E-Scriptures
Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 9:10 pm
Is there a church policy on using e-scriptures(such as Iphones, Andriods) I know that in my ward they are not permitted. Is this a SLC decision or a ward level decision?
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hoppyfrog3 wrote:Is there a church policy on using e-scriptures(such as Iphones, Andriods) I know that in my ward they are not permitted. Is this a SLC decision or a ward level decision?
I've heard of two stakes (one is where a good friend lives) where members are not permitted to use electronics at all. Apparently the stake presidents felt strongly that electronics were a significant distraction, and so the members in those stakes use good old paper for scriptures and lesson manuals. That's totally within the stake president's authority to decide, as I see it. I see the tremendous benefits of electronic scriptures and manuals, but I've certainly seen plenty of misuse of electronic devices in meetinghouses as well.hoppyfrog3 wrote:Is there a church policy on using e-scriptures(such as Iphones, Andriods) I know that in my ward they are not permitted. Is this a SLC decision or a ward level decision?
Mikerowaved wrote:I remember vaguely a request that when reading from scriptures over the pulpit that regular bound versions be used, rather than electronic ones. I'm sorry, I wish I knew the reference from where I heard that. Perhaps this is what hoppyfrog3 was referring to.
I suppose I could see this kind of a ban in class settings where electronic scriptures are a distraction to others; however, in general meetings it is simply unenforceable.aebrown wrote:I've heard of two stakes (one is where a good friend lives) where members are not permitted to use electronics at all. Apparently the stake presidents felt strongly that electronics were a significant distraction, and so the members in those stakes use good old paper for scriptures and lesson manuals. That's totally within the stake president's authority to decide, as I see it. I see the tremendous benefits of electronic scriptures and manuals, but I've certainly seen plenty of misuse of electronic devices in meetinghouses as well.
All sorts of things that leaders ask us to do are not enforceable. My family has been asked to hold family home evening, but that can't be enforced.nbflint wrote:I suppose I could see this kind of a ban in class settings where electronic scriptures are a distraction to others; however, in general meetings it is simply unenforceable.
We teach correct principles and allow members to govern themselves. The proper use of electronics during church meetings is no different.