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{{AuthorQuote|Studying Mormonism is a difficult task given the fact that much of the historical documents dealing with LDS history are extremely difficult to obtain, even for a trained researcher.}} | {{AuthorQuote|Studying Mormonism is a difficult task given the fact that much of the historical documents dealing with LDS history are extremely difficult to obtain, even for a trained researcher.}} | ||
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{{AuthorQuote|It should be remembered, however, that websites by devout Mormons tend to be overtly biased and permeated with LDS propaganda. Consequently, they are listed separately since it is this author's opinion that such sources of information are highly skewed and can be unreliable.}} | {{AuthorQuote|It should be remembered, however, that websites by devout Mormons tend to be overtly biased and permeated with LDS propaganda. Consequently, they are listed separately since it is this author's opinion that such sources of information are highly skewed and can be unreliable.}} | ||
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After listing 15 critical web sites, the author mentions FARMS, which is said to be "highly biased, very unreliable" and that it "can be confusing to [the] average reader due to use of technical terminology, often misleading due to its use of historical, archeological, and linguistic arguments unverifiable by persons not possessing higher education. Very controversial." | After listing 15 critical web sites, the author mentions FARMS, which is said to be "highly biased, very unreliable" and that it "can be confusing to [the] average reader due to use of technical terminology, often misleading due to its use of historical, archeological, and linguistic arguments unverifiable by persons not possessing higher education. Very controversial." | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:15, 13 April 2024
Response to claims made in "Appendix C: Recommended Resources"
| Claims made in "Appendix B: Failed Joseph Smith Prophecies" | A FAIR Analysis of: One Nation Under Gods, a work by author: Richard Abanes
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Response to claims made in One Nation Under Gods, "Appendix C: Recommended Resources"
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- Response to claim: 468 - "Studying Mormonism is a difficult task given the fact that much of the historical documents dealing with LDS history are extremely difficult to obtain"
- Response to claim: 468 - "websites by devout Mormons tend to be overtly biased and permeated with LDS propaganda"
Response to claim: 468 - "Studying Mormonism is a difficult task given the fact that much of the historical documents dealing with LDS history are extremely difficult to obtain"
The author(s) of One Nation Under Gods make(s) the following claim:
Author's quote: Studying Mormonism is a difficult task given the fact that much of the historical documents dealing with LDS history are extremely difficult to obtain, even for a trained researcher.Author's sources:
- Author's opinion.
FAIR's Response
Fact checking results: This claim contains propaganda - The author, or the author's source, is providing information or ideas in a slanted way in order to instill a particular attitude or response in the reader
The Tanner's obtained many of their documents directly from the Church.
Response to claim: 468 - "websites by devout Mormons tend to be overtly biased and permeated with LDS propaganda"
The author(s) of One Nation Under Gods make(s) the following claim:
Author's quote: It should be remembered, however, that websites by devout Mormons tend to be overtly biased and permeated with LDS propaganda. Consequently, they are listed separately since it is this author's opinion that such sources of information are highly skewed and can be unreliable.Author's sources:
- Author's opinion.
FAIR's Response
Fact checking results: This claim contains propaganda - The author, or the author's source, is providing information or ideas in a slanted way in order to instill a particular attitude or response in the reader
Given the nature of this book, this statement by the author is loaded with irony.