"For they became a righteous people; they did lay down the weapons of their rebellion, that they did not fight against God any more, neither against any of their brethren."
Alma 23:7
This is interesting... the scripture is talking about some of the Lamanites that were converted to the Gospel, and who laid down their weapons and wouldn't fight in wars anymore. The focus here though is on laying down the weapons of their rebellion... seems more than just physical weapons like clubs and swords. They didn't fight against their brethren anymore, but they also didn't fight against God anymore... which is way more than conscientious objection... it's a spiritual and intellectual acceptance of a whole new way of life, a kind of high pacifism, where you don't just give up physical war, but war with God, others, and with yourself. You just live righteously. I think that is cool, and something maybe we should think about today. :)
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