http://www.boston.com/news/daily/24/delbert_stapley.pdf
Among other choice quotes, Stapley said:
"people are happier when placed in the environment and association of like interests, racial instincts, habit, and natural groupings."
"the Negro is entitled to considerations…but not full social benefits nor inter-marriage privileges with the Whites, nor should the Whites be forced to accept them into restricted White areas."
"Now don’t think I am against the Negro people, because I have several in my employ."
This is, of course, highly embarrassing to the church today, but it was a common sentiment among LDS leadership of the time.
What will be highly embarrassing in 20 years time? Statements like this:
The church does not object to rights (already established in California) regarding hospitalization and medical care, fair housing and employment rights, or probate rights, so long as these do not infringe on the integrity of the family or the constitutional rights of churches and their adherents to administer and practice their religion free from government interference.
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In recent years in the United States and other countries, a movement has emerged to promote same-sex marriage as an inherent or constitutional right. This is not a small step, but a radical change: instead of society tolerating or accepting private, consensual sexual behavior between adults, advocates of same-sex marriage seek its official endorsement and recognition.
Court decisions in Massachusetts (2004) and California (2008) have allowed same-sex marriages. This trend constitutes a serious threat to marriage and family. The institution of marriage will be weakened, resulting in negative consequences for both adults and children.
http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/ldsnewsro ... f-marriage
The same sort of patronizing language they used against blacks, they're now using against gays. They'll throw the gays a bone, but turn their nose up at the idea of full equality. This will come back to bite them in the ass, of course. It already has, but it will only get worse for them. Just as this sort of thing always does. And they'll have to eventually come round to supporting gay marriage, of course. If not in 20 years, certainly in less than 40.