Not Blind Faith, But ‘Big Faith’? Henry J. Eyring’s DELETED BYU LDS Talk EXPOSED
In this episode, we break down a lesser-known BYU–Idaho devotional from Henry J. Eyring titled “Not Blind Faith, but Big Faith.”
Although the full talk is difficult to find on YouTube today, its message is consistent with a broader pattern among leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints when it comes to doubt, questioning, and members who leave.
We examine how Eyring frames doubt—not as a natural response to evidence—but as a spiritual threat or even a “weapon” against the Church.
🔍 What We Cover:
How doubt is portrayed as dangerous or immoral
Why Eyring discourages research and critical inquiry
The shift from “blind faith” to so-called “big faith”
Historical issues often labeled as “unanswerable,” including:
The evolving accounts of Joseph Smith’s First Vision
The Book of Abraham translation problems
DNA and Book of Mormon claims
The use of fear and social pressure to discourage questioning
Comparisons to statements by leaders like Dallin H. Oaks (“research is not the answer”)
⚖️ Key Question:
If the Church’s truth claims are solid, why discourage members from fully investigating them?
📚 Context Matters
This talk fits into a broader trend seen in:
Youth devotionals
BYU speeches
Official Church publications
Where doubt is reframed as:
A moral failing
A sign of pride
A path toward becoming an “enemy” of the Church
💬 Join the Conversation
What do YOU think?
Is “big faith” meaningfully different from blind faith—or just a rebrand?
Drop your thoughts in the comments 👇
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📌 Original Talk
Watch the full devotional here:
https://tinyurl.com/59hyt3tz
Adapted from: https://www.ldsdiscussions.com/blog-big-faith
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