Originally posted by: ADigitalMan
You know, "Big Love" is yanking off the covers of Mormonism's polygamous adherants. I'd LOVE to see a group of Hollywood producers who aren't afraid of Scientologist intimidation and retribution create a similar show that totally exposes that cult-fraud in a similar way. Or maybe Morgan Spurlock can infiltrate the religion for 30 days and document it on film. Now THAT would be the best film that would never see the light of day.
You know, "Big Love" is yanking off the covers of Mormonism's polygamous adherants. I'd LOVE to see a group of Hollywood producers who aren't afraid of Scientologist intimidation and retribution create a similar show that totally exposes that cult-fraud in a similar way. Or maybe Morgan Spurlock can infiltrate the religion for 30 days and document it on film. Now THAT would be the best film that would never see the light of day.
Except that Big Love isn't about Mormons. Mormons stopped practicing polygamy in the late 19th century, and it was officially renounced by the church in 1890 Link. Now, there are some groups that call themselves "Mormon fundamentalists", but the truth of the matter is that there simply ain't such a thing. Polygamy in the Mormon church was never about it being a cornerstone of the religion.
This is precisely why Big Love has to carry a disclaimer at the beginning of every episode. There are many other cultures that practice polygamy throughout the world, but as soon as some Hollywood hotshot creates a TV show about polygamy, everyone automatically assumes it's about Mormons. This is a prime example of (1) Why I consider a little knowledge to be a dangerous thing; and (2) Why I don't engage in religious persecution.