Joseph Smith, then a fourteen-year-old boy, had a vision telling him that the true church was not in this world. ... In 1830, Smith published the Book of Mormon, which he believed to be a religious record of the ancient inhabitants of North America, and is now believed, used, and sacred piece of literature by the Mormons. ... When you come to the world you do not have an original sin you inherit the sin of Adam and Eve. ...

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• Approx Pages: 10
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• Grade Level: High School

Understanding the basics of Islam has become essential for Americans. There are nearly five million Muslims living in America, and many of them face persecution as a result of our country's present state of affairs - belittled and feared in their own US neighborhoods. Being a Muslim isn't something that an individual does on his/her own, but is a community identity and shared responsibility. Practicing true Islam is a way of life, requiring a complete surrender to the religious community. For many Americans who are raised with the concept of a separation of church and state, Islam c...

• Word Count: 3077
• Approx Pages: 12
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

When looked at from the perspective of Adam Smith, the father of economics, he noted in his book "The Wealth of Nations" that trade is one of the greatest means that promotes economic efficiency, since it facilitates division of labor". ...

• Word Count: 3175
• Approx Pages: 13
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• Grade Level: High School

With the birth of man comes the birth of crime and hence with the birth of crime is the origin of punishment. Punishments vary based on the seriousness of the offense; robbery can result to months in prison and murder can lead to the death of the convicted man. Many Americans share the same attitude that the convicted must pay for his misdeeds to society. However, should the convicted pay with his life? Should he give up his right to live because of his offense? ...

• Word Count: 6785
• Approx Pages: 27
• Grade Level: High School