Bishop Long's Argumentative Essay
Bishop Long teaches Cedric how he should act and pushes him to be stronger in his faith and importance of giving to others. Bishop Long is going to make sure he can come home from Brown University for Thanksgiving break. “He said he’s going to send the money up for the trip, to make sure you come home” (Suskind 161). By Bishop Long sending cash it allows Cedric to go to Washington to see Barbara. This is teaching Cedric the important value of giving to others. Cedric after college at Brown Univeristy irregularly goes to church, as he no longer feels as connected and strong in his faith (Suskind 358). He does not get anything out of the gospel messages anymores as “he is there mostly out of obligation” (Suskind 358). Cedric still has a lot
of faith, but church no longer means same thing to him. Another example of Bishop Long teaching the importance of giving to others espcially the church is that he always wants you to give money no matter your social class. “Long wants everyone to contribute and give to their last dollar to the church”(Suskind 30). This is teaching Cedric the importance of give to the church even in financially difficult times. It is important to give to the church as it is a community of love and care for one another.
of faith, but church no longer means same thing to him. Another example of Bishop Long teaching the importance of giving to others espcially the church is that he always wants you to give money no matter your social class. “Long wants everyone to contribute and give to their last dollar to the church”(Suskind 30). This is teaching Cedric the importance of give to the church even in financially difficult times. It is important to give to the church as it is a community of love and care for one another.