[ZION] Is Laughter a Sin?

2003-07-14 Thread John W. Redelfs
Yesterday in Priesthood Meeting we studied the sermons of John Taylor on the topic of keeping the Sabbath day holy. At one point in the lesson we came to these words: "And when we do meet to worship God, I like to see us worship him with all our hearts. I think it altogether out of place on su

Re: [ZION] Is Laughter a Sin?

2003-07-14 Thread Stacy Smith
P.S.: Do you mind if I send your message about laughter to some priesthood holders and get their opinion as well? Stacy. At 09:46 AM 07/14/2003 -0800, you wrote: Yesterday in Priesthood Meeting we studied the sermons of John Taylor on the topic of keeping the Sabbath day holy. At one point i

Re: [ZION] Is Laughter a Sin?

2003-07-14 Thread Stacy Smith
It's been a mystery to me for a long time, but being serious-minded myself I felt I didn't have to worry about it. This is, however, one of the reasons I won't listen to sing-songy Protestant hymns and deplore the choir from singing them. I also refuse to listen to Gladys Knight for the same

Re: [ZION] Is Laughter a Sin?

2003-07-14 Thread John W. Redelfs
Showing deep insight, Stacy Smith wrote: P.S.: Do you mind if I send your message about laughter to some priesthood holders and get their opinion as well? Please do. Every time I ask this question, EVERYONE tells me that laughter and joking are fine, but NOBODY attempts to explain the scripture

Re: [ZION] Families and the Priesthood

2003-07-14 Thread Paul Osborne
Way cool, Jon. Thanks for sharing, Paul O On Sun, 13 Jul 2003 22:00:56 -0400 Jon Spencer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Today, I was privileged to participate in the conferring of the keys > for the > president of the Deacons Quorum on my younger son. My older son is > currently the 1st Assista

Re: [ZION] Is Laughter a Sin?

2003-07-14 Thread Chet Cox
Nope. Note that the scriptures reference "loud" laughter and a "light mind." J. Golden Kimball, Brigham Young, Joseph Smith, Gordon B. Hinckley, and many other general authorities have not only used humour, but spoken of the therapeutic value of laughter. Loud, raucious laughter (of the type wh

Re: [ZION] Is Laughter a Sin?

2003-07-14 Thread Stacy Smith
In other words what you're saying is essential self-control and self-mastery. Stacy. At 11:20 PM 07/14/2003 -0600, you wrote: Nope. Note that the scriptures reference "loud" laughter and a "light mind." J. Golden Kimball, Brigham Young, Joseph Smith, Gordon B. Hinckley, and many other general