Alma

Question 1

**In Alma 36:12 & 15, Alma describes the pains of a damned soul to his son, Helaman. Alma had remembered all of his sins and iniquities and was so tormented that he would have preferred that God would destroy his soul than come into the presence of God to be judged of his deeds. Where in the scriptures does this story of Alma’s conversion actually occur? What happened? How can this story be applied today?

Answer 1

Mann

Question 2

Something to think about…

On Alma 30:18 it states, “And this he did preach unto them, leading away the hearts of many, causing them to lift up their heads in their wickedness, yea, leaving away many women, and also men, to commit whoredoms.”

What is something significant about this?

Answer 2

“What a victory for Satan! This is not just wickedness. The people are PROUD in their wickedness! And why shouldn’t they be? Korihor has convinced them that there is no God and no ultimate right and wrong. All the ‘psychological hang ups’ they feel- guilt, shame -are simply the result of the foolish teachings of ignorant parents or self-serving religious leaders.”

Countering Korihor’s Philosophy by Gerald N Lund

Question 3

When Korihor is arrested and taken before Giddonah, the high priest, Korihor gives two reasons for why people essentially believe in religious traditions. What are they? (Alma 30:23-28)

Answer 3

“Korihor’s answer goes something like this…First, they have been indoctrinated y their parents (the ‘foolish traditions’ of their fathers), and second, they have been deceived by religious leaders whose motives are personal gain- money and/or power. Further, Korihor’s philosophy-expressed in his teaching to the people- is that this indoctrination of the people brings psychological abnormalities- “derangement” or a “frenzied mind” (Alma 30:16). Since there is no God and since religion is a farce, Korihor concludes, we can live as we please without fear of eternal consequences.”

Countering Korihor’s Philosophy by Gerald N Lund

Question 4

Where in the scriptures does the King of Ishmael (father of Lamoni) promise to give up all of his sins to know God?

Answer 4

Alma 22:18