What happen to the black people when the world was flooded. Did Noah take cains descendent. I’am starting to believe that the whole earth was not flooded only the wicked people were flooded. Not all men were evil. I love black people. I grew up with black people. I think they have so much love in them. The Bible doesn’t have all the answer. We must have faith in God. God is testing are faith. When people don’t understand why how Etc then they have no faith. If you ask God through the Holy Ghost what is the truth God will let you know.
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Manuel Castro
2014-04-13 16:38:39
Elder Sitati, a General Authority (Mormon Cardinal) from Sub-Saharan Africa, gives instructions to a Stake President in Los Angeles, California. Photo by Dale Wight.
Hi Rob. You raise two separate issues here. Let me address them each.
1) In the past, many Christian denominations accepted the idea that those of African descent were the descendants of Cain. This idea has been largely abandoned by most religions. A recent article published by the LDS Church seems to dismiss the idea as well: "Today, the Church disavows the theories advanced in the past that black skin is a sign of divine disfavor or curse, or that it reflects actions in a premortal life; that mixed-race marriages are a sin; or that blacks or people of any other race or ethnicity are inferior in any way to anyone else. Church leaders today unequivocally condemn all racism, past and present, in any form."
It's worth noting that there are hundreds of thousands of black Mormons, many of whom serve as leaders in our church.
2) Regarding the extent of the flood, there are many different opinions in the church. I personally believe that if the story of the flood is literally true (as opposed to being a divinely inspired allegory), it was a local rather than a global event. Other members of the church adopt a more traditionalist view of a global flood.
I hope this answer helps. Thanks for your question.
1) In the past, many Christian denominations accepted the idea that those of African descent were the descendants of Cain. This idea has been largely abandoned by most religions. A recent article published by the LDS Church seems to dismiss the idea as well: "Today, the Church disavows the theories advanced in the past that black skin is a sign of divine disfavor or curse, or that it reflects actions in a premortal life; that mixed-race marriages are a sin; or that blacks or people of any other race or ethnicity are inferior in any way to anyone else. Church leaders today unequivocally condemn all racism, past and present, in any form."
It's worth noting that there are hundreds of thousands of black Mormons, many of whom serve as leaders in our church.
2) Regarding the extent of the flood, there are many different opinions in the church. I personally believe that if the story of the flood is literally true (as opposed to being a divinely inspired allegory), it was a local rather than a global event. Other members of the church adopt a more traditionalist view of a global flood.
I hope this answer helps. Thanks for your question.