Emily W. Jensen: Burying their weapons of war: The example of the Ammonites

By Emily W. Jensen, For the Deseret News

Published: Tuesday, May 31 2011 10:30 a.m. MDT

Summary

Should LDS members bury their weapons of war? Exploring the literal and metaphoric implications of Alma 24.

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yarrlydarb

Ogden, UT

Dear Brahmabull,

It does matter, if your a member of the LDS Church.

If you are not, or do not believe that President Kimball was a prophet, that's fine. You certainly don't have to so believe.

But if someone does More..

9:30 a.m. June 1, 2011
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Brahmabull

sandy, ut

yarrlydarb - Yes I am a member of the church. The frustration is that people automatically dismiss a prophets statements if they are controversial. This is my problem. I agree that when a prophet speaks he is speaking for god. But most members now More..

9:51 a.m. June 1, 2011
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FarnsworthPMacGillicuddy

Layton, UT

While Brother Pulsipher's "suggestion" that we emulate the Ammonites pacifism, I noticed that in the article, he doesn't mention Captain Moroni, and his valor in battle. Perhaps if Pulsipher didn't reside in the sleepy confines of Madison More..

1:51 p.m. May 31, 2011
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