The War Chapters in the Book of Mormon

 The last part of Alma and first of Helaman is all about the many wars fought between the Lamanites and Nephites.  

Every time I read them, I dread them.  So many lives lost, so much destructions, so much hatred.  It's difficult to read.

It makes me realize how grateful I will be to have PEACE when the Saviour comes.  It cannot come soon enough for me.

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