Compare And Contrast Jim Jones And Jesus Christ

The word that I chose to define is Moksha. Moksha also means liberation. The fundamental assertion from the Hinduism was that the individual human soul was a part of the Brahman. To go further past the quest for pleasure, wealth, power, and social position lay the effort to achieve the final goal in life which was to unite with Brahman.

In writing the Appeal, Walker was looking to initiate a drastic move amongst the black population of The United States of America. Those who believe in the Methodist doctrine believe that all people are created by God, in His image, and regardless of sex, race, or color, all people have the same inherent rights and Walker, who was adamant about change, incorporated this belief throughout his writing. His appeal to the American public however was not only to abolish slavery, but once slaves were free, to allow them all the Biblical rights they are due, as the Egyptians had to do when the Israelis were freed from slavery under Pharaoh. As an abolitionist urging black people, free and enslaved, to rise up against their oppressors by any means necessary, especially by violence, Walker’s purpose in writing the Appeal was to persuade his audience that enough was enough and that the time had come to take a political, social, and economical change.

“One big obstacle was the racism in American society” (https://au.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090217005453AA8rXjA). When he was growing up, America was segregated and opportunities for African Americans were very limited. His followers very frustrated and angry about the discrimination they endured. He then had to persuade them that patience and non-violence would get the best results and bring a positive change. This was a very difficult obstacle because so many people were racist back then. Many people

was also distinguished by his faith and the work he dedicated to the churches he attended. He used his religious beliefs as a substantial part of his Civil Rights campaign. He was encouraged to use this strong part of his life to help him “as a potential force for social change” (“Martin”). Instead of using violent practices, King could use his spiritual beliefs as another non-violent method towards his Civil Rights movement. Using a non-violent approach created a tension that forced a community to address the topic. Since his faith was a tremendous part of his life, King used his perpetual religious views as a vast component in his protests for Civil Rights which helped with conquering his ambition to eradicate segregation in the South.

Jim Jones gave the people what they wanted to hear. He would help them try and find their better self. That is why he had such a rapid following. Many at the moment thought that the government were not taking care of them so he made them felt like they were going to be take care of. Also he made them feel like they had a community that they were not alone. He would manipulate people by using jesus name. That jesus wanted them to be a certain way or do certain things. His followers are usually vunerable people. Like for example people with addictions and the elderly. He was so persuasive that he told these elderly people to sell

The “social gospel” was the biggest inspiration and influence for Civil Rights leader, John Lewis. Which is prevalent throughout the first two books, of the March trilogy, written by Andrew Aydin and John Lewis himself. The Bible made its mark on Lewis when he was young, living on a farm. Leading him to the “social gospel” which started him down the path of nonviolence, and longing not just for personal reform but for social reform. As the Civil Rights movements became bigger, and as the philosophy of which John Lewis taught spread, others were inspired by the “social gospel.”

When he was arrested and jailed in Birmingham, Alabama he then fell under criticism by white clergy for coming to Birmingham as an “outsider” to cause trouble and increase tension through public sit-ins and marches. I feel that Martin Luther King was able to both set aside that criticism by establishing his credibility to have not only been invited to come to Birmingham to help end the injustice to the Negro people via peaceful means, but he was able to identify moral, legal and ethical cause to promote his quest to put a stop to what he identified as “the most thoroughly segregated city in the United States” (King, 2017, p, 3). I will provide a summary that will show what Martin Luther King believed were the cause of the injustice that he was striving to end to as well as his concern over the white community’s ability to make the Negro “wait for more than three hundred and forty years for our constitutional and God-given rights.”

During his life, he was a Baptist minister and activists who fought for the civil rights of african

“Prior to the 9/11 attack, the tragedy at Jonestown marked the single largest loss of U.S. civilian lives in a non-natural disaster”(Jonestown Massacre 2). Jim Jones, a cult leader of the Peoples Temple, was responsible for the loss of the 900+ people that died in Guyana on November 18, 1978. Before all of this Jim Jones was a normal man living a life as a preacher who preached against racism. Throughout his life he was very popular by “currying favor with public officials and the media, donated money to numerous charitable causes and delivered votes for various politicians at election times”(History Staff). Jim Jones was a cult leader that preached to 900+ people of the Peoples Temple, made hundreds of people commit suicide, and made history of the biggest loss of U.S. civilians before 9/11.

His reasons for writing the article are not apologetic although the tone begins in such a manner. He is actually stating in a way the same common ground that has led all Black people to the current position in their experience. In addition to that, he is defining the outrage that should be present at the lack of Black philosophers and a part of the experience. He also spends a very long time asking the very provocative and necessary question, what if God was a white racist. One thing that Jones takes head on is the fact that God may actually love people for their differences as he created all how could he be the father or mother that cast out their children simply for being what and who they were created to be? What kind of a God would that really be? Jones also asks the very clear question how is it that Black women can worship a white racist God who does not show the love that is present in every Black mother? Jones asked some questions which made sure that people were really able to think and brought new perspectives that had never been questioned

The mass suicides, that took place under the influence of Reverend Jim Jones, can be explained from a sociological perspective. By looking at how the group dynamics played into the outcome one gets a better idea of the whys? of the massacre. The sociological explanation is but one way to explain this horrific event. It is , however, the only one explored in this essay for reasons of concision.

The mass suicides, that took place under the influence of Reverend Jim Jones, can be explained from a sociological perspective. By looking at how the group dynamics played into the outcome one gets a better idea of the whys? of the massacre. The sociological explanation is but one way to explain this horrific event. It is , however, the only one explored in this essay for reasons of concision.

One of Jones' long time followers Tim Stoen explained, "There wasn't anything magical about Jim's power. It was raw politics. He was able to deliver what politicians want, which is power. And how do you get power? By votes. And how do you get votes? With people. Jim Jones could produce 3,000 people at a political event.''

Being a small child he was obsessed with the idea of servicing God and his Word. He always tried to influence his peers, trying to show them the saintly and the proper path of truth. This time was the time of formation of his leadership spirit. Despite the fact that no one listened to him, he did not give up; it may seem strange, but he was weekly preaching four dogs at a local chapel. He has no support in his family, therefore he found it at one of the village residents; she believed in him with all her heart, supporting his pure effort. Once he asked her: “Can I be like a Mr. Kennedy when I grow up?” These words are the best reflection of his huge desire and eagerness for leadership and recognition.

To be able to understand the thoughts behind James Jones leadership over his group of followers, you need to understand the story of Peoples Temple from the very beginning. The Peoples Temple was located in Indianapolis and were known as a social activist, they opened orphanages,