- 01) AUXILLARY: If music has been approved by a Church auxiliary does that make it OK? Should we compromise on rock music to not offend or drive away some of the youth?
- 02) BEAT: Can the heavy beat of music be detrimental? What about the rock offbeat? Can the backbeat be dangerous? Can the beat of music be detrimental to both body and Spirit?
- 03) AMMORAL: Is it only the words that can make music bad? Is music amoral? Can music alone, independent of its lyrics be both good and bad? What influence does music have upon culture and society? Is there “perfect” music?
- 04) SACRED ROCK: Should rock music accompany sacred words? Should gospel themes be tied to rock music in an attempt to attract youth?
- 05) SATAN INSPIRED: Is good music inspired of the Lord? Is bad music inspired by Satan? Does Satan really have influence? Are there individuals who deliberately use music to promote wicked agendas?
- 06) DANCE MOVEMENTS: Can dance movements drive away the Spirit? What is proper dancing posture? Can dances be good or evil?
- 07) LIFESTYLE: Does the lifestyle of the artist have an influence on the music that is produced?
- 08) IMMORALITY: Does some rock music imitate sexual immorality? Can music lead to immoral behavior?
- 09) TEMPO: Can the tempo of music be detrimental to both body and Spirit?
- 10) VOLUME: Can the intensity and loudness of music be detrimental to the Spirit?
- 11) INTENTIONS: If the intentions of the individual listening to music or dancing to music are good does this make the music OK?
- 12) STROBES AND DARKNESS: Can darkness and strobe lights associated with rock music be destructive?
- 13) SENSUAL: Is music good if we “like” it? If one believes that music gives them a blessing does that mean that it is good for them? If music appeals to our sensual appetites is it good? Can music be addictive?
- 14) FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT: Can music promote the righteous fruits of the Spirit? Is there music which contradicts righteous fruits of the Spirit?
- 15) CLASSICAL: If you don’t like classical music, can you and should you develop a taste for it? Is all classical music good?
- 16) GENRE: Are different tastes in music just preference?
- 17) PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY: Do we have a responsibility to search out good and virtuous music? What responsibilities do parents have to teach their children on these subjects?
- 18) POPULARITY: Since everyone listens to rock music does that make it OK?
- 19) NATURE : How does nature respond to music? Has music been used to heal? What scientific studies have been done?
- 20) REPETITION: Can repetition in music be dangerous?
- 21) MONEY: What are the financial motives in the rock music industry?
- 22) WORTHY MUSIC AND DANCE: Are music and dance an important part of our being? What should be the proper atmosphere and fruits of righteous dancing and music?
- 23) COMPOSERS: Were and are the greatest composers followers of Jesus Christ?
- Music & Dance FAQs
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Men That Receive the Gospel Receive the Inheritance That the Apostles Did — Willard Richards (Between circa June 26 & August 4, 1839) Let not your heart be troubled &c,
Teachings of Joseph Smith
October 26, 2023
