Under the Banner of Heaven Lesson Plan

Summarize what polygamists such as Brian David Mitchell, Dan Lafferty, or Robert Crossfield find so appealing about Mormon Fundamentalism, which Krakauer characterizes as “a faith that gives shape and purpose to every facet of their lives”.

Students might identify different tenets that might compel followers like the Laffertys (in addition to the prominent polygamy tenet), such as personal revelation for all, or the “one mighty and strong” doctrine, and then flesh out precisely what about these tenets drew followers in (particularly followers of a certain predisposition). For example, do narcissists or power hungry people get excited at being able to claim supreme...