The problem with viewing Alma 32 as a scientific experiment

The experiment Alma the Younger suggests would actually be terrible science.
Here are a few encouraging verses to save for when you need a pick-me-up.
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Kuchad began carving storyboards while incarcerated as a young man. During those dark years, two young Latter-day Saint missionaries had come to visit the prison regularly.
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Kelly’s husband started hallucinating the day after their mission ended. She has since learned there is one thing dementia can’t take away.
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Elder Neil L. Andersen will dedicate the temple on Sunday, August 17, 2025.
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July 22, 2025 03:01 PM MDT
This scripture from the Old Testament reminds us not to rush ahead of God’s timing.
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July 22, 2025 02:46 PM MDT
“To be here, and to be enveloped in the light and the love and the faith of these people, is just the most beautiful blessing,” said Elder Kearon.
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July 17, 2025 01:56 PM MDT
“We love you, we thank you, and we need you,” the Apostle told the cast and crew. “Don’t ever for a minute think that you are not appreciated.”
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July 16, 2025 01:31 PM MDT
“I know I’ve been blessed with this talent and ability from my Heavenly Father.”
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July 16, 2025 10:53 AM MDT
When her baby was hospitalized, Sethrina of Accra, Ghana, turned to the Book of Mormon.
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July 15, 2025 01:40 PM MDT
Alice Warner Johnson wrote the hymn while declining from a progressive form of multiple sclerosis.
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January 23, 2025 02:08 PM MST
The psalmists wrote about their true, raw feelings. And in Psalm 73, they demonstrate how to reach out to and trust in God.
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January 22, 2025 02:12 PM MST
Read 15 promises President Nelson had made about regular temple attendance.
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January 22, 2025 02:06 PM MST
Shannon Foster of The Red Headed Hostess shares her five principles for having natural and normal gospel conversations.
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January 21, 2025 02:20 PM MST
A verse from the Book of Mormon shows how hopeful this phrase truly is.
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January 21, 2025 01:40 PM MST
Here are some of the invitations Pres. Nelson has extended over the last seven years.
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January 17, 2025 02:29 PM MST
We may hear suggestions for spiritual goals from various good sources—and we risk becoming overwhelmed if we say yes to everything.
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January 17, 2025 02:28 PM MST
“A meetinghouse and arrival facilities for the temple will be built within the building as well.”
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January 16, 2025 02:34 PM MST
Alisi’s story is a compelling example of how the Book of Mormon changes lives.
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January 16, 2025 02:12 PM MST
“I never went back to striving for being number one in the world, like I wanted to. I just got a totally different perspective.”
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