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The Foundation for Apologetic Information & Research (FAIR), 2005, WMV.

1) "Debating the Foundations of Mormonism: The Book of Mormon and Archaeology" by John Clark; with Matthew Roper and Wade Ardern (co-authors).

Virtually all LDS critics have claimed that, not only doesnÆt archaeology support the Book of Mormon, but that it confounds the Nephite scripture. Dr. John Clark, director of the New World Archaeological Foundation, examines this claim. Clark shows that while archaeological evidence weighed against the Book of Mormon in 1830, recent archaeological studies have now tipped the scales in favor of the Book of Mormon. While most items mentioned in the Book of Mormon were unknown from the New World archaeological record for the nearly a century after the book was translated, today the major of those items have received some archaeological verification.

2) "Believest thou...?": Faith, Cognitive Dissonance, and the Psychology of Religious Experience" by Wendy Ulrich

"Cognitive Dissonance" is a psychological and emotional turmoil that can develop when we encounter information that appears to contradict previously held beliefs. Critics claim that there are a number of evidences which contradict traditional LDS beliefs. A popular charge among many 21st century critics is the claim that Mormons are masters at dealing with "Cognitive Dissonance" by irrational means. Basically, they claim that Latter-day Saints-even the brightest of Latter-day Saints-stick their heads in the sand when they encounter conflicting information in order to protect their belief systems and alleviate cognitive dissonance. LDS psychologist, Dr. Wendy Ulrich, explains that there are logical alternative options employed by believing Latter-day Saints who confront discomfiting information. Rational thought and mature approaches to challenging issues, can be, and are being utilized by believing members. Examining conflicting information and maintaining a testimony are not mutually exclusive options.

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