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Episode 6 of Truth explores the complex relationship between spiritual self-reliance and religious authority within the LDS Church. 

Sources

• Essay: "Doubt Not, But Be Believing" By Elder and Sister Dale G. Renlund of the Qurouum of the Twelve Apostles
• Essay: LDS Discussions Commentary of "Doubt Not, But Be Believing"
• Essay: Not Blind Faith, but Big Faith
• Essay: Commentary of "Not Blind Faith, but Big Faith" by LDS Discussions
• Essay: "Stand Forever" by Lawrence E. Corbridge
• Essay: LDS Discussions Commentary of "Stand Forever"
• Essay: Truth Seeking_Mormon Stories
• Essay: Testimony and Feeling the Spirit_Mormon Stories
• Video: Cult-Like Behaviors in the LDS Church with Steven Hassan_Mormon Stories_1744

AI Prompt
Explore spiritual self reliance in truth determination and examine dangers of outsourcing truth-seeking to authorities. How doe we balance respect for authority and intellectual honesty? How can we recognize manipulation and avoid deception from external sources & Church leaders. Analyze BITE model and whether the Mormon Church fits in any way. Provide methods for developing independent spiritual truth-seeking skills while maintaining faith. Be detailed. Audience: believing & doubting Mormons. 

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