In Mosiah 25 we see a fathering of diverse people from different lineages. They all abide in the same city (Zarahemla) and agree that all of them will be known as Nephites. These people listen as the account of a man and his followers is told.
Example #2 Dialogue
Mosiah 26:12 explains that many individuals who have committed crimes have been brought to the king to be tried. The king speaks with a religious leader and explains that it is not his place (the kings) to judge, but it is the religious leaders obligation to do so.
Example #3 Plot
Mosiah 27: 1-2 tells of many members of a church who are being persecuted by non-members. The persecutions became so intense that they had to receive help from the king and other leaders. In order to assist the persecuted church members, the king proclaimed that non-members should no longer persecute members and that they should have peace.
I commented on Alyssa's post about connecting with your heritage. She told of practicing cultural dances from Hawaii. Her dancing with others allowed them to connect as friends through practicing dances and sewing Hawaiian skirts. Although in Mosiah there is no account of dancing with one another, the residents of Zarahemla were encouraged to have unity among one another. I imagine they performed dances and sang with eachother.
Example #1 could be compared to many things. From a team forming from a broad array of players from varying backgrounds, or something from my life a mission uniting together. I served in the Philippines where less then half of the missionaries were white. Our mission president was a white american as well. Despite our varying backgrounds he was able to unite us in a common cause.
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