The Fatal Flaw in Mormonism’s Epistemology: When Feelings Replace Evidence
What if one of the biggest vulnerabilities in Mormonism isn’t a particular doctrine—but the way members are taught to know what is true?
In this video, we’re breaking down what I believe is a fatal flaw in LDS epistemology: the elevation of spiritual feelings over reason, evidence, and critical thinking.
Jeff Ewell of *Outgrowing Mormonism* offers a powerful examination of this problem. We’ll look at statements from LDS leaders, the dilemma of so-called “pious fraud,” and why believing that deception can be justified by good intentions creates a dangerous vulnerability to manipulation, fraud, and abuse.
From Joseph Smith’s origins to the modern era of AI deepfakes, the central question remains: How do we know when something is actually true?
If our answer ultimately depends on trusting a prophet, an institution, or a spiritual feeling, what happens when that trust conflicts with reality?
### Watch the Original Video
Jeff Ewell — Outgrowing Mormonism:
[Watch the original video on YouTube](https://youtu.be/ByM4SY6isF0?is=GqmW5UotlQ-EumHT&utm_source=chatgpt.com)
Reality has a way of exposing claims that depend on trust rather than evidence. Because ultimately, you can outsource your judgment to a prophet, an institution, or a spiritual feeling, but you can never outsource the responsibility to think for yourself.
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