Dry statements of evidence have little power against emotion and anecdote.

Our minds have the ability to be manipulated. Many of the ways in which we have these biases have been documented.

For Mormons to consider:
In order to be honest with yourself, you might want to think about why God does not guard against documented psychologically manipulative methods. Why do leaders not teach against them in church? Instead they use them extensively and without shame. In my opinion this practice casts doubt on the entire foundation of the gospel. Why do you think the leaders use these psychologically manipulative techniques? If you have truth, wouldn't you want to guard against such dishonest tactics, to give more validity to your truth claims?

We can not honestly say we have found truth when "God" allows these manipulative techniques to be used in obtaining "converts". We might still feel justified in believing, but we can never be justified in being CERTAIN of our beliefs. If only evidence could have the same ability to bring emotion and meaning into our lives as the many religious claims do!

Here is an interesting article about why sensible people deny truth.