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Cartoons and Cognitive Dissonance in the Mormon Community
This chapter explores the use of cartoons to challenge beliefs within the Mormon community, focusing on a controversial cartoon depicting a professor discussing evolution. It delves into the concept of cognitive dissonance and how individuals perceive conflicting beliefs. The influence of fundamentalist Orthodox teachings on Mormonism and the dilemma of faithfulness to the church versus belief in evolution are also discussed.