Uploaded January 2021 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
We introduce Corey Ostler, a Latter-day Saint who has explored his faith deeply. We ask whether and why religion is necessary, even when you grant that the truth claims of that religion may not, in fact, be true. Is there a reason we cannot view scripture as fiction? How do we determine what is true and what is not? With our senses? With replicable experiments? Ultimately, aren't all sources of truth circular?
The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this video are the participants' own and do not necessarily represent any employer, organization, committee or other group or individual. Specifically, they do not necessarily represent the official position of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
We introduce Corey Ostler, a Latter-day Saint who has explored his faith deeply. We ask whether and why religion is necessary, even when you grant that the truth claims of that religion may not, in fact, be true. Is there a reason we cannot view scripture as fiction? How do we determine what is true and what is not? With our senses? With replicable experiments? Ultimately, aren't all sources of truth circular?
The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this video are the participants' own and do not necessarily represent any employer, organization, committee or other group or individual. Specifically, they do not necessarily represent the official position of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
