contemporary group/movement in America

For the “final” research paper, write about a contemporary group/movement in America that we haven’t covered in class OR one that you did not write your short paper nor do a Team PowerPoint on. Start with the basic information, but do not spend too much time on background information. Discuss the group’s interaction with federal and state authorities and how they are shaping American religious history and ideals today. Do your best to narrow your topic and provide analysis and evaluation – in other words, demonstrate your critical thinking skills. Relate to course content and what you learned from case studies/discussions. 

For the research part, you must include at least THREE good and reliable sources, ones written by specialists with proper credentials; course textbooks and videos do not count, but may be used as additional resources; consult websites of good repute; e.g. .edu; avoid .com and .org, which are private organizations; note: if citing a website, be sure to cite properly using MLA or APA style. Your paper should have a catchy title, good introduction, focused thesis, good supporting points with evidence from research, and thoughtful conclusion.