... is forced to leave her home and the church; "You'll have to leave, I'm not havin' demons here-. The novel stands almost as an alternative Bible. Jeanette starts as fundamentalist preacher of Bible, however she soon realises symbolically that "oranges are not the only fruit-, that there are other alternatives to the divine holy' Bible. Hardy pervades his novel with religion ... ...

• Word Count: 3072
• Approx Pages: 12
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... scoffed at or serves only to further harden already hard-hearted people. Based on their strongest desire of the moment they freely reject the message of salvation. No pastor or preacher has the power to work inwardly on the heart or disposition of another human being. Christians can and should contend earnestly for the faith by respectfully arguing with unbelievers, attempting ... ...

• Word Count: 5514
• Approx Pages: 22
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School