Funny Conference Moments - LeGrand Richards

During these stressful times, we could all use a good laugh. Elder LeGrand Richards was a powerful missionary and Apostle and man of God. He was also very funny, especially in his later years. Watch and leave a comment to let us know what you thought.

[@joecook5689]

What a nice person, Legrand.

[@DerGlaetze]

I first saw brother Richards in the Fall of 1976, at the Marriott center, while at the MTC, at the beginning of my mission. He was a one man speaking dynamo. He had that fervor that was reflective of those times, especially during the 1920s through the 1940s, during the 2 world wars. Just listen to the FDR speeches and you’ll know what I mean.

[@mikeboyd3225]

LeGrand Richards, a true Apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ. I had an interview with him in 1980. An amazing man.

[@theephraimite]

Nicely done. Tuesday - March 2, 2021.

[@jefferyprickett4443]

They don't make them anymore like Brother Richards!

[@johnplatt7971]

56 years ago LaGrand Richards married us. He was amazing. Had loved him since I heard him in stake conference as a young girl. was thrilled when I was able to request him to marry us. Can't do that now, but so thankful we could then.

[@wpontius4355]

One of my favorite childhood memories is LeGrand Richards talks during Conference. His good humor, lively talks and unique style that seems to be one long breath. Never planned his talks, just said what came to him. Rest in Peace sweet man.

[@CarlosACabrera-k2p]

In the old days, when General Authorities would attend stake conferences, I had the privilege of having seen and hearing him three times. He was a humble man and very funny at times.

[@zon3665]

There's a great book by an LDS author that shows that there's perfect harmony between the prophetic statements concerning the garden of Eden being in Missouri and the Old Testament account concerning the garden of Eden. It's called Canaan, Babylon, and Egypt A Comparative Theological Analysis on Creation sold by Eborn Books.

[@paulwake]

This is spam.

[@joecook5689]

Sadly, I thought there was a real Lord at like age seven.

[@paulwake]

Good thing you were right.

[@d.beaumont9157]

@@paulwake😂 Good one, top comment.

[@chasbee]

Ya, pretty sure the Lord is older than that.

[@zachgarver7922]

He is a liar. He was quoted as knowing nothing about Smth's treasure seeking and seer stone, and denied the church was in possession of Smith's peep stone.

[@theephraimite]

Smith’s treasure hunting and peep stone are made up stories. There’s no evidence to prove them.

[@JeffDrakeX]

I think calling him a liar is a bit of a stretch. If you read the interview in which Elder Richards is asked about Joseph’s seer stone, he states: 1) The Church Historian’s department did not have a single repository containing the former contents of safes that had once been owned by the Apostles. 2) The Urim and Thummim that Moroni provided with the golden plates were not in the Church’s possession. Is it possible he was lying? Sure. Is it possible he was being disingenuous? Sure. But honestly, I just don’t see any evidence of that.

[@paulwake]

@zachgarver7922 @@theephraimite Both of you have some confusion, but that doesn't mean that anyone is lying.

[@theephraimite]

@@paulwakenope.