Well, so much for posting every day. I should have known that would be too high an expectation. I've been reading in 3d Nephi lately. The part where the Gadiantons are trying to take over the government and take everyone's freedoms away from them. (Sound familiar?) What struck me particularly, though, is that Giddianhi seems to be sincere in the letter he writes to Lachoneus. He really believes that the Nephites are misguided in their way of life. That he is fighting to recover the rights of his followers. Rights that the Nephites, in their wickedness, have stolen from them.



I've thought about that a lot lately. I suppose it struck me originally, because I had already been thinking along those lines where the democrats are concerned. They seem to sincerely believe that socialism is what's right for this country. That if they tax the life out of the people and give the money to those they consider "deserving" everything will be better. What boggles my mind is that, again, they seem to believe this. Its not just a way to gain power and influence. Or maybe it is for some some, I don't know.



I didn't want this to turn into a political rant. However, the similarities are striking. You can't help but see them. I think the answer may also be found in the scriptures. We need to truly return to the Lord, forsake our sins, (even, or maybe especially, the petty ones) and trust Him to bring things right. I know its hard to watch this great country head down the path it is on right now, but like a two-year-old who's been told not to touch the stove because its hot, we may need to follow this path in order to learn. Some people have to actually touch the stove to know that its hot. Hopefully, we'll learn quickly, and they won't be able to do too much damage.