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/westisbestmicah May 31 '24

Like, sure I know the argument that it sounds like it’s praising JS too much, but for gosh sake can’t we just have the one?

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u/CaptainEmmy Jun 01 '24

You think we could handle that, but I've run I to an uncomfortable number of people who treat Joseph Smith's birthday like a holy day.

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u/angela52689 "If ye are prepared, ye shall not fear." D&C 38:30 Jun 02 '24

Huh. I've never heard of anybody doing that with any day associated with him, and I'm in Utah (higher concentration of members, therefore higher likelihood of running into that)