September 22, 2010

Tonight I read more of Korihor in Alma 30:12-20. I am amazed at how much of his same teaching is mainstream prevalent in today's society. For example: "Every man fared in this life according to the management of the creature; therefore every man prospered according to his genius, and that every man conquered according to his strength; and whatsoever a man did was no crime." I also found it interesting in verse 18 that it says his "teaching did lead away many women... and also men..." I thought it was interesting it mentions women being led away first. Does that mean that more women were led away than men? Why would these teachings resonant more with women than men? That indicates, I think, some feminist thinking in their day that could have been similar to our day as well. Another of Korihor's teachings is: "ye cannot know of things which ye do not see." That is definitely a prominent belief today. I see a rising tide of atheism, with that belief as a standard credo. Well, I believe we can know about things we can't see, and it's through FAITH. That's what the debate today is on too. So many people believe faith is bogus. Well, I hold to my faith and I try to strengthen it by obedience. I have seen blessings in my life as a result of doing so, and I believe I will see more... in this life and the next.