In Alma 30, Korihor—labeled an atheist but more plausibly an agnostic or opportunist—is questioned about his disbelief in God.
Alma’s reply mirrors the weak reasoning still used by believers today: that everything testifies of God’s existence, while the skeptic has “only his word” to the contrary.
Yet Alma reverses the logical roles, posturing as plaintiff rather than defendant in a debate about divine reality.
The burden of proof, however, always rests with those making extraordinary claims—not with those who doubt them.
Faith cannot masquerade as evidence, nor belief as knowledge.