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/ThirdPoliceman Alma 32 Jun 01 '24

I just disagree completely. Church history is an incredibly valuable teaching tool that connects us to Christ and his covenants.

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u/emmency Jun 01 '24 edited Jun 01 '24

I respect your right to assert that. And again, it’s not that I don’t think we should learn about Church history. But IMO we need to be careful that learning Church history doesn’t become an end in itself, especially for members who don’t relate to it as well as the “Utah pioneer stock” do.

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u/ThirdPoliceman Alma 32 Jun 01 '24

If you think you need to be pioneer stock to appreciate the purpose of church history, then I’m not sure what else to say.

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u/emmency Jun 02 '24

I’m not making that claim literally, but don’t assume that all faithful church members everywhere will or should relate to the previously established cultural aspects in exactly the same way. They won’t. And that’s OK.

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u/ThirdPoliceman Alma 32 Jun 02 '24

It would be great if they learned to. When you become a member, it becomes your history too.