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Characteristics Paper Bonnie Garcia, University of Phoenix/PSYCH 535 October 25, 2010 Dr. Terry Scott Characteristics Paper Introduction The United States is a land with a diversified culture. The reason for this diversification of culture is the fact that the country alone is home for people of all cultures. Therefore, the United States is often referred to as the â€Å"Melting Pot†. Being the land of the free, America is one of those countries where people from different backgrounds are able to practice their cultures and religion freely. One such group of people living in the United States is the African Americans that are a significant proportion of the country’s population. This paper is aimed at discussing the history of the†¦show more content†¦Religion African Americans â€Å"live in the moment† using recurring yearly religious beliefs to as a foundation of a religious lifestyle. â€Å"The cultural interaction for African Americans within this circular time sense provides an organizing framework for their cultural psychology and has helped developed their identity in America† (Jones 2002). African Americans began to organize their own religious ceremonial services secretly in the slave quarters. They would use gestures, code words, and communication not apparent to the Caucasian people. The believers were summoned to the slave quarters where they open heartedly shared beliefs with evangelical Christianity, cultural rhythms, and beautiful singing. As time passed, the spirituals, with strong beliefs of religious deliverance and freedom from slavery, progressed and prospered. African American preachers believed that God had called them to speak his Word, cultured their chanted sermons†, or cadenced, chanted way of extemporaneous preaching. â€Å"Part church, part psychological refuge, and part organizing point for occasional acts of outright rebellion these meetings provided one of the few ways for enslaved African Americans to express and enact their hopes for a better future† (Nat Turner 1831). Today African American church leaders appreciate the magnitude ofShow MoreRelatedCharacteristics And Quality Of A Paper1062 Words   |  5 PagesChoosing the right paper is more complex and it requires more work than just picking any expensive sheet and keeping your fingers crossed. To choose the right paper, you should not choose one based on the highest quality available, or the most expensive one. Instead, you should choose your paper based on the paper size options, durability, finishing, color, the paper weight, price, availability, opacity, and brightness. 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