You could also look at the MoTab with its 3 African American members (up from 1 last conference!).
The problem as I see it isn't that African Americans are recent converts to the church. The problem is that most church authorities haven't associated with many African Americans leading to none being called. Take a look at the Quorum of the 12 and the 70. How many are even from outside of Utah (let alone minorities)? Not very many. Not many at all. We are an international church in membership terms only.
|
Well, the biggest issue is simply the sheer numbers involved. How many experienced AND worthy African-American members are there for this kind of consideration? I'm not saying they don't exist, but it's not likely there are hundreds upon hundreds of them out there, unlike with the current cohort of American Caucasians.
It's going to change soon, there is no doubt in my mind. If you look at many parts of America, the Caucasians aren't the ones that are joining the church, it's the Hispanic immigrants and people from Africa or are of African descent.
I taught mostly West Indians and West Africans on my mission in England. They are fantastic people and their time will shortly come.
What I object to is the implied suggestion you seem to be making that the church purposely seek out minority candidates to satisfy some sort of political purpose.