Mormonism Tucked in Fiction

I'm currently wending my way through the novels of Reginald Hill with Andrew Danziel, Peter pascoe and Ellie Soper Pascoe. I love reading the adventures of the 'Fat Man' and the family of Pascoes that he interacts with. While reading through the series I noticed that he commented on Mormon culture a few times. I thought the quotes were interesting and they caused me to pause in reading. My relationship with Mormonism is complicated, but it is a part of me that I own and follow. So I am always surprised to 'meet' it in un-religious and popular texts. Here are my favorite quotes from his novels.

It was like the pope admitting some uncertainty about the position of the Mormons- Reginald Hill (Ruling Passion)

They also might have been gang leaders, astronauts, presidential aides or Mormon PR men, but they were unmistakably American. - Reginald Hill (April Shroud)

Here is one from another author I enjoy- Martha Grimes

Alert, Bass sat up. “Conditions?” Good Lord, conditions as in the inheritance is null and void if you divorce Helen, or become a Mormon, or sell this cottage, or refuse to keep Bolly on as a house boy? The list could go on and on.”- (The Way of All Fish)

NOw that I have completed the works of these authors (for the third or forth time) I am moving on to the non fiction works of Elaine Pagels. Her religious books are great and I'm ready to read some more serious stuff. I always turn to non- fiction in the spring as my thoughts move to more contemplation and my body yearns for warmth and time outside. The time change is this Sunday and the solstice happens soon after that on the 20th... so spring is coming at last. I can't wait!

Peace

When I was waiting to get my taxes completed today, I picked up book and glanced through it. This line brought me up short and I am still mentally picking it apart this evening.

If it costs you your peace, it’s too expensive.

This statement could be used as a yardstick for almost everything in life. When you read it, what was the first thing that popped into your mind? Does it bring you peace... or does it cost to much? A powerful thought to chew on today.





(I apologize that I can't attribute the quote to anyone. I wasn't able to find an original source)

Horror Movie Quote Quiz :)

I am not a big fan of the Horror film genre, but for fun I participated in a quiz where I was given well known quotes from horror films and then had to figure out which films they can from. It was fun - even if it took ages for me to figure out the answers. I think a few of them might have been wrong so please let me know if you attribute any of these quotes to a different film. I listed the film and release date for each quote.

Welcome to the dark side – Tales from the Darkside (1983-1988)

Wanna play a game? Here’s Johnny – The Shining (1980)

Shhh, I see dead people.- The Sixth Sense (1999)

I’m sick of people who don’t appreciate their blessings – Saw (2004)

Clear your mind... I know what scares you – Poltergeist (1982)

Attention Kmart shoppers – Beetle juice (1988)

Gonna need a bigger boat – Jaws (1975)

What ever you do, don’t fall asleep – Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

Puts lotion in the basket – Silence of the Lambs (1991)

Never drink wine – Dracula (1992)

They’re here – Bettlejuice (1988)

The power of Christ compels you – the Exorcist (1973)

They’re coming to get you – Night of the Living Dead (1968)

We take off and nuke the entire site from orbit – Aliens (1986)

I'm not going to be ignored – Fatal Attraction (1987)

Don't let them get away with this – Friday the Thirteenth (1980)

A boy’s best friend is his mother – Psycho (1960)

Never trust the living – Beetlejuice (1988)

There’s just some things you got to do – Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)

Must be on the dark side – Tales from the Dark Side (1983-1988)

You can check in, but you can’t check out – Nightmare on Elm Street 4 (1988)

We’re friends until the end – Child’s Play (1988)

Ghost with the most – Beetlejuice (1988)

No screaming – Scream (1996)

While the snake is in motion – Snakes on a plane (2006)

Never Say his name – Candyman (1992)

Three times – Beetlejuice (1998)

I promise that it is not a fun ride – It (1990)

Walk through the place where nightmares are made – Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

A place I like to call the further – Insidious (2010)

It’s show time – Beetlejuice (1988)

Go ahead and make my millennium – Beetlejuice (1988)

Why are you screaming? - Kicking and Screaming (2005)

I absolutely love games – Coraline (2009)

Baseball bats and boogie men – Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

I love to laugh – Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

The Dark side has a twisted sense of humor – Tales from the Darkside (1983-1988)

Who ya gonna call – Ghostbusters (1984)

What ever you do don’t fall asleep – Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

I’ll get you my pretties and your little souls too – Freddy’s dead: the final nightmare (1991)

So, would you have a particular quote you would be interested in adding to the list? If you love horror films, which film is your favorite? Why?