Standards of Truth
Finding Reliable Standards to Identify True Prophets
Exploring Critical Thinking, Biases, and Epistemology
in the Context of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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What is Standards of Truth?
What is Standards of Truth?
Standards of Truth is a guide to improving critical thinking and finding reliable ways to identify true prophets.
It also contains the world’s largest list of problematic statements by prophets of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (CoJCoLdS, LDS Church, Mormonism, Mormon Church).
This book challenges readers to think deeply about questions such as:
Why is it important to identify true prophets?
How can one best identify true prophets?
How do cognitive biases and poor epistemic standards hinder the identification of true prophets?
How can the "ultimate epistemic question" promote more thoughtful and respectful discussions around religious topics?
Who is this book for?
Members of the CoJCoLdS and those familiar with or curious about its teachings
People interested in how critical thinking and epistemology apply to religious beliefs
Readers seeking deeper insights into how to identify truth and navigate challenging questions of faith
Standards of Truth is a guide to improving critical thinking and finding reliable ways to identify true prophets.
It also contains the world’s largest list of problematic statements by prophets of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (CoJCoLdS, LDS Church, Mormonism, Mormon Church).
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How can the "ultimate epistemic question" promote more thoughtful and respectful discussions around religious topics?
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References, useful links, an omitted standard, and CoJCoLdS quotes on the merits of critical thinking
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