... the "Pearl Of Great Price"; it contained the Books of Moses and Abraham as translated by Joseph Smith. It wasn't until 1880 that the "Pearl of Great Price" became common Holy Scripture and was incorporated with the "Book of Mormon". It eventually became a major tool in justifying the denial of Priesthood to anyone of African decent. The life of the biblical ... Satan commanded him to perform the task. Because of his decision to worship Satan "not only was Cain called upon to suffer, but because of his wickedness he became the father of an inferior race"2. Cain's decedents became known a...

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... became Christians, they also influenced white religion. Africans and Christians had similar beliefs. Africans believed in ancestral gods, nature gods, and an almighty creator, while Christians believed in the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. The Great Awakening increase black awareness to religion in societies. All churches and religions welcomed black people and addressed them as brother and sister. Blacks took communion with white ... ...

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