Addresses the historical restriction on Black members receiving the priesthood and the 1978 revelation extending it to all worthy males. Covers historical context, LDS Gospel Topics Essay, and how to discuss this with sensitivity and honesty.
Responds to common LDS church history criticisms by examining the historical problems within mainstream Christian traditions — Crusades, Inquisition, textual corruptions, clergy scandals — putting LDS history in broader context.
Quick-reference cheat sheet responding to the criticism: 7. Key scriptures, one-line responses, and debate-ready talking points in a condensed format.
Comprehensive defense addressing the criticism: 7. Includes steelmanned argument, biblical response, early Christian evidence, and responses to common objections.