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Solon · 04-26-2008, 11:49 PM

Waters, you're being retarded. Under the Banner of Heaven was a really interesting book. It actually takes a stab at interpreting the LDS church's associations with violence - both aggressive and defensive - through its history. While I don't think Krakauer is a very good writer stylistically, he makes a really valid point. The LDS church is historically a violent church. (although this is as much a result of its 19th century roots as anything else, IMO).

Your hyperbolic dismissal of any usefulness in his book betrays a hint of that fanaticism you so often mock on this board.

04-26-2008, 11:49 PM	#11
Solon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Happy Valley, PA Posts: 1,866	Waters, you're being retarded. Under the Banner of Heaven was a really interesting book. It actually takes a stab at interpreting the LDS church's associations with violence - both aggressive and defensive - through its history. While I don't think Krakauer is a very good writer stylistically, he makes a really valid point. The LDS church is historically a violent church. (although this is as much a result of its 19th century roots as anything else, IMO). Your hyperbolic dismissal of any usefulness in his book betrays a hint of that fanaticism you so often mock on this board. __________________ I hope for nothing. I fear nothing. I am free. - Epitaph of Nikos Kazantzakis (1883-1957)