[Degaston]

I dance around the doctrinal pronouncements of Lyman for the same reason I’d dance around the doctrinal pronouncements of Dennis Rodman or Elmer Fudd or Alice in Wonderland. The late Amasa M. Lyman doesn’t have any credibility. In fact the Journal of Discourses don’t have any credibility IMO either. Perhaps you may view them as scripture but I certainly don’t. I really don’t get into Mormon theology much if ever because I try to keep my Mormon temple covenant to avoid loud laughter (especially when I’m at work) and anytime I think about Mormon teachings I just feel like laughing now.

[Osage Orange]

and anytime I think about Mormon teachings I just feel like laughing now.

...............Your Bishop may be giving you a visit....

[MHGinTN]

You may disregard the Journals, but the following will clarify why the Journal of Discourses can be seen as a reflection of Mormonic beliefs:

“The Journal of Discourses deservedly ranks as one of the standard works of the Church, and every rightminded Saint will certainly welcome with joy every number (issue) as it comes forth.“ (President George Q. Cannon, Journal of Discourses, Preface, Volume 8.)

“Each successive Volume of these Discourses is a rich mine of wealth, containing gems of great value, and the diligent seeker will find ample reward for his labor. After the fathers and mothers of this generation have made them the study of their lives their children’s children will find that they are still unexhausted, and rejoice that this Record has been handed down from their fathers to also aid them in following the way of life .” (Apostle Orson Pratt, Preface. Volume 3.)

“It is impossible to give monetary value to the past volumes of this publication, … Those who read the utterances of the servants of God, contained in this book, under the same influence by which the speakers were inspired, cannot fail to receive profit from the perusal.” (President Joseph F. Smith, Preface, Volume 18.)

“We take great pleasure in presenting to the Saints and the world the … the Journal of Discourses, which they will find contains rich treasures of information concerning the glorious principles of Eternal Life, as revealed through God’s anointed servants in these last days. All who read the discourses contained in this Volume are earnestly recommended to adapt them to their lives by practice, and we can confidently assure them that, in doing so, they are laying up a store of knowledge that will save and exalt them in the Celestial kingdom.” (Apostle Albert Carrington, Journal of Discourses, Preface, Volume 15.)

[Elsie]

The late Amasa M. Lyman doesn’t have any credibility.

So?

Neither has Joseph Smith!

[Elsie]

In fact the Journal of Discourses don’t have any credibility IMO either.

Your opinion really doesn't count.

What have MORMON leaders said about the JoD?

[Elsie]

I really don’t get into Mormon theology much if ever because I try to keep my Mormon temple covenant to avoid loud laughter (especially when I’m at work) and anytime I think about Mormon teachings I just feel like laughing now.

I don't care what ANYone says; that there is FUNNY!

Yes; I DID LOL!!!

[reaganaut]

I really don’t get into Mormon theology much if ever because I try to keep my Mormon temple covenant to avoid loud laughter (especially when I’m at work) and anytime I think about Mormon teachings I just feel like laughing now.

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ROFLMAO! (and yes that was intentional regarding loud laughter). ;)