In the latest news in and about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we discuss why it's OK for new sites to show temple garments; former apostle Ezra Taft Benson's bid to run with segregationist George Wallace in 1968; Black scholars addressing racism in the church; and ‘Idol’ alum David Archuleta’s new song.
Also: Ezra Taft Benson nearly joined segregationist George Wallace’s presidential ticket; Black scholars address racism in the church; ‘Idol’ alum David Archuleta’s new song; and Moroni returns.
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Many Latter-day Saints also “wear religious clothing, but underneath their regular clothes,” the narrator says, while the garments are displayed on a table . “Similar to ordinary modest underclothing, it comes in two pieces and is usually referred to as the temple garment. … They serve as a private and personal reminder of our relationship to God and our commitment to live good, honorable lives.
Former Church president and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson, left, and former Alabama Gov. George Wallace. James Jones, shown at Union Theological Seminary in New York, says Latter-day Saint leaders need to be more direct in teaching members about racism.• Americans are getting a parental primer on what it’s like to send a son on a Latter-day Saint mission, courtesy of one of Bravo’s “ David Archuleta performs at LoveLoud at the Delta Center in November 2023.
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