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Richard Paul Evans banned from Deseret Book - Page 2

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Why they should sold it at non-religious book store when the book itself is NOT about LDS characters in the first place?. The only reason was in Deseret Books is because the guy is a member, that's all. And the story of romance in the book is NOT about sex.

Since it is not a religious book, what is the problem with it being sold in non-religious stores like Borders Books or BDalton or some other large secular book store?

I think that Deseret Book can and should set a standard that is greater than just "we will sell anything a member publishes."  Same for LDS religious bookstores.  If you don't write according to gospel principals then why should you expect to be able to sell in bookstores that are supposed to be upholding gospel principals?  Sell at Amazon.com instead of deseretbook.com.  I can still choose to buy it if I want.

Of course this is just my opinion, and I am in no position to enforce it.  ;)

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I'm not a reader, and I'm less likely to buy that sort of books. I don't think I'll buy this book either. However, I feel it's a businesses right to stock its store with whatever they deem necessary.  Having sad that, I feel that we shouldn't get all bend over something that's a matter of personal preference and start a burning craze of anything that has a taint of sexuality in them. Some of those novels are good and they become future culture classics. No book burning please! This world would be dull indeed without romance. I can't believe I'm saying this.  

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Maybe there is a slow check going on because my wife is into romance novels by church authors and she says that a certain book she has, and is still being sold there is worse than the Evans' book. Also, I don't know about their policy on non-lds authors or their books, but it seems to me that witchcraft should not be sold at Deseret Book. I would rather my child read about whatever is in Evans' books than witchcraft! I am referring to Harry Potter. It's just my opinion, but that book is too into the magic to be sold at a church related store.
And another thing, I think Deseret Book is simply maximizing their profit. What is one of the biggest selling books on the market? Harry Potter. Commercialism never seemed to be a problem with Deseret Book. It also makes me think they have a double standard. But of course, this is all my opinion and nothing more.

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Flash, I agree with you about Harry Potter in that I think it is about witchcraft and shouldn't be sold at Deseret Books. However, I don't necessarily agree that they are giving up their beliefs in order to make a better profit. I think it is more that most members of our Church don't see anything wrong with the Harry Potter stories. They see it as a harmless, fun story. The Church has not come out with any official opinion on this, they rarely do, and so members are left to decide on their own. I believe if the Church took the position that Harry Potter was not an appropriate book for members to be reading that you would see Deseret Books ban it as well.

Fundamentalist Christians do believe the Harry Potter books and movies are bad and should not be read or watched. However, the Catholic Church has taken the exact opposite view. They have release a statement saying they see nothing wrong with it. They view it as just an amusing children's story. All of the members I know who have seen the movie all say the same thing. I personally, have chosen not to see them.

Book Deseret banned Evans Paul Richard

Hi the flash, welcome aboard. I agree with you about Deseret Books, I know of a few novels that they sell and other books who are really controversial and they don't make a big deal about it. I don't understand why they do it with certain books only. Regards to Harry Potter, I never read the book or saw the movies, but I suppose is about this kid who uses magic and stuff?. I know the position of the Church about witchcraft and stuff but don't you all think that to say that you don't want your kid reading it is a bit too much?. I mean, most parents teach their children about Santa Claus....isn't that the same?

Richard Paul Evans banned from Deseret Book

Being an avid reader and devout LDS, I find it frustrating sometimes to expect to be able to relax in a particular store, only to find works that are inappropriate, at least to my standards. I support Deseret Book for making this decision but continue to be very choosy about the authors whose books I read in their store and any other store. I am unaware of those who have been excommunicated though I usually stick with the First Presidency, members of the Quorum of the Twelve and General Authorities. Even then, I am choosy because I find some books contain drivvle - that is they mush emotions together and fool you (and maybe the author) into thinking they are sharing the Spirit when they are really drawing emotions..... now who's talking drivvle eh?

I wanted to point out the authors remark as quoted, he doesn't understand the reason for the withdrawal after all they didn't consumate their relationship. And there it is in a nutshell a complete confusion. He clearly hasn't understood that adultery is not consumation, that is a mere symptom, it's the thoughts and loyalties before you even get to the point of physical activity. A failing point for many people I think.

Richard Paul Evans banned Deseret Book - Page 2

All the posts that I have read are very true.

Deseret Books is not a official distributor of church doctrine, however, I did expect and therefore focused my selections of books I read from Deseret Books and Seagul Books because I expected to find only morally clean and doctrinely correct reading material in these stores.

I did notice that they have a section for general favorite authors that are not LDS, but these book are usually in one area of the store so that I can know that they are not recognized as what would be expected of LDS authors.

I assumed that they had to offer these titles to be recognized as a public book store.

This does make me realize that I am responsible for what I pick to read and I need to be more aware for myself and not rely on the buyer for these book stores.

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Name: Melissa

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