A parallel in the Book Of Mormon

Today I was studying in Alma 43 and came across this parallel. In this part of the Book of Mormon and what seems to be in quite a lot of the Book of Mormon, I noticed, is that the Lamanites are not as driven to attack the Nephites as Nephite dissenters are. Sure we understand that the Lamanites upheld traditions against the Nephites about how the Nephites had ruined the lives of the Lamanites but I'm begining to think that their attacks against the Nephites would have been less frequent without the aid of Nephite dissenters.

In Alma 43 the Lamanites are led by Zerahemnah and the Amalekites. The Zoramites that didn't convert after Alma's visit also joined the Lamanites. Now as we see the organization of the armies of the Lamanites this is where I started drawing a parallel. Starting in verse 5 and continuing in verses 6 adn 7, this is what we discover: "And it came to pass that the Lamanites came with their thousands; and they came into the land of Antionum, which is the land of the Zoramites; and a man by the name of Zarahemnah was their leader. And now, as the Amalekites were of a more wicked and murderous disposition than the Lamanites were, in and of themselves, therefore, Zerahemnah appointed cheif captains over the Lamanites, and they were all Amalekites and Zoramites. Now this he did that he might preserve their hatred towards the Nephites."

Here is the parallel I drew. In our day The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints has become more accepted by the world. Our consistency in promoting morals, values, principles and service to the world has softened the hearts of many. Yet we are still attacked in various ways from various sources. Amongst the worst attacks to our church come from Anti-Mormon propaganda. Many of the leaders and members of these Anti-Mormon groups were once members of the church. Who do you think keeps the Anti-Mormon fires stoked? Who keeps the hatred preserved? Who's hearts does Satan have a stronger hold of?

Just like the Nephites we must remember who we are and what we are defending. We defend the truth, our liberty and rights to practice religion, our families. Our God will preserve us as long as we are righteous.