Thesis: Jim Jones and Joseph Smith are alike in many ways. There are many similarities between Jim Jones and Joseph Smith; however, there are also differences and no conclusions shall be made until both have been considered. Initially, while comparing these two heroes, I assumed the differences to be few, but compiled many. Although living in dissimilar time eras, they were both priests of the highest order that led diverse hordes of ignorant people into …showed first 75 words of 389 total…

…showed last 75 words of 389 total…at gunpoint. It is clear that both men meant the best of intentions. They were both interested in the welfare of their flocks, and even put their own lives on the line to demonstrate their sense of solicitude and tenderness. In the eyes of many, Jim Jones is a bloodshed madman that controlled numerous tainted acts, while Joseph Smith is often looked upon as an astounding leader that founded the Mormon Church. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography** myself