None of that matters as long as he stays a member. We could call the klan a religion too, and it would not absolve anyone of being part of it. Going along with blatant anti-black discrimination unequivocally rules out any civil rights bonafides
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That’s a ridiculous comparison
sep 1, 2025, 8:51 pm • 0 0 • view
He was instrumental in civil rights reforms in Michigan and fought vehemently against the goldwater takeover of his party. But no, he doesn’t meet the standards of the high priests of anti racism, circa 2025
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He was perfectly happy to give them jobs on earth while denying them the ability to be fully Mormon and experience the afterlife. And again, I suggest reading up on their teachings about black people, this is not a 2025 standard they were violating
sep 1, 2025, 8:56 pm • 0 0 • view
How so? How familiar are you with their teachings on black people from that era? And the main point is that the only reason we give them a pass is because it’s a religious belief. But anything can be a religious belief, it’s not a trump card
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