November 18, 2007

Indians think they're Lamanites

Book of Mormon change prompts reflection among Native American membersMormon scholars may not have believed that all American Indians descended from Book of Mormon figures known as "Lamanites," but scores of Indian members do.

Many joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints precisely because they felt the church's sacred text was telling their history. Being a "Lamanite" (pronounced Lay-man-ite) was part of their new identity in the church. They enjoyed their privileged status among white Mormons, flocking to Utah to live among "their people" and in their "homeland." They joined Brigham Young University's song-and-dance troupe, the Lamanite Generation, and attended the Lamanite ward in Provo.
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2 comments:

  1. writerfella3:35 PM

    Writerfella here --
    Examine one fact carefully -- the supposed 'Indian-Mormon' connection seemingly would allow that Native Americans who join would be able to ascend through that "church's" hierarchy to become executive leaders and officials. This never has been the case, is not the case now, and never will be the case. Mormon leaders ALWAYS have been Caucasian, from the git-go...
    All Best
    Russ Bates
    'writerfella'

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  2. writerfella1:26 AM

    Writerfella here --
    POSTSCRIPTUM -- that much said, the next thing Mormons likely will claim is that Natives are 'Lamanated...'
    All Best
    Russ Bates
    'writerfella'

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