I would've thought the protagonist's name would give it away.
I did try to read it like it was a novel. I probably shouldn't, because I prefer my novels less boring. I'm just not sure what to read it like it is instead. I don't read anything that boring under normal circumstances.
Hmm. Read one chapter at a time, and therefore spread out the torment? There are resources available on the internet - pandering to Mormons - that map out a plan for reading the whole Book in one year. This has the added benefit of allowing each chapter to separately marinate in your mind, that you can decide for each individual one how it contributes to your worldview and/or your confidence level in the Book.
Find a friend to read and discuss it with? A Mormon friend would be easier to find, but would likely view the situation in a light that you'd be unco...
In this comment thread, I stated that
In the resulting thread five evidences were given, and some back-and-forth occurred. Being myself somewhat biased, I feel unfit to judge if Arandur actually showed that a non-Mormon's skepticism is unwarranted.
So you, who wish to become stronger, I ask: please comment below whether or not you believe the proposition was satisfied.
Remember! This is not a vote on whether the evidence is factually correct or not!
Remember! This is not a chance to anonymously signal your agreement or disagreement with the LW hive mind!
Remember! If the sky is green, wish to believe that the sky is green!
I don't know what else I can say to forestall thread hijacking.