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Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith
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Paperback - 08 June, 2004
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Author: Jon Krakauer
ISBN: 1400032806
Number of Media: 1
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Related Areas: Christianity - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Da, Christianity - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saomts (, Christianity - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saomts (Mormon), Mormon fundamentalism, Murder - General, Religion - Mormon / LDS, True Crime, United States - 20th Century (1945 to 2000), True Crime / Murder
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| Paperback Description In 1984, Ron and Dan Lafferty murdered the wife and infant daughter of their younger brother Allen. The crimes were noteworthy not merely for their brutality but for the brothers' claim that they were acting on direct orders from God. In |
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A hard look at a hard topic Do you believe in a god who could order you to kill your blood relative? If so, you will probably hate this book. Everyone else, probably 99% (I hope) of the population is repelled by the murder of a woman and her child detailed in Krakauer's book.
unbelievable I recommend this book to almost every person I meet. great writing, fascinating details, objective voice. seemed exceptionally balanced and fair-- I loved it. couldn't put it down.
An informative look at religion I am not an overtly or specifically religious person and after reading this book I am grateful for this attribute. It is a truly fascinating bit of history that really makes you question not just Mormon religion... but all religion (Scientology as well!).
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