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We transform painful lives into lives worth living.
By the Light of Reason, we are all Korihor.
What Korihors believe
Korihor, The Martyr of Reason
Korihor is the legendary atheist from The Book of Mormon.
We raise his standard of critical thinking against the sanctimonious charlatans who destroy our world and who hurt children.
Life is an Emergency
No one survives the grave.
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Korihors spend our brief lives working to relieve our suffering and others'.
We treat life as an emergency and We're Going Home.
The Light of Reason.
The unexamined life is not worth living. For that reason, we celebrate the Light of Reason.
Since we exist and gods don't, Korihors derive meaning from twelve sacred values that help us to​ flash bright.
The first life that you will change is yours. Regardless of your beliefs, Korihorism is your path to spiritual growth.
Through our Sacraments, we flash bright.
Godless people are often maligned as heartless. But Korihors care.
To each child of these stars, we say:
I'll light your path if you'll walk with me.
Who is Korihor?
Korihor is a legendary atheist from The Book of Mormon who was martyred for challenging people to think critically.
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After losing to Korihor in a debate, a Christian sorcerer named Alma cursed him with muteness.​
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Robbed of his voice, Korihor was reduced to rely on the generosity of his Christian community. Abandoned to homelessness by apathetic Christians, he was found trampled to death and his murder is celebrated as a great victory for God.
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But there are no gods.
We honor Korihor's courage to stand up for reason, compassion, and truth—in a world without gods, but full of people who can care for each other.
The Twelve Values of Korihorism
​Intellectual Honesty
Korihors change our opinions with new information and stand up for the truth.
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LGBTQIA+ Inclusivity
Korihors affirm and celebrate queer folk so that they may enjoy safety, visibility, equality, and prosperity.
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BIPOC Advocacy
Korihors see color and celebrate people of color.
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Feminism
Korihors believe that women's rights are human rights.
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Scientific Curiosity
We think that science is interesting and if you disagree, then you can f*k off!
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Sacrilege & Blasphemy
Korihors protest against pretentious gods and call out their charlatans/dogmas.​
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Eco-Stewardship
Korihors are fighting to preserve the Pale Blue Dot.
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Room to Play
Korihors make safe spaces for all children, including our inner children, to grow and to learn.​
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Neurodiversity
Korihors acknowledge the neuroanatomy of all people and want autistic and neurospicy people to have the resources that they need.
Body and Sex Positivity
Korihors celebrate the beauty of all bodies and want all people to have as much safe and consensual sex as they like.
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Secularism
Korihors keep religion out of our political life for the sake of everyone's freedom.
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Human Dignity
Korihors organize and work to pull marginalized people out of harm's way for the sake of our compassion, alone.
Join the Church of Korihor
My godless friend,
Deconstructing God is not the end of your spiritual journey; it is the beginning.​
I invite you to start the path toward The Oath of Reason: a solemn vow to spend this life lifting one another from suffering. As a Fellow of The Church of Korihor, you will be a part of an exciting revolution to reclaim our world from the hypocrites and charlatans who have poisoned it.
Together, you and I will transform painful lives into lives worth living. The first life that you will change as a Korihor is yours. If you are ready, I invite you to hear a 7-minute Godless Sermon.
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And hold me to this promise that I make to you: I'll light your path if you'll walk with me.
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Joe Rawlins, First Herald