The Lamanites, on the other hand, were described as having "a skin of blackness" and were said to have been cursed with this condition as a punishment for their wickedness and rebellion against God. In the Book of Mormon the Nephites, a group of ancient Americans who were descended from Israelites, were "white and exceedingly fair and delightsome". The LDS Church's earlier teachings on skin color were rooted in its canonized scriptures the Book of Mormon and Book of Abraham. However, the church has since disavowed these beliefs and now teaches that all people are equal in God's sight, regardless of skin color. Historically, in Mormonism's largest denomination the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), leaders beginning with founder Joseph Smith taught that dark skin was a sign of God's curse or a punishment for premortal unrighteousness. Mormon teachings on skin color have evolved throughout the history of the Latter Day Saint movement, and have been the subject of controversy and criticism.
See also: Black people and Mormonism, Native American people and Mormonism, and Interracial marriage and the LDS Church
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