Deep River

[Archaea]

Originally Posted by Tex

Believe it or not, I prefer the flexible bishop to the "handbook" bishop as well.

That is hard to believe. I could see you as one of those Hardline Handbook bishops.

[Tex]

Originally Posted by Archaea

That is hard to believe. I could see you as one of those Hardline Handbook bishops.

Your Tex-hate is not my problem.

[Archaea]

Originally Posted by Tex

Your Tex-hate is not my problem.

If you were a bishop, and people perceived you as hateful as you project that would be your problem. Of course, you don't care about people and it shows.

[Tex]

Originally Posted by Archaea

If you were a bishop, and people perceived you as hateful as you project that would be your problem. Of course, you don't care about people and it shows.

Again, a clear demonstration of your inability to comprehend my posts.

[Archaea]

Originally Posted by Tex

Again, a clear demonstration of your inability to comprehend my posts.

Either you are an inarticulate hatemonger, or I understand all too well.

[Tex]

Originally Posted by Archaea

Either you are an inarticulate hatemonger, or I understand all too well.

If you're right, then it doesn't exactly set me apart from the rest of you.

[Archaea]

Originally Posted by Tex

If you're right, then it doesn't exactly set me apart from the rest of you.

There are many articulate individuals, SIEQ, Seattle, Chapel Hill Coug, Solon, Adam, Creekster, tooblue, All American, Barbara Gordon, Pelagius and many others. Take time to read them, they are articulate in their own rights.

[pelagius]

Originally Posted by FMCoug

I'm pretty sure guitars are on the "not in sacrament meeting" list. Not just Bishop's discretion.

Here are the guidelines from the Church Handbook of Instruction:

Music in Church Meetings

Appropriate Music for Church Meetings

Stake presidencies and bishoprics determine whether musical selections or instruments are suitable for a particular meeting. Careful selection and proper performance of music can greatly enhance the spirit of worship. Guidelines are provided in the following paragraphs.

The hymns of the Church are the basic music for Latter-day Saint meetings and are standard for all congregational singing. Hymns are also encouraged for prelude and postlude music, choir music, and special selections. If other musical selections are used, they should be in keeping with the spirit of the hymns of the Church. Texts should be doctrinally correct. (See "Hymns for Congregations," Hymns, pages 380–81.)

Music in Church meetings should help members worship, feel the sacred spirit of the Sabbath, and feel the spirit of revelation. This music should not draw attention to itself or be for demonstration. Some religiously oriented music in a popular style is not appropriate for sacrament meetings. Also, much sacred music that is suitable for concerts and recitals is not appropriate for a Latter-day Saint worship service.

Organs and pianos are the standard instruments used in Church meetings. If other instruments are used, their use should be in keeping with the spirit of the meeting. Instruments with a prominent or less worshipful sound, such as most brass and percussion, are not appropriate for sacrament meeting.

Live accompaniment is normally used in sacrament and other ward meetings. If a piano, organ, or accompanist is not available, appropriate recordings may be used. Such recordings are listed in the annual Church Materials Catalog .

Music in Church meetings should usually be sung in the language of the congregation. [Emphasis mine]

See: http://www.lds.org/cm/display/0,17631,4987-1,00.html

It doesn't seem to explicitly forbid guitars.

[MikeWaters]

Originally Posted by pelagius

It doesn't seem to explicitly forbid guitars.

It doesn't actually ban any instruments. Some brass and some percussion--which ones? ones with a prominent sound? whatever that is.

[Tex]

Originally Posted by pelagius

Here are the guidelines from the Church Handbook of Instruction:

See: http://www.lds.org/cm/display/0,17631,4987-1,00.html

It doesn't seem to explicitly forbid guitars.

Interesting. I think it does make clear how different sacrament meetings are supposed to be, and why bishops are properly skittish about musical numbers.

Originally Posted by MikeWaters

It doesn't actually ban any instruments. Some brass and some percussion--which ones? ones with a prominent sound? whatever that is.

Not commanded in all things?