Under the Banner of Heaven
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Not that theres anything objectionable or poor about what weve seen so far.
There is just something about it that feels more, I dont know, utilitarian than lyrical.
All the while providing context for how modern Mormonism came to its beliefs.
The United States says we cannot marry more than one wife.
Quite the opposite, in fact.
Its no wonder, then, that theres this whole libertarian-focused wing of Mormon fundamentalism.
It seems thats the kind of group that the Lafferty brothers have gotten themselves involved with.
Jeez, RED FLAG, am I right?
Theyre in over their heads,and Brenda wants to help.
Figuring Brendas a safe person to open up to, Matilda confesses she cant hear the Holy Spirit anymore.
And it didnt hurt that Heavenly Father had told Dan to marry her.
But what if it wasnt God that said it to him?
Since their marriage, Dan has shaped up his act, and now hes head of the Lafferty household.
The more Brenda gets involved with the family, the more Allen wants to get her away.
Its not that extraordinary for Mormons to double-check folks are in their rightful place, says Allen.
Behold the Lord slayeth the wicked to bring forth his righteous purposes.
It is better that one man should perish than that a nation should dwindle and perish in unbelief.
Since they are doing these flashbacks, I hope they go all the way with it down the road.
Lots of rich material to be mined from that.
