Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith (edit title)

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Liked It 3 of 3 members found this review helpful Rated 4 stars “A surprising glimpse into the history and beliefs of the Mormon faith and how some fundamentalists twisted this faith (like they do almost all others) and this causes them to take actions that are not good. The murder in that this book is about comes from FLDS faith which prompts some men to...” see full review » see other reviews »

Didn’t Like It 3 of 3 members found this review helpful Rated 1 stars “ I started reading this book thinking that it would mostly concern religious fundamentalist groups that broke off from the LDS church. It starts out talking about a pair of brothers that was associated with these types of religious groups, who ultimately decided to kill their...” see full review » see other reviews »

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  • Rated 3 stars

  “Scary as far as content, difficult to read quickly, more like a study book”

  Lucy M wrote this review yesterday. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No

  
  
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  “From the perspective of someone who wants to understand more about the settlement of the American West (and Utah in particular), this is certainly an interesting book and would be an enjoyable read for those whom are critical of organized religions in general. As Krakauer comments in his final chapter ("Author's Notes") what makes the Mormon religion interesting to study is that it was formed during an era of record keeping and documentation as opposed to the ancient religions (Judaism, Christianity, etc.). Were one to extrapolate the heavily documented Mormon foundations in order to understand the creation of other religions, it could give us a whole new interpretation of the origins of the ancient faiths.”

  James H wrote this review 7 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No

  
  
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  “This book is fucked up.”

  Wurm wrote this review 10 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No

  
  
  • Rated 4 stars

  “I learned a lot about the Morman religion. Very well documented information”

  Comic Mom wrote this review 12 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No

  
  
  • Rated 5 stars

  “An interesting overview of the history of the Morman Church in America and the radical fundamentalist offshoots that practice polygamy.”

  Marvin S wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No

  
  
  • Rated 4 stars

  “I don't like to speak too much about politics and religion, but this book is an eye opener. ”

  Ed wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No

  
  
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  “Wow! Krakauer can write! This is a sad story of religion gone very wrong!”

  Kathleen H wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No

  
  
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  “In depth look into the radical splinter of the Church of Latter Day saints.”

  michael b wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No

  
  
  • Rated 4 stars

  “A look into a bizarre religious sect. ”

  Kim P wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No

  
  
  • Rated 4 stars

  “great history of mormonism”

  parvane n wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No