Posted by:
Snickers
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Date: January 16, 2019 01:19PM
Oh, the 5D technique. Used commonly in politics (especially with scandals), but the church uses them too.
The 5D's are:
Deny
Deflect
Destroy
Delay
Disclose
First, they deny the accusation outright. This is the old LDS church that we all grew up with.
Next, they deflect the guilt on others, "It's someone else's fault." IE: Mountain Meadows.
Next, they destroy the character of the accuser (ad hominem) by attacking their credibility. "Don't listen to horrible evil apostates!"
Next, if the pressure continues, they claim they are looking into the matter... but delay and stall as much as possible. Maybe everyone can just forget about it? The church delayed for decades.
Finally, they provide their own disclosure of what happened, in their terms, partially redacted. They report on themselves, and say what's done is done... its all in the past... lets all move on.
The old '5D' technique.
Used by those who wish to cover up the truth for centuries.