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Why I love the ‘war chapters’ in the Book of Mormon, and why we need them now

People often question the usefulness of these chapters – why did Mormon include so much about this period, and what relevance do they have to today? – but their relevance is clearly apparent to me. Even before that, they’re just so entertaining to read – enagaging like a great movie. Continue reading Why I love the ‘war chapters’ in the Book of Mormon, and why we need them now

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Freedom! Lessons from the ‘war chapters’ of the Book of Mormon, Part 2

How Moroni, and the Nephite majority, responded to the power-seekers and Lamanite aggressions Motivations for fighting and other responses The Nephites (Ns) wanted to protect their liberties – their land, families, religion & civic freedoms (43: 9, 29 & 30) Ns knew that not stopping the Lamanites (Ls) would destroy these – and them. They … Continue reading Freedom! Lessons from the ‘war chapters’ of the Book of Mormon, Part 2