Dallin H. Oaks

Television and videotapes bring profanity and vulgarity into our homes. James 3:6, 8.) Profanity also takes its toll on the one who uses it.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > May 1986

Spencer W. Kimball

They repeated words of a playwright, words profaning the holy name of their Creator. When he learned that some of his officers were given to profanity, he sent a letter to them on July 1, 1776, from which we quote: “The General is sorry to be informed that the foolish and wicked practice of profane cursing and swearing, a vice heretofore little known in our American army, is growing into fashion.

Gospel Library > Magazines > New Era > January 1981

Spencer W. Kimball

They repeated words of a playwright, words profaning the holy name of their Creator. When he learned that some of his officers used profanity, he sent a letter to them on July 1, 1776, from which we quote: “The General is sorry to be informed that the foolish and wicked practice of profane cursing and swearing, a vice heretofore little known in our American army, is becoming popular.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Liahona > September 1981

Boyd K. Packer

There is no need for any of us to use profanity. Profanity is more than just untidy language, for when we profane we relate to low and vulgar words the most sacred of all names.

Gospel Library > Magazines > New Era > January 1976

L. Tom Perry

Today, probably more than in any other period of history, we find more profanity and vulgarity being used. Profanity is the effort of a feeble brain to express itself forcibly” (in Conference Report, Oct. 1974, p. 7).

Gospel Library > Magazines > New Era > August 1986

Robert K. Dellenbach

The accident was minor, but Tom let his frustration out in profanity. People may endure profanity, but they are seldom impressed, and they usually have less respect for the profaner.

Gospel Library > Magazines > New Era > May 1992

Robert K. Dellenbach

The accident was minor, but Tom let his frustration out in profanity. People may endure profanity, but they are seldom impressed, and they usually have less respect for the profaner.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Liahona > September 1996

H. David Burton

Some guys do not show respect for the priesthood because they use profanity; some are involved in pornography; and a few are into drugs.” I’m certain, my young brethren, that you’ll agree that profanity, pornography, and drugs should not be a part of the life of a priesthood holder. Our sense of right and wrong has been dimmed by a constant bombardment of profanity and crudeness.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > May 2000

Spencer W. Kimball

Relate a personal experience about how others’ use of profanity has affected you. Perhaps family members also might discuss how they feel when they hear profanity used. 2.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > February 1981

Profanity and vulgarity have no place in our vocabulary. Don’t watch movies or read magazines with profanity.

Gospel Library > Magazines > New Era > February 1995

Profanity and vulgarity have no place in our vocabulary. Then we will have the confidence, courage, and faith to better confront the adversities of life without succumbing to profanity.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Liahona > February 1997

Paula K. Boothe

A common form of profanity is the desecration of the name of Deity. However, a good example alone is often not a cure for profanity.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > April 2001

John S. Gholdston

Explanation is an important first step toward teaching children to avoid profanity. Profanity,” he emphasized, “is an evidence of a diseased soul.” (“Profanity,” Mormon Doctrine, 2d ed., Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, Inc., 1966, p. 602.) We know that the brain controls what words are spoken, but when we or our children allow a profanity to find a place in our vocabularies, the profanity, and not the brain, often seems to be in control.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > January 1992

John S. Tanner

We simply must resist the tide of profanity. Families can be especially powerful in helping us fight profanity.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > February 1991

Ted E. Brewerton

Profanity is never heard in the well-ordered home. President Joseph Fielding Smith states: “Profanity is filthiness.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > May 1983

H. David Burton

Profanity and crudeness do not exalt; they defile. Too often we hear profanity expressed by coaches and other adults who should be role models.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Liahona > January 2002

H. David Burton

Profanity and crudeness do not exalt; they defile. Too often we hear profanity expressed by coaches and other adults who should be role models.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > November 2001

Profane, vulgar, or crude language or gestures, as well as dirty jokes, are offensive to the Lord and to others. Do not use profane, vulgar, or crude language or gestures.

Gospel Library > Magazines > New Era > October 2008

Profane, vulgar, or crude language or gestures, as well as dirty jokes, are offensive to the Lord and to others. Do not use profane, vulgar, or crude language or gestures.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Liahona > October 2008

Kersten Campbell

Profanity] “You know of the profanity of the school grounds and the street.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Friend > September 2007