MormonTimes.com: Black Mormon discusses race and religion with CNN
The key to easily doubling convert baptisms in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is by understanding the church's "black issue," according to Marvin Perkins.
Perkins said he discusses the topic dealing with blacks being unable to hold the priesthood until 1978 along with related topics in "CNN Presents: Blacks in America," airing Wednesday at 9 p.m. EDT. Read the full story online at MormonTimes.com
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Marvin's a great guy and it's fun to be in the same ward...
Befu | July 24, 2008 at 7:55 p.m.
I remember so well the day when the priesthood was extended to all...
kathyn | July 22, 2008 at 4:27 p.m.
Years ago I began working on my acceptence of people of all races...
kenny | July 22, 2008 at 2:15 p.m.
