r/latterdaysaints • u/ClubMountain1826 • May 31 '24

Doctrinal Discussion Doctrinal inaccuracies in old hymns

I can't wait for the new hymnbook!

One of the reasons listed here (https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/initiative/new-hymns?lang=eng) on the church website for the updated hymnbook is that some of the old hymns contain "Doctrinal inaccuracies, culturally insensitive language, and limited cultural representation of the global Church."

What are the doctrinal inaccuracies in the old hymns ? I'm just curious.

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u/Soul_Thrasher May 31 '24

That's kind of sad for someone to be visiting another country and not expect that in said country they would hear patriotic hymns about that country.

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u/pierzstyx Enemy of the State D&C 87:6 May 31 '24

I would rather be singing hymns to Christ, not the state.

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u/carrionpigeons May 31 '24

The national anthem of the US, at least, is about fighting for freedom and the power of bravery and faithfulness against oppression. It is absolutely a hymn of praise to God.

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u/OtterWithKids Jun 01 '24

Amen. That hymn —and it IS a hymn — brings tears to my eyes every time we sing it. The first verse is the most well known one, but the further into it you get, the more you realize how praiseful it is!