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The process of attempting to eliminate cognitive dissonance is referred to as '''''dissonance reduction'''''. Many Message Believers deal with the dissonance created by William Branham's failed prophecies by avoiding websites like this. A number of Message Ministers have supported this approach by preaching that members of their churches should avoid the internet altogether. | The process of attempting to eliminate cognitive dissonance is referred to as '''''dissonance reduction'''''. Many Message Believers deal with the dissonance created by William Branham's failed prophecies by avoiding websites like this. A number of Message Ministers have supported this approach by preaching that members of their churches should avoid the internet altogether. | ||
==Conditions required for | ==Conditions required for increased fervency of belief== | ||
Festinger stated that '''five conditions must be present if someone is to become a more fervent believer''' after a failure or disconfirmation: | Festinger stated that '''five conditions must be present if someone is to become a more fervent believer''' after a failure or disconfirmation: | ||