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MikeWaters · 09-09-2008, 03:49 PM

This lesson was taught to the YM in my ward this past Sunday. The Kimball quote (paraphrased above) was used twice in the lesson by the teacher (a member of the Bishopric).

There were about 7 boys in attendance. Only one was white. So these non-white kids, in a white church, are being told to marry in their race.

It was also suggested during the lesson by another adult, that marrying a "career woman" might be a bad idea.

I didn't say anything during the meeting, but I will bring it up with the YM President first. And then maybe the Bishopric.

Minority kids in this white church have a tough enough time already. There is no sense in putting this nonsense on their plate.

My suggestion to the church curriculum office to remove the passage has not been met with any response.

09-09-2008, 03:49 PM	#1
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	"Marry in your own race" This lesson was taught to the YM in my ward this past Sunday. The Kimball quote (paraphrased above) was used twice in the lesson by the teacher (a member of the Bishopric). There were about 7 boys in attendance. Only one was white. So these non-white kids, in a white church, are being told to marry in their race. It was also suggested during the lesson by another adult, that marrying a "career woman" might be a bad idea. I didn't say anything during the meeting, but I will bring it up with the YM President first. And then maybe the Bishopric. Minority kids in this white church have a tough enough time already. There is no sense in putting this nonsense on their plate. My suggestion to the church curriculum office to remove the passage has not been met with any response.