Commentary: Most Mormons still believe the racist priesthood/temple ban was God’s will, survey shows

| Courtesy Jana Riess

Jana Riess, Mormon writer and editor.

| Courtesy Jana Riess Jana Riess, Mormon writer and editor.

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