They explained the Hebrew origins of the Indian and established America as a chosen land (1992). After publication, Smith founded a church based on a restorationist perspective (2003) -- simply meaning that it had the mission of "restoring" the content of the Bible (Compton 2011)
This is what gave the reasoning behind large plural marriages in later Mormonism. Polygamy was called "celestial" marriage (Von Wagoner 1992) and marriage was considered much more than a terrestrial arrangement (Hardy 1992)
He then published what he translated from these plates and it was called the Book of Mormon (2003). The Book of Mormon was a record of God's dealings with the pre-Columbian ancestors of the American Indian (Van Wagoner 1992)
Mashour (2005) points out that the role of women in many Islamic countries has been in decline during the course of the modern era, not necessarily because of the rules of Islam, but because these societies are also heavily patriarchal and are becoming more so. While religion might relegate women to certain roles and place limitations on them that would still be considered unfair and unjust by modern Western perspectives, they were not treated as abysmally as they are now during the previous heights of the Islamic civilization (Mashour 2005)
This illustrates quite clearly that degree to which women in Nnu Ego's culture were essentially the property of the men in their lives. At the same time, the hardships that women must endure due to the vagaries and prevalence of polygamy in this culture have created a sort of independence and a unique brand of what might be termed feminist thought, wherein women insist on the right to work and earn money because families would truly crumble and be destroyed without this income (Ogundipe-Leslie 1994)
Additionally studies have indicated that children in polygamous families tend to suffer from mental illness at a higher rate than children of monogamous families. According to the findings of these studies tend to have higher rates of lower school success, behavioral, physical and emotional issues and social adjustment problems than children from monogamous families (Al-Krenawi & Lightman, 2000; Cherian, 1990; Owuamanam, 1984)
Additionally studies have indicated that children in polygamous families tend to suffer from mental illness at a higher rate than children of monogamous families. According to the findings of these studies tend to have higher rates of lower school success, behavioral, physical and emotional issues and social adjustment problems than children from monogamous families (Al-Krenawi & Lightman, 2000; Cherian, 1990; Owuamanam, 1984)
It has to stop ("About the Fundamentalist Church)." Most recently over 400 children were removed from a polygamist ranch in Texas after allegations of abuse surfaced (Corbett, 2008)
Additionally studies have indicated that children in polygamous families tend to suffer from mental illness at a higher rate than children of monogamous families. According to the findings of these studies tend to have higher rates of lower school success, behavioral, physical and emotional issues and social adjustment problems than children from monogamous families (Al-Krenawi & Lightman, 2000; Cherian, 1990; Owuamanam, 1984)
Additionally studies have indicated that children in polygamous families tend to suffer from mental illness at a higher rate than children of monogamous families. According to the findings of these studies tend to have higher rates of lower school success, behavioral, physical and emotional issues and social adjustment problems than children from monogamous families (Al-Krenawi & Lightman, 2000; Cherian, 1990; Owuamanam, 1984)
It has to stop ("About the Fundamentalist Church)." Most recently over 400 children were removed from a polygamist ranch in Texas after allegations of abuse surfaced (Corbett, 2008)
It is therefore obvious that polygamy in Islam is not biased; however it is based on serious misunderstanding. For many years, polygamy was practiced, often without limitations, in some cultures, and was therefore authorized by various religions and practices for many centuries from then on (Bailey & Kaufman, 2010)
Africa seems today the continent where practice of polygamy is common. Most Africans and Americans reported that this form of marriage has been a major problem because it is a traditional custom that clashes with the Christian Worldview and having socio-economic functions (Hussein, 2002)
Historically, polygamy was practiced as polygyny; one man or as polyandry; one woman having multiple husband. Studies showed that polygamy is one of the most contentious issues bearing on women and women's rights (Lyimo, 2001)
Identify and apply student's personal ethical theory Ethics holds that the rights of individuals should not be evaluated and every human being should be treated with justice and fairness. I believe that justice and fairness is a universal concept but it does not mean as simple as diving a bread into two equal halves to give one each to two persons (Ethics and Virtue, n
The polygamous men and their wives can be surveyed to find if they are alright with the legalization impact of polygamy. Analyze how the following ethicists would answer Legalizing polygamy: a) Spinoza Benedict The ethical analysis of a situation, as Spinoza Benedict believes, involves only philosophical ideas and not religious beliefs (Introduction to Judaism, n
Thus Bentham would have strongly opposed the idea that polygamy should be legalized in the state of Missouri. d) Immanuel Kant Immanuel believes in monogamy and equality in marriage (Kant, n
Eliminate irrelevant or weak premises: After analyzing consequences, and evaluating all possible positive and negative consequences like who will be hurt, helped and what will be long-term short-term gains and losses, shed those solutions that are weak. Assessment in this ethical case tells that the first wife may be at losing end when the husband is allowed to marry other women and husband is being helped (Sotelo, 1994)
The cash ratio tells about amount of cash for paying short-term liabilities. It tells creditors about credit history of company (Financial Analysis, 2009)
87 billion, the company is showing growth in many areas. The internal financial analysis of the company gave following figures: Year 2012 2011 2010 Liquidity Ratios Current Ratio Cash Ratio 21% 27% 36% Quick Ratio Profitability Ratios Operating Margin 10% 11% 11% Profit Margin 3% 4% 3% Pre-Tax ROE 30% 41% 55% After Tax ROE 16% 23% 29% Data Interpretation The company's ratio analysis shows that the current ratio has decreased over period (HMA Company Financials, 2013)