Thomas Monson and the Book of Mormon

[Portland Ute]

Am I alone in noticing that President Monson rarely quotes the Book of Mormon or refers to it's stories?

In his talks and messages, he seems to focus mostly on life stories (either his or someone else's), historical events, poetry/prose and, if a scripture is quoted, it's generally from the Bible.

Now, maybe I am completely wrong. I am no scholar of the works of President Monson. It just seems to me after listening to his talks and reading his messages over the years that he rarely goes to the Book of Mormon, D&C or Pearl of Great Price.

[Hazzard]

Am I alone in noticing that President Monson rarely quotes the Book of Mormon or refers to it's stories?

In his talks and messages, he seems to focus mostly on life stories (either his or someone else's), historical events, poetry/prose and, if a scripture is quoted, it's generally from the Bible.

Now, maybe I am completely wrong. I am no scholar of the works of President Monson. It just seems to me after listening to his talks and reading his messages over the years that he rarely goes to the Book of Mormon, D&C or Pearl of Great Price.

I noticed that a few years ago and found it a little odd. I'd be interested to hear his reason for doing so. Maybe he just likes the language of the Bible better for his talks?

[SeattleUte]

Am I alone in noticing that President Monson rarely quotes the Book of Mormon or refers to it's stories?

In his talks and messages, he seems to focus mostly on life stories (either his or someone else's), historical events, poetry/prose and, if a scripture is quoted, it's generally from the Bible.

Now, maybe I am completely wrong. I am no scholar of the works of President Monson. It just seems to me after listening to his talks and reading his messages over the years that he rarely goes to the Book of Mormon, D&C or Pearl of Great Price.

This has been going on for sometime. A few years back I was at my parents' houses and picked up a just published book by Gordon B. Hinckley. I looked in the index and found not a single reference to Lamanite. You will also note that in the TS visitors center the main floor has paintings of Bible scenes, a scale model of Jerusalem, etc. The Joseph Smith and Book of Mormon stuff are all in the basement.

They're phasing all that stuff out.

[JohnnyLingo]

They're phasing all that stuff out.

Just to clarify, when you say "all that stuff," you mean the stuff that makes the LDS church different from every other Christian organization?

[SeattleUte]

Just to clarify, when you say "all that stuff," you mean the stuff that makes the LDS church different from every other Christian organization?

Every other? NO. Mormons mainly resemble American-born Protestantism right now, mainly the Southeastern U.S. variety.

[Moliere]

They're phasing all that stuff out.

Sincerely,

Elder Holland's Latest Conference Address

[JohnnyLingo]

Every other? NO. Mormons mainly resemble American-born Protestantism right now, mainly the Southeastern U.S. variety.

Well, except for the fact that you'd piss off those same Protestants if you told them this.

[SeattleUte]

Sincerely,

Elder Holland's Latest Conference Address

You missed the twang of desperation in his voice?

[Fiyero]

You missed the twang of desperation in his voice?

No, but I read it in your posts.

[jay santos]

Am I alone in noticing that President Monson rarely quotes the Book of Mormon or refers to it's stories?

In his talks and messages, he seems to focus mostly on life stories (either his or someone else's), historical events, poetry/prose and, if a scripture is quoted, it's generally from the Bible.

Now, maybe I am completely wrong. I am no scholar of the works of President Monson. It just seems to me after listening to his talks and reading his messages over the years that he rarely goes to the Book of Mormon, D&C or Pearl of Great Price.

No data to back this up, but it seems like he rarely quotes scripture at all, and if he does it's like Psalms or Proverbs or something. Not the hard doctrinal stuff, just the light, these are good ideas stuff. He's a practical religionist.

[SeattleUte]

No data to back this up, but it seems like he rarely quotes scripture at all, and if he does it's like Psalms or Proverbs or something. Not the hard doctrinal stuff, just the light, these are good ideas stuff. He's a practical religionist.

Could it also be that the Psalms are a lot better written? To say the least. Not to offend, just to illiustrate: This is like wondering why someone would rather look at Michelangelo than Jackson Pollock (I was going to say a Mexican velvet painting, but I'll be classy).

You guys are raising my estimation of TSM.