Discover Your Roots - Hosted by Mormon Church - 15Mar2008

"Discover Your Roots" African-American genealogy conference hosted by the Mormon Church in the LA Stake Center on 15 Mar 2008. Video is of exhibits and rest area in cultural hall for participants between workshops.
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"...and he inviteth them all to come unto him and partake of his goodness; and he denieth none that come unto him, black and white, bond and free, male and female; and he remembereth the heathen; and all are alike unto God" -- 2 Nephi 26:33, The Book of Mormon

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[omiolo]

Beyond that, many experience the joy of connecting with family, some for the first time in their lives.

[omiolo]

"But to me, the more important number is the close to 10,000 total hours a month spent here in the center by the inmates," Elder Lunt said. "That's time they weren't up on the cell blocks, time when they were in an environment that was constructive. And frankly, it's an environment where the Spirit is, and they can feel that. Some of them don't know what it is; they just say, 'We feel good down here.' "

[JohnRhysMusician]

I am glad this stake is doing something to help African-Americans trace their genealogy because it is very difficult for many African-Americans whom decended from slaves, especially those who decended from field slaves (generally darker skinned slaves), to trace their roots.

[DefendingMormonism]

johnyjamie-

So why does the Bible say one thing, but...the Bible teaches another thing?

(Wait, the Bible contradicts itself?)

Yes, it does.

(So does that mean that the Bible is not true?)

Well, if you use the same logic against the Book of Mormon, then yes, it is not true.

........

For one interesting example - why not check out how Judas dies after betraying Jesus Christ?

There are a couple different versions in the same New Testament.

[DefendingMormonism]

johnyjamie - Would Jesus Christ go around bible bashing?

Besides, you are misinterpreting the scriptures. Only the Holy Spirit can we truly understand their meaning.

Know that God loves you. He has restored his gospel truths and invites all men to come and partake.

God Bless.