Gospel Fare
The Hidden Cost of Normalizing Doubt
What makes faith so difficult today? Cultural pathologizing has distorted doubt and weakened spiritual growth.
Amanda Freebairn
October 16, 2025
What makes faith so difficult today? Cultural pathologizing has distorted doubt and weakened spiritual growth.
Is empathy always good? Without scrutiny, it feeds bias, but with reality testing, it grounds compassion in truth.
Why did superhero films abandon origin stories? Because we don’t want to become heroes. We want them to just show up.
What does it take to grow in faith? Asking, studying, acting, and choosing guide believers to truth and peace.
Is reason at odds with faith? Thoughtful tools from psychology can help steer you in the right direction on your faith journey.
When does discipleship lose conviction, courage, and clarity? When “niceness” is modeled for comfort and approval.
Can conspiracy thinking pave the way for the Antichrist? Yes—it distorts truth, fuels delusion, and prepares minds to worship lies as wonders.
Why can’t we understand each other? Language divides when meaning drifts, and peace begins with clarity.
Does AI undermine parental agency? It shifts reliance onto digital tools that erode genuine family bonds.
Can Latter-day Saint theology answer Nietzschean critiques? Both emphasize agency, power, and rejecting passivity.
Why do AI companions pose a threat? They draw individuals into self-focused worlds, replacing genuine connection with emotional detachment.
Are librarians neutral? Many prioritize privacy and free speech, often ignoring public standards.