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Why Do Older People Have More Trouble Seeing Through Mormonism Than Younger People?

There is a lot of evidence to suggest that the probability of changing one’s foundational beliefs declines as age advances. There are at least two reasons for this. First, the older we get the less plastic our neural connections become. The second reason, however, is far more compelling from my perspective. Larry Iannaccone explains this…

September 1, 2008 in Mormon, Science, Spirituality.

How Long Does One Continue To Engage Mormon Apologists In Debate?

I still receive email on a fairly regular basis from the faithful of various stripes (Mormon, FLDS, Evangelical) who encourage me to take the time to consider their latest theories and evidence as to why they have “the truth”. Early on in my recovery/exodus process, I diligently followed up on much of what I received…

June 5, 2008 in Mormon, Post-Mormon, Science.

Piaget, “Formal Operations” And The Mormon Ability To Comprehend Reality

One of my friends is a successful clinical psychologist with a background in theology. He is one of the sharpest people with whom I regularly deal when it comes to understanding the academic psychological literature, and practically applying it. Here is part of a note he sent to me and a number of other people…

December 1, 2006 in Mormon, Science.

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