Faith Based Organizations
Thesis
Faith based organizations have been one of the most successful non-profit organizations that have assisted the American community and the world, in general, engage in a series of Christian ways. Since the olden days, it has been a rule that is used by many people that if one wants to have a clear and a good community, he or she has to engage in faith based activities[1]. The public health is the only way that can be able to solve the issue of health related challenges and thereby improving the health of the involved community[2]. A faith based group is typically an organization that deals with issues to do with the spiritual or the religious beliefs of a particular group. The main aim of the organizations is to have a spiritual, cultural and a social wellness in the society and the members in general.
Discuss the history of the faith-based group you have chosen
American family association is basically a nonprofit group that has its basis in the United States and which has the sole duty of promoting the Christian values[3]. The association, formally identified as the federation which fought for decency, was established in late 1977 by Donald W. in Mississippi. The association fully defined itself as an organization that promotes the biblical ethic to the American society.
Discuss the group’s stated purpose, philosophy, and techniques of operation;
The purpose of the American association group is to ensure that every individual upholds the true values of Christianity at whatever costs. The association does not believe in implementing its own constitution but follows according to what the Bible commands[4]. American family associations are one of the few groups that totally condemn the acts of having a same sex marriage or relationship, abortion, and watching of pornography videos. The way of operation is through its journals, websites, one on one talks, and inviting the members of the public in the fight against the bad morals. The philosophy of this group is that God has already communicated the truth to the humankind and it is upon man to obey the commands every time.
Discuss the biblical foundations for the group’s purpose and activities;
God forbids the activities that involve the same sex marriage according to the bible[5]. This is the foundation of the organization where it travels all across America asking people to consider the bible in every activity[6]. Acts such as the indecent television programming have been the main focus activities of the group. The indecent exposure of the scenes on the television forms a major purpose of having the organization to try and rectify the society.
Address the group’s activities at the national, state, and local level;
Activities handled at the national level include having endless court fights to prevent giving an opportunity for homosexuality[7]. This has been one of the major activities at the national and the state level requesting for support from the members of public who believe in the bible. At the local level, the campaign is on reducing the number of abortions and educating the society on the advantages of being related to the bible[8].
Address the group’s current legislative agenda (i.e., specific legislation or government activities that the group is currently working on);
Current agenda at the organization is campaigning against the acts of some of the laws the government has implemented. The action of having homosexuals continue with their activities is unlawful according to the organization[9]. Homosexuality is a dangerous act and the government has no business allowing such behaviors as the protector of the citizens.
Assess the group’s overall effectiveness, giving examples from their recent activities to support your assessment;
The group has undergone a series of difficulties but which eventually have proved to be effective[10]. For example, the fight against homosexuality has created awareness in the members of public on its dangers. Homosexuality should be condemned and punished according to the right morals for a clean society.
Recommendations
The organization could improve on being effective through having a direct court action instead of using the streets to prove a point. Court actions are more effective and this could see many participants interested in seeing justice prevailing in the society.
References
Bielefeld, Wolfgang, and William Suhs Cleveland. "Defining faith-based organizations and understanding them through research." Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly 42, no. 3 (2013): 442-467.
Bogenschneider, Karen. Family policy matters: How policymaking affects families and what professionals can do. Routledge, 2014.
Feagin, Joe R. Racist America: Roots, current realities, and future reparations. Routledge, 2014.
Gurman, Alan S. Handbook of family therapy. Routledge, 2014.
Haley, Alex. Roots: The saga of an American family. Hachette UK, 2016.
MEMBERS, WRITING GROUP, Alan S. Go, Dariush Mozaffarian, Véronique L. Roger, Emelia J. Benjamin, Jarett D. Berry, Michael J. Blaha et al. "Heart disease and stroke statistics—2014 update: a report from the American Heart Association." circulation 129, no. 3 (2014): e28.
Mitra, Ipsita. "The Politics of Faith and Space: A Study of Faith-based Organizations." Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies 3, no. 7 (2015).
Torry, Malcolm. Managing God's business: Religious and faith-based organizations and their management. Routledge, 2017.
Wells Jr, Samuel A., Sylvia L. Asa, Henning Dralle, Rossella Elisei, Douglas B. Evans, Robert F. Gagel, Nancy Lee et al. "Revised American Thyroid Association guidelines for the management of medullary thyroid carcinoma: the American Thyroid Association Guidelines Task Force on medullary thyroid carcinoma." Thyroid 25, no. 6 (2015): 567-610.
[1] Wells Jr, Samuel A., Sylvia L. Asa, Henning Dralle, Rossella Elisei, Douglas B. Evans, Robert F. Gagel, Nancy Lee et al. "Revised American Thyroid Association guidelines for the management of medullary thyroid carcinoma: the American Thyroid Association Guidelines Task Force on medullary thyroid carcinoma." Thyroid 25, no. 6 (2015): 567-610.
[2] Bielefeld, Wolfgang, and William Suhs Cleveland. "Defining faith-based organizations and understanding them through research." Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly 42, no. 3 (2013): 442-467.
[3] MEMBERS, WRITING GROUP, Alan S. Go, Dariush Mozaffarian, Véronique L. Roger, Emelia J. Benjamin, Jarett D. Berry, Michael J. Blaha et al. "Heart disease and stroke statistics—2014 update: a report from the American Heart Association." circulation 129, no. 3 (2014): e28.
[5] Wells Jr, Samuel A., Sylvia L. Asa, Henning Dralle, Rossella Elisei, Douglas B. Evans, Robert F. Gagel, Nancy Lee et al. "Revised American Thyroid Association guidelines for the management of medullary thyroid carcinoma: the American Thyroid Association Guidelines Task Force on medullary thyroid carcinoma." Thyroid 25, no. 6 (2015): 567-610.
[6] Bielefeld, Wolfgang, and William Suhs Cleveland. "Defining faith-based organizations and understanding them through research." Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly 42, no. 3 (2013): 442-467.
[7] Wells Jr, Samuel A., Sylvia L. Asa, Henning Dralle, Rossella Elisei, Douglas B. Evans, Robert F. Gagel, Nancy Lee et al. "Revised American Thyroid Association guidelines for the management of medullary thyroid carcinoma: the American Thyroid Association Guidelines Task Force on medullary thyroid carcinoma." Thyroid 25, no. 6 (2015): 567-610.
[8] Mitra, Ipsita. "The Politics of Faith and Space: A Study of Faith-based Organizations." Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies 3, no. 7 (2015).
[9] MEMBERS, WRITING GROUP, Alan S. Go, Dariush Mozaffarian, Véronique L. Roger, Emelia J. Benjamin, Jarett D. Berry, Michael J. Blaha et al. "Heart disease and stroke statistics—2014 update: a report from the American Heart Association." circulation 129, no. 3 (2014): e28.
[10] MEMBERS, WRITING GROUP, Alan S. Go, Dariush Mozaffarian, Véronique L. Roger, Emelia J. Benjamin, Jarett D. Berry, Michael J. Blaha et al. "Heart disease and stroke statistics—2014 update: a report from the American Heart Association." circulation 129, no. 3 (2014): e28.
