“What could a Relief Society lesson on racism look like?” “What do you wish other members of the Church knew about what it’s like to be a Black Latter-day Saint in 2023?” Cynthia asked Tamu Smith these questions and more as they visited in Cynthia’s kitchen with the recorder running. In Episode 154, Tamu shares her personal insights and answers in a wide-ranging, thoughtful conversation between two good friends.
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Gerontocracy and the Future of Mormonism, by Doug Fabrizio, Radiowest
Apostle who was excommunicated and his wife was the General Relief Society President
“What happens if a prophet can lead people astray? Are you going to follow that prophet? What is your role in knowing when a prophet is speaking as a prophet and just speaking as his regular self?” — Tamu Smith
Maggie Harper
There is so much to think about here, I’ll be listening again, maybe more than once.
Shannon Starks
The doctrine of infallibility of our prophets (and it IS a doctrine no matter how one quibbles) is a stumbling block in many ways, but Tamu Smith states the crux of the problem so thoughtfully and succinctly: “. . . when you make a mistake and you will because you’re human, there will be no grace.” Loved this episode!