Unveiling Biases: Examining the Perpetuation of Limited Perspectives in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
As a missionary when talking about possible other sources of information other than directly from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints they would say "Would you go to burger king to ask about McDonalds? Than why would you go somewhere else to ask about the church?" I've been thinking about the potential biases this thinking can perpetuate. This statement reflects a common response from believers within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) when confronted with information from outside sources. While it may seem persuasive on the surface, it is essential to recognize the potential biases and limitations in this line of thinking. Here are some potential biases this thinking can perpetuate: Confirmation bias: By dismissing sources that may be critical of the church reinforces confirmation bias, which is the tendency to seek and favor information that confirms preexisting beliefs. It discourages critical examination of alter...