tical Imperative discusses the freedom to choose one's religion, although not many people have the option. We are all born into a certain religion, whether we chose to carry it out for the rest of our lives are the real question. Out parents bring us into the world and generally raise their children to believe in the same ideals they were themselves brought up with. The United States is a good example of Religious Pluralism because there are so many different people with so many different beliefs that we are exposed to every religion (almost). People don't necessarily chose their own religion, like some people believe they do, we are introduced to a certain religion through family and only later do we take it upon ourselves to chose our own path. .: 13 :.Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints was founded April 6, 1830 in upstate New York by a man named Joseph Smith. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints base their religion on biblical and folk traditions by redefining Christianity is “distinctly American ways.” (206) They believe that the United States is their promised land prepared by G-d for them and also that the United States is where the second coming of Jesus will take place. Latter Day Saints believe they are descendants of “the ancient House of Israel” and G-d’s chosen people whose mission it is to build their Kingdom of G-d. Latter Day Saints make up approximately 2% of the America population. Family life entails marrying at quite a young age and that men should accept the role as the economic back bone of the family while the women stay home to raise the children. The Latter Day Saints are a very family oriented group of people and who follow the Book of Mormon. Therefore, the Latter Day Saint religion is a pretty new faith based on the notion of Christianity, but has quite a few characteristics different to some other sects of Christianity. MIDTERM – QUESTION #5CONSILIENCEQ....
