Brazil And The Catholic Church
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9 pages in length. The Roman Catholic Church has both stood in the way of, as well as promoted, Brazil's development and modernization. It can be argued that the Church's influence is quite considerable in that it represents the most important social institution with the singular exception of family. The significance of church interaction is undeniable; to be sure, its influence is felt at a number of social and political levels. Unlike the United States, Brazil's history had little distinction between church and state, as the two were readily intertwined. The writer discusses how nearly all of Brazil's population -- ninety percent -- are self-proclaimed Roman Catholics, so it is no surprise to learn that Catholicism is one of the most influential sources in their personal and educational lives. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TLCbrazl.wps

Bryk, et al/Catholic Schools & the Common Good
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A 6 page analysis of Catholic Schools and the Common Good, a book based on the educational research conducted by authors Anthony S. Bryk, Valerie E. Lee and Peter B. Holland. The writer summarizes their methods and results and then offers an opinion as where the study failed to address certain variables. No additional sources cited.
Filename: 99cathhs.wps

Catholic Church Bans Embryo Research
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This five-page-paper discusses the views of the Roman Catholic Church regarding the research on the human embryo. Scientists have discovered a way to grow human tissue and body parts using stem cells from human embryos. The Catholic Church is against the practice and wants it stopped. Bibliography lists three sources.
Filename: CWcathol.wps

Catholic Divorce and Annulment
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An 8 page research paper that looks at the issues of annulment and divorce from the perspective of Catholic theology. The writer demonstrates that these issues have caused a variety of opinions within the Church. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: 99annul.wps

Catholicism & Modern Society
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A 6 page paper that provides a substantive overview of the common arguments in modern Catholicism today and considers their implication for the progression of the church. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Modcath.wps

Catholicism and Life After Death
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A 5 page paper which discusses the different doctrines of the Catholic Church as they apply to life after death. Purgatory is discussed and illustrated as it is the most unique of the Catholic Church's doctrines which applies to life after death. Other various issues are mentioned as well, including what the Catholic Church is concerned with as we move into the new millenium. Bibliography lists 4 sources
Filename: RApurg.wps

Christian Ethics and Morals of Catholicism
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A 7 page paper discussing the interrelatedness of morality, ethics and scripture. Believers have been warned not to be so heavenly minded that they are rendered no earthly good. In expounding on Christian morality and ethics, each of the authors consulted for this paper advocate integrating scripture with daily life, rather than compartmentalizing concepts and activities so that one cannot be used to assess another. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSCethic.doc

Corruption in the Roman Catholic Church During the Middle Ages
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A well-written 8 page paper detailing the political corruptions of the Catholic Church during the Middle Ages as well as some of its causes and effects. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Chriscor.wps

McBrien & Catholicism
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A 5 page paper discussing the book 'Catholicism' by Richard McBrien. It is an extremely long and thorough examination of this particular religion. It is a religion that has been around for centuries and is one of the leading religions of the world. McBrien illustrates every conceivable, and inconceivable, aspect of this religion. The edition being discussed is the 1994 revised edition. It is a more than complete study of Catholicism as it details every possible aspect. No additional sources provided.
Filename: Mcbrien.wps

Practices & Beliefs Of The Roman Catholic Church
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This 5 page paper gives a brief overview of Roman Catholic beliefs and imperatives. Bibliography four lists sources.
Filename: Catholic.wps