The Doctrines of Korihor ~ Part 2

We continue with the teachings of the Antichrist, Korihor:

Ye look forward and say that ye see a remission of your sins. But behold, it is the effect of a frenzied mind; and this derangement of your minds comes because of the traditions of your fathers, which lead you away into a belief of things which are not so. And many more such things did he say unto them, telling them that there could be no atonement made for the sins of men, but every man fared in this life according to the management of the creature; therefore every man prospered according to his genius, and that every man conquered according to his strength; and whatsoever a man did was no crime... when a man was dead, that was the end thereof. (Alma 30: 16-18)

• Believing that Jesus Christ can cleanse you of your sins is insanity
• "Religion is the opiate of the masses." (Karl Marx)
• There is no sin, therefore there is no need for a remission of sins, no need for a Savior
• Everything a man gets in this life is by his own effort, intelligence, and strength (today this philosophy is known as secular humanism)
• There is no life after this one, so do whatever you want; it is not wrong
• If it feels good, do it.
• "Artists are allowed to create their own morality." (Woody Allen)
• This life is all we have.
• When we die, that is all there is.
• Live for the moment.  Live for yourself.

People were quick to believe Korihor and he led many of them astray.  After all, how appealing is to have someone tell you that you can do whatever you want and indulge any passion of the moment and it is not only okay, but mature and enlightened to do so?  The Book of Mormon tells us that the people were led to commit whoredoms (v. 18)

Can you recognize any of Korihor's arguments in things we hear today, politically as well as religiously? How about our being told in November, 2008, that America is no longer a Christian nation?

 

The Korihors of today are very persuasive. As Christians, we need to recognize them for what they are, liars, and the servants of the Father of Lies.  

 

Text copyright September 2013, Gebara Education

 

Picture of Karl Marx from various sites on the web.