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- 11: Age Of Reform In America
- ... time. Oneida s fault lied in the fact that is was easily targeted by critics as an excuse to bypass conventional monogamy. Another example of a utopian experiment is the Mormons. The Mormons began when Joseph Smith published a book called The Book of Mormon. Mormonism began to gain followers, but was never truly accepted in the United States. Joseph Smith was persecuted due to such Mormon beliefs as polygamy. After Joseph Smith was arrested and killed, the Mormons found haven in present day Salt Lake City. There, they created their own form of a utopian society. Although Mormonism is still around today, it is not in wide ...
- 12: The Constitution in the 1850's: Unity or Discord
- ... also raised questions about the nation's honor, divided the country over the issue of slavery's expansion, and poisoned the relationship with United States and Mexico (ibid, Polk, James). Mormons Expedition was a hard journey and "dedicated Mormons made the 1,300-mile trek across the plains pulling two-wheeled carts" (Bailey, Kennedy, 321). The move was headed by the president and prophet of the church, Brigham Young. President James Buchanan ordered the Fifth and tenth Infantry and two batteries of artillery from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas to subdue them. The Mormons fought back using guerilla warfare which forced the troops into a winter camp. In the summer, more fighting took place, meanwhile promises of amnesty by Buchanan, coupled with the ...
- 13: Oh Boy
- ... done by him and his followers. The followers moved to Utah and began an agricultural community called Salt Lake City. From that center is spread further in the west. The Mormons believe that there are many gods "and that we can become gods and goddesses in the celestial kingdom" (Doctrine and Covenants 132:19-20; Gospel Principles, p. 245; Achieving a ... bible which is the cornerstone of Christianity.There aren't any divisions within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It's hard to tell exactly how many Mormons there are because they are filed under Christianity but there are about 10 million members in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The center of the church ...
- 14: Convince Me There Is A God
- ... Provide a concrete example to explain why the Christian faith is the only right faith. What makes the bible any more believable than the writings of the Greeks, Mayans or Mormons? Why ridicule something you don t understand? Why does the Christian faith ridicule and disregard those religions worshipping the same god, but in a different way? You re an Unbeliever ... it! - Millions of Hindus pray over status of Shiva s penis. Do you think there s an invisible Shiva who wants his penis prayed over or are you a skeptic? - Mormons say that Jesus came to America after his resurrection. Do you agree or are you a doubter? - Florida s Santeria worshippers sacrifice dogs, goats, chickens, etc. and toss their bodies ...
- 15: Howard Hughes
- ... neurosyphilis, which is marked by a degeneration of brain cells that can lead to paranoia and other symptoms. He surrounded himself with aides that he trusted, a group of seven Mormons which never left Hughes’ side (Howard believed Mormons were more trustworthy) and insisted that nay item handed to Hughes be covered by a Kleenex. In addition, as a test pilot Hughes was involved in numerous plane crashes that ...
- 16: Life And Legend Of Howard Hugh
- ... neurosyphilis, which is marked by a degeneration of brain cells that can lead to paranoia and other symptoms. He surrounded himself with aides that he trusted, a group of seven Mormons which never left Hughes’ side (Howard believed Mormons were more trustworthy) and insisted that nay item handed to Hughes be covered by a Kleenex. In addition, as a test pilot Hughes was involved in numerous plane crashes that ...
- 17: Convince Me There Is A God
- ... Provide a concrete example to explain why the Christian faith is the only “right” faith. What makes the bible any more believable than the writings of the Greeks, Mayans or Mormons? Why ridicule something you don’t understand? Why does the Christian faith ridicule and disregard those religions worshipping the same god, but in a different way? You’re an Unbeliever ... it! - Millions of Hindus pray over status of Shiva’s penis. Do you think there’s an invisible Shiva who wants his penis prayed over – or are you a skeptic? - Mormons say that Jesus came to America after his resurrection. Do you agree – or are you a doubter? - Florida’s Santeria worshippers sacrifice dogs, goats, chickens, etc. and toss their bodies ...
- 18: Howard Hughes
- ... painkillers. Hughes was constantly self- injecting morphine into his body. As the years passed he became irrationally paranoid. He surrounded himself with aides that he trusted; a group of seven Mormons which never left Howard s side, and insisted that any item handed to him be covered by a Kleenex. Hughes had many projects he worked on such as the Spruce ...
- 19: Jim Bridger
- ... survived with him. Bridger's vast knowledge of many trails gave him a job as a scout and he helped the army when fighting the Indians. Bridger strongly opposed the Mormons and guided United State troops into Utah during a conflict that has been called the Utah war or Mormon war. In 1865 he guided the powder river expedition. And also ...
- 20: Howard Hughes
- ... painkillers. Hughes was constantly self- injecting morphine into his body. As the years passed he became irrationally paranoid. He surrounded himself with aides that he trusted; a group of seven Mormons which never left Howard’s side, and insisted that any item handed to him be covered by a Kleenex. Hughes had many projects he worked on such as the "Spruce ...
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