The chief thing I know about them is that they are extremely orthodox. (I would probably be considered a liberal compared to most Opus Dei folks :D -- and, believe me, I am no liberal). They believe in putting their faith in practice in everything they do (thus, the name: Opus Dei -- Work of God).
As I am not a member of Opus Dei, I really am not in a position to comment directly **from the inside** in regards to anything they do. So I really wouldn't be able to answer any questions from personal knowledge.
However, in regards to Walsh's book, one thing that I would say is that he puts together a conspiracy. Sort of similar to Dan Brown (Da Vinci Code). In other words, there may several factoids in the book. There may be a few fictions in the book. But I put the conclusions the book leads the reader to draw in the category of most conspiracy theories.
But, having said that, as I recall it was a pretty decent read all in all.
I absolutely LOVED that review (I guess not conspiratorial enough for the reviewer LOL) -- it is typical of some folks' attitudes: don't let facts get in the way of their opinions! (this is no reflection on the book...it was just my impression after having read the review)
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markomalley
I read Walsh's book years ago. Interesting piece of work. Very conspiratorial.
Yeah, Opus Dei is a real organization. Their website is here: http://www.opusdei.org/index.php?w=32
The chief thing I know about them is that they are extremely orthodox. (I would probably be considered a liberal compared to most Opus Dei folks :D -- and, believe me, I am no liberal). They believe in putting their faith in practice in everything they do (thus, the name: Opus Dei -- Work of God).
As I am not a member of Opus Dei, I really am not in a position to comment directly **from the inside** in regards to anything they do. So I really wouldn't be able to answer any questions from personal knowledge.
However, in regards to Walsh's book, one thing that I would say is that he puts together a conspiracy. Sort of similar to Dan Brown (Da Vinci Code). In other words, there may several factoids in the book. There may be a few fictions in the book. But I put the conclusions the book leads the reader to draw in the category of most conspiracy theories.
But, having said that, as I recall it was a pretty decent read all in all.
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TheInvisibleDan
It's funny, but I just read the other day in "Fortean Times" magazine a review on another book covering
this subject. An online review of this work can be seen at http://www.forteantimes.com/review/opusdei.shtml
Danny
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markomalley
I absolutely LOVED that review (I guess not conspiratorial enough for the reviewer LOL) -- it is typical of some folks' attitudes: don't let facts get in the way of their opinions! (this is no reflection on the book...it was just my impression after having read the review)
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dmiller
Thanks for the input, Mark. :)
(gives me a better perspective of the group and the author).
I wondered about the conspiracy aspect. Wasn't sure if the book would be sensational, or factual.
D.
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GarthP2000
One question about this conspiracy:
Is this individual at the center of it all?
Bill N' Opus in '08! B)
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