Abuse in Christian Homes
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This 10 page paper considers abuse in Christian homes and the role that the strong practical society has on this unsavoury aspect of society, The paper considers evidence that the abuse rates themselves are on a par with general social norms, but the risk levels are proven to be higher. The last part of the paper looks at the way in which the churches are trying to deal with this situation. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEchrabu.wps

Acts 19: 23-41
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7 pages. An analysis of this passage of the bible as well as its meaning in contemporary society today. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: JGAact19.wps

Alcoholics Anonymous: Christian or Occult Roots?
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A 10 page history of Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) and the basis of its creation. Addresses the myth that A.A. is based on Christian precepts. Discounts this myth as being unfounded, pointing out that in reality the approach of the organization is based as much, if not more, on the occult than on Christianity. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PPalcoAA.wps

Alpha & Omega - Creation According to Scripture
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A 3 page paper that presents an analysis of the first creation story as related in the scriptures of the Holy Bible. Discussed is Alpha and Omega, or the beginning and ending, of man's existence as described in the Book of Genesis and prophesized in the Book of Revelation. Also discussed are the alternate theories of creation that have surfaced over time, resulting in much debate and disagreement between theologians, scientists and philosophers. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: LCalpha.doc

An Analysis Of Romans 1: 18-32
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A 15 page paper. St. Paul's letter to the Romans is the longest of his letters. Scholars also consider it his weightiest and most important letter because it is both a book of theology and a book of practical exhortation. This paper explores Romans, Chapter 1, verses 18 - 32. In this section, Paul demonstrates how people are unrighteous, how they continue to sin despite their knowledge of God. The essay focuses on these questions: Is our present society sinful? Do these verses relate to doctrines found in the Old Testament? Are the themes found in these verses validated in other passages? Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PGrom18.wps

Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius Meets Sonny Bono
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A 5 page paper discussing the philosophy of the Roman scholar Boethius as it applies to the untimely death of Congressman Sonny Bono. Bibliography lists four sources.
Filename: Bono.doc

Apocalyptic Literature
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the history of the theories that predict the end times, focusing on how religion uses it to control its people. How the elite used the theories to control the social order during the high middle ages is explored. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Apocalyptic Visions and Imagery/Book of Daniel, Chap. 8
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A 16 page research paper that examines in detail the eighth chapter of the Book of Daniel as a piece of Jewish apocalyptic literature. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: 99apodan.wps

Apocryphal Versus Canonical Jesus
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This 15 page paper explains what apocryphal means and how the canonical books were selected for inclusion. The writer provides specific examples from a number of the apocryphal writings and compares them to the canonical writings. How Jesus is presented in both is also discussed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PGapoc.wps

Archeology, Israel, and Human Remains
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A 12 page paper which discusses various aspects concerning the science of excavating human remains, with emphasis on such endeavors in Israel as it relates primarily to first century discoveries. The archeological sites of Qumran and Masada are mentioned. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: RAexcavate.wps