All of the following are typical characteristics of traditional African religions except . A. belief in a creator being B. belief that the dead go onto paradise, and their spirits cannot help those left on Earth C. belief that all things in nature (including rocks, trees, and animals) have souls D. beliefs are often combined with other faiths, such as Christianity

Situation #2: imagine that you are a newspaper editor in columbus, oh in 1863. the civil war has been dragging on for more than two years already and shows no signs of ending soon. you are aware that many black males are willing to enlist in the union army but you fear that they may be mistreated and abused by the majority of soldiers on either side in this war. write a one-page letter (double spaced) editorial for tomorrow's edition of the newspaper. the topic is military service in the union army by free african american males. in your editorial, take a clear position for or against having black men join the fight. be sure to give reasons for whatever position you choose to take.