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SALT LAKE CITY, UT - DECEMBER 11: The historic Mormon Salt Lake Temple, left and the world headquarters of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, right, sits in the center of downtown on December 11, 2013 in Salt Lake City, Utah. This week The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints released a statement on its web page denouncing all forms of racism. Including doctrine and practices established by 2nd Mormon church president Brigham Young, of denying black members the Mormon Priesthood which was changed in 1978 and belief that people of color had sinned in the preexistence life. (Photo by George Frey/Getty Images)

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - DECEMBER 11: The historic Mormon Salt Lake Temple, left and the world headquarters of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, right, sits in the center of downtown on December 11, 2013 in Salt Lake City, Utah. This week The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints released a statement on its web page denouncing all forms of racism. Including doctrine and practices established by 2nd Mormon church president Brigham Young, of denying black members the Mormon Priesthood which was changed in 1978 and belief that people of color had sinned in the preexistence life.  (Photo by George Frey/Getty Images)