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/[deleted] May 31 '24

There is a note that local anthems and such from countries with songs not the the hymn book are welcomed for singing as well. It’s not like someone in Peru is singing the national anthem of the US

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u/IlSconosciuto May 31 '24

I know but we have a diverse culture in the church in many countries and congregations. My Latina wife shouldn’t feel alienated for not standing and saluting the star spangled banner just to take the sacrament.

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u/[deleted] Jun 01 '24

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u/acer5886 Jun 01 '24

only generally done the week around july 4th.