Abstract
In this article, the writer notes that the issue of religion and tolerance, like racism, has always been a contentious one in the United States. This is particularly true of the non-Western, non-mainstream religions, such as Hinduism and other Indian religious directions. The writer then looks at the Sri Venkateswara Temple, that is also known as the Balaji Mandir and which functions as both a Hindu Temple and a Cultural Society serving the Hindu people in the area. The writer concludes that the temple has provided a focus not only for the Hindu community in the area, but also for the education of Westerners in the area.

From the Paper
"The Sri Venkateswara Temple is also known as the Balaji Mandir and functions as both a Hindu Temple and a Cultural Society serving the Hindu people in the area. There arose a need for such a temple in the Bridgewater area during the 1980s. One reason is that this period saw a significant increase in the Hindu Indian population in the area. In addition to the fact that this community experienced the need for worship services and cultural connections, was also the fact that many of these people were employed by the professional sector. They therefore had significant funds to contribute toward a project of establishing a worship community and building a temple. As mentioned above, the parental concern for retaining their children's awareness of their cultural roots also played a role in the need for establishing a temple. The first step towards attaining this goal was to buy land on which a temple could be built."

Tags:Hinduism, values, integration, Indian, population

Abstract
An examination of Mark Twain's use of satire in "Huckleberry Finn". The author explains how Twain uses satire and humor often in his novels, and "Huckleberry Finn" is no exception. The paper shows that his rich characters use their dialects and intellects to ridicule just about anything that Twain had strong feelings about.

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"There are many critics however; who do not see the satire regarding blacks as amusing at all, and think the book should be banned from schools, especially for its use of the word "nigger." In fact, one writer opens his argument with, "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, by Mark Twain, is the most grotesque example of racist trash ever written" (Leonard, Tenney and Davis 16). While there were also many who criticized Twain's book when it was first published, they did not point out the obvious racial satire, their decisions to ban the book said it was "absolutely immoral in its tone," and "it seems to contain but very little humor" (Unknown 6)."

Tags:Jim, Lowdown, Abolitionist, Bridgewater