S1 E5 Faith Crisis in Mormonism: Examining Information Control & Historical Narratives

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Episode 5 of Truth explores faith crises within the LDS Church through the lens of the BITE model (Behavior, Information, Thought, and Emotional control). The hosts examine how the church manages historical narratives, handles "uncorrelated information," and responds to members experiencing doubts. Through analysis of a 2013 study and various sources, they discuss the tension between institutional control and individual faith journeys.

Sources

• "The Mantle is Far, Far Greater than the Intellect" Boyd K. Packer 1981
• Video: BITE Model by Steve Hassan
• Report_LDS Personal Faith Crisis
• Essay: LDS Personal Faith Crisis

AI Prompt
Investigate evolution of institutional historical narratives, "useful truth", and the BITE model & whether the Church fits. Describe common causes of a faith crisis. Where has Church revised, been selective, or mishandled historical info, policy, or doctrine? Be specific. Discuss role of context in historical "facts". Address what makes content "anti-Mormon". Who decides? Provide framework for weighing historical and scientific evidence against spiritual witness. Can facts and faith co-exist?

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