The document provides instructions for an essay assignment on whether the Bible condones or condemns certain practices. Students are asked to argue one side or the other on if the Bible supports racism, conquest, or intolerance, while also addressing any objections. The essay should be less than one page with a 12-point font, include a title, name, and date. It should have a clear thesis, open with a story to engage the reader, include an argument with examples and citations of biblical texts written in a specified format, and be written for a general audience.