I had a conversation with Martin Braden on his channel. Marty posed several good questions that critics often ask, and it was a fun discussion based on common sense and common acceptance of what Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery said all along.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMhT7fW4sqg
Among other things, we discussed the FAITH model, which helps people pursue clarity, charity and understanding while avoiding contention.
In fact, the FAITH model eliminates contention. Contention arises partly from misunderstandings (resolved by clarity), partly from assigning blame (resolved by charity), and partly (mostly) by the compulsion to seek conversion, compulsion, coercion and consensus (resolved by seeking understanding of one another).
The FAITH model makes it easy to discuss any topic with anyone who shares the pursuit of clarity, charity and understanding.
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