Mormonism And Polygamy

One of the topics that was discussed in the chapter of Mormonism was polygamy. The founder of the Latter-day Saints is Joseph Smith, who was a polygamist himself. As a result, this influenced Mormons to become polygamist themselves because their founder was one as well. However, only men could take multiple wives whereas women could only have one husband. When the United States government threatened to take away the assets from Mormon churches the Latter-day Saints agreed to compromise with the U.S. by forgoing polygamy. Consequently, most Mormons stopped the practice of polygamy, but a few resisted and still continue pluralistic marriages in the present. Moreover, the broadcast “Inside Mormon Faith” gives a distinction between the different …show more content…
As many Muslim refugees from Syria are having issues assimilating into western cultures. If western nations encourage Muslims with some government programs to embrace Sufism they will be able to adapt to their surroundings. Additionally, the broadcast “Hearing Muslim Voices Since 9/11” made some valid points about moderate Muslims being mistreated. That Islam as a whole is being accused of terrorism instead of blaming the few radical Muslims. Therefore, I think it is unfair to accuse a whole group of people of the crimes of a single …show more content…
For Scientology is against the practice of psychiatry because they believe that humans are divine beings that are perfect. That any person that has mental issues is because of their traumatic experiences from their past lives. As they denounce psychiatric treatments such as lobotomy’s and antidepressants. For Scientologists assert that related psychiatric theories are responsible for genocide events like the Nazi experiments in World War two. In the broadcast “Pagans, Ancient and Modern” describes Paganisms origin within Europe and how its reviving once again. That New age movements are incorporating paganism practices with Christianity. As novels such as Lord of the Rings combined Christianity with beings from pagan mythology. I personally disagree with Scientology’s stance on psychiatry that mental health illnesses are from former reincarnated lives. As the brain can be negatively affected from diseases, stress, diet, and brain injuries. That psychiatric treatments have been proven to help people that have been suffering from depression or psychological problems. Moreover, the broadcast on “Pagans, Ancient and Modern” seems to identify Pagans as a jack of all trades kind of religion. For Pagans appear to mix Christianity and Pagan rituals together. Also, I would categorize Pagans as mystics as they partake in spiritual