Scripture Sunday Mosiah 27

Virtually all religions have their own versions of the redeemed sinner first rebelling than being welcomed back into the fold with open arms, and Mormonism is certainly no different. In this passage, several sons of righteous men become unbelievers. Unlike the famous prodigal son in the parable, these guys don't go off to party with wine, women and song-instead they try to damage the church with their words and actions. Apparently they were successful too-and several people left the church of God to follow them. 

It works out for the rebellious sons though. They eventually see and hear the Almighty, repent of their sins and do their best to patch up the damage that they did to the church. 

Many times in life, we want to dislike and admonish people who we think have "attacked" the church in some way. In reality, while we have every right to defend our church we shouldn't attack the people critiquing it. Personal attacks will get you no where. We need to be more like the parents in the prodigal son and Alma-pray for them, leave it up to God, and hope for the best.