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A review by amsswim
Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith by Jon Krakauer
dark
informative
sad
medium-paced
4.25
I was aware of much of the information in this book, but the author does a good job of collecting a lot of information and tying it back to his main topic. The whole book revolves around a murder in the 80s but we cover much of the history of the Latter Day Saints and the various branches (mostly fundementalist) of the church.
It always strikes me how incredibly American the Morman church and beliefs are, as well as the incredible violence within their history and beliefs.
Anyone interested in religious fanaticism should read this one. Also there is a Hulu series out now, so maybe will watch that too. There have been some major developments since its publishing, so that also offered an interesting perspective.
It always strikes me how incredibly American the Morman church and beliefs are, as well as the incredible violence within their history and beliefs.
Anyone interested in religious fanaticism should read this one. Also there is a Hulu series out now, so maybe will watch that too. There have been some major developments since its publishing, so that also offered an interesting perspective.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Religious bigotry, Sexual violence, Violence, Toxic relationship, Infidelity, Colonisation, Death, Homophobia, Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Incest, Murder, Rape, Sexism, and Sexual assault