... work. If someone chooses not to do their work on a regular basis or does poor work consistently they will have a scheduled hearing at which members of the community will be randomly chosen to talk with that person and make sure he or she knows that their work habits are concerning to the ... community. If the person does not make the necessary changes, the hearing will be rescheduled and expulsion from the community will most likely result. People who refuse to do the few tasks asked of them are ... not the kind of people who were originally asked to join this community and expulsion ra...

• Word Count: 988
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

... like a book of rules. He says in Deuteronomy 29:2 that, "Moses summoned all Israel, and said to them, "Hear, O Israel, the statutes and the ordinances which I speak in your hearing this day, and you shall learn them and be careful to do them. The Lord our God made a covenant with us in Horeb. This was said for a chosen people, the ... further success of his new doctrines. As I alluded to earlier, even in Christianity everyone has their doubts. I believe this type of person would be one that was once a part of community but because of doubts, broke off and started their own religion just...

• Word Count: 984
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Throughout the history of black families in America, religion has been an important factor in the shaping of its culture. Not only has it provided closeness in community, but it also brings a sense of solidarity in times of need. Historically, this has been the means of survival for most African-American communities. Over time, this need has diminished, ... , whenever I wanted something, I had to earn it by memorizing something Biblical like the order of the books of the bible, or a certain chapter that she cited for me. Due to hearing so much of this, over time I began to tune it out. I just...

• Word Count: 1147
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School