A Question For Runtu (The Book of Mammon)
Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 11:38 am
Runtu,
I recently purchased (and received today) a copy of "The Book of Mammon." It's a book by an LDS anthropologist who worked at the COB. The book is based on two things: some historical research he has done and his experiences working in the COB. As far as I know the author, Daymon M. Smith, is still an active LDS, but I would consider him a very liberal Mormon.
In any case here's my question to you, Have you read this book? And if you have, is his representation of what goes on in the COB accurate? I have no reason to think he is inaccurate, but people can sometimes get a false impression because they may work in a bad department or have a horrible boss which taints their view of their workplace.
Also, if anyone else has any insights into how the COB works (especially as it pertains to this book) I also welcome your comments here. And, if anyone has read the book, I also welcome your comments on it.
I recently purchased (and received today) a copy of "The Book of Mammon." It's a book by an LDS anthropologist who worked at the COB. The book is based on two things: some historical research he has done and his experiences working in the COB. As far as I know the author, Daymon M. Smith, is still an active LDS, but I would consider him a very liberal Mormon.
In any case here's my question to you, Have you read this book? And if you have, is his representation of what goes on in the COB accurate? I have no reason to think he is inaccurate, but people can sometimes get a false impression because they may work in a bad department or have a horrible boss which taints their view of their workplace.
Also, if anyone else has any insights into how the COB works (especially as it pertains to this book) I also welcome your comments here. And, if anyone has read the book, I also welcome your comments on it.