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Mahatma
Gandhi: The Influence Of The Bhagavad Gita And Krishna On
His Ideology And Teachings
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15 pages in length. Mahatma Gandhi has long been
considered a saint among men, inasmuch he and his life's
work represented all that is benevolent and compassionate
on this planet. His efforts to ease physical and emotional
pain, accept people as they are and make one's existence
that much more tolerable have become mantras for myriad
people. His ideological and teaching influences were
significant – Krishna and the Bhagavad Gita – yet his
influence upon the world was just as strong. Even so, he
never claimed to be anything more than a simple man with
normal abilities no different than any other human being;
however, he noted that the primary difference was he put
his abilities to work for him and his people, while most
merely accept their lot in life without appealing to a
higher spirituality. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: TLCgandh.wps
Male
Circumcision
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6 pages in length. In this day and age of renewed interest
in all things natural, the notion of circumcision has been
discussed as both physically detrimental, as well as one
that leaves emotional scars. However, there are
justifiable reasons why some people support the procedure
as being physically beneficial, while at the same time
assisting in the boy's sense of self-acceptance.
Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TLCcircm.wps
Marriage
and Religion / The Role of Commitment
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A 10 page paper focusing on the importance of commitment
in marriage, and presented in the light of 'religion' as
the term is commonly used. Religion in itself can do
little to build or preserve a marriage, but faith can.
Couples with a strong basis of faith have a much better
chance of seeing their marriages survive the daily
pressures placed on them. Bibliography lists 12+ sources.
Filename: Marriage.wps
Marvin
L. Krier Mich's "Catholic Social Teaching And
Movements"
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6 pages in length. The writer discusses chapters 4, 5, 6,
7, 10 & 11. No additional sources cited.
Filename: TLCcatho.wps
Marx
and Weber on Education and Religions
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This 8 page paper takes a look at how each sociologist
views the subjects of education and religion. Their views
are compared and contrasted. How the topics are related to
sociology is explored. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: SA138MaW.rtf
Mary,
As Portrayed In The Gospels
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This 6 page paper reviews Mary, the mother of Jesus, as
portrayed in each of the Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke and
John. A brief reference is also made to the gospel of
Thomas. A moderate feminist approach is taken to explain
the paucity of references to the woman who gave birth to
Jesus Christ. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Marygosp.wps
Matthew
Arnold: Views On Hebraism And Hellenism In Relation To
Western History
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5 pages in length. It can be argued that along with his
mentor Socrates, Matthew Arnold virtually set the stage
for effective perception of Hebraism and Hellenism. These
European cultures came to represent various depictions to
Arnold, whose own personal quest was to seek out the
inherent values of Hellenism, a concept that revolved
around reason, the pursuit of knowledge and the arts,
moderation, civic responsibility and bodily development.
Hebraism, on the other hand, stood for a moral theory or
emphasis that was attributed to the Hebrews. In his
interpretation of both cultures, Arnold considered them as
harboring a dual historical heritage. The writer discusses
Arnold's interpretation of Hebraism and Hellenism as they
relate to Western history. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TLCarnld.wps
Medieval
Judaism
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A 3 page essay responding to the lot of the Jewish in the
Middle Ages. The paper mentions the premier Jewish
philosopher of the era, Maimonides, and a few of his
positions that are tenets of Orthodox Jewish doctrine
today. It glances at the fact that practicing Jews,
through application, education and commitment, are
generally effective at their work, regardless of what that
work might be, and that the anti-Semitism of the time
might have sprung more from envy than from dogmatic
differences. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Jews.wps
Meditation
-- Practices, Applications, Benefits, and Effectiveness
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This 14 page report discusses meditation. Virtually all of
the world’s religious traditions incorporate some form
of meditative practice. Whether it is in the form of
prayer, contemplation, or conscious meditation, it serves
as a process that assists in clarity and understanding as
well as a greater connection to spiritual awareness. The
spiritual leaders of religions which have not defined
meditation as such have come to understand its value for
its ability to help a person in centering, concentration,
and calming. Meditation is an age-old practice, an end in
itself or path toward spiritual benefits for may who
practice it, as well as a way to divorce the mind from the
problems of daily life. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
Filename: BWmedite.wps
Meyer
Levin's Heritage in 'The Old Bunch'
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A 12 page look at the issue of ethnic character in Levin's
novel. The paper looks at Levin's novel in terms of his
own life and history, and argues that the seeds of his
later mania are contained in this early book. Bibliography
lists 7 sources.
Filename: MeyLevi.wps
Mission
of a Servant of Jesus
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A 5 page essay that draws on New Testament scripture to
discuss what constitutes the mission of a servant of Jesus
Christ. No other sources cited.
Filename: khmisser.wps
Mohammed's
Life as an example for Muslims
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This 7 page paper explores the prophet Mohammed's life and
how it has effected the socioeconomic development of the
Muslim community. Financial issues are addressed, but
other issues such as marriage and tolerance of other
religions are also included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA139Mo.rtf
Morality
Crimes and Punishment in Saudi Arabia and Turkey
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An 8 page discussion of the manner in which morality
crimes are defined and punished under Islamic law.
Punishment can, and does, consist of such actions as
amputations and even beheadings. Both Turkey and Saudi
Arabia deal quickly and efficiently with crimes which run
counter to the teaching of Islam. While their approach to
punishment may seem horrendous to us, it is incontestably
very effective. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PPcrimeI.wps
Mormon
Celestial World
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A 6 page paper that explains the three levels of the
celestial world professed by the Church of Latter Day
Saints. The requirements for entry into each degree of
glory are also explained. The writer then explains the
concept of heaven according to Christians and what the
requirements are for spending eternal life there. A
contrast between the two is outlined. Bibliography lists 7
sources.
Filename: PGLDShvn.wps
Moses
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A 5 page research paper that addresses the statement in
Deuteronomy, when Moses died, that no other prophet arose
in Israel to be his equal. The writer offers arguments pro
and con against supporting this statement, with an
emphasis on what Moses, himself, felt on this issue.
Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khmoses.wps
Muggletonians
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7 pages in length. The writer discusses the Muggletonians,
as well as defines antinomianism. Bibliography lists 6
sources.
Filename: TLCmuggl.wps
Muslim
Faith In America
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15 pages in length. The writer discusses Muslim faith and
practice, Muslims in America, Muslim fundamentalism in
America, Muslim education and Muslims view on American
education. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TLCMusAm.wps
Mystics
/Bernard Of Clairvaux & Catherine Of Siena
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A 5 page paper that explores these two saints in the
Catholic Church. Both were Christian mystics. Both were
canonized and both were proclaimed to be Doctors of the
Church. The focus of this paper is the writings of each
that discuss how the soul reaches a spiritual union with
God. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PGbercat.wps
Natural
Forces and the Egyptian Belief in the Afterlife
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A 5 page discussion of the importance of the natural
environment and its components to ancient Egyptians.
Describes elaborate rituals designed to prepare for the
afterlife and discusses the importance of forces such as
the Nile River and the Sun in shaping the Egyptian concept
of the afterlife. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPegyAft.wps
Natural
Selection
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A 5 page overview and analysis of Darwin's proposal of the
theory of natural selection. Presents the proposition that
the theory of natural selection had actually been around
well before Darwin's publication of Origin of the Species.
Presents the view that the theory of natural selection is,
in essence, a selfishness on the part of an organism to
reproduce. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Natsel.wps
Nature
in Lao Tzu's 'Tao Te Ching'
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This 5 page paper looks at the way in which this book, a
basis of the Taoist path, perceives nature and mans place
within nature. All the points raised are supported with
quoted from the book. The bibliography cites one source.
Filename: TEtoabok.wps
Neal
Gabler’s 'An Empire of Their Own' and the History of
Jews in Hollywood
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A 5 page analysis of Neal Gabler’s 1988 book, 'An Empire
of Their Own: How the Jews Invented Hollywood' by
considering its central theme and influence of Jewish
studio moguls on creating the Hollywood 'dream factory.'
Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TGempire.rtf
Nefertiti
and Her Influence on Society
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This 11 page paper provides an overview of this ancient
Egyptian queen who is well known for her interests in
cosmetics. Her influence on society in terms of culture,
politics, religion and women's roles is discussed.
Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: SA043Nef.wps
Neuhaus'
"The Naked Public Square"
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A five page analysis of Richard J. Neuhaus' book decrying
the secularization of the American political process.
Neuhaus argues that the public square, which used to be
the forum for the ethical and moral discourses of the
entire community, is now empty and "naked"
because there is no discussion taking place there.
Bibliography lists two sources.
Filename: KBneuhau.wps
New
Testament Exegesis -- First Corinthians 9, 19-23
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This 5 page report discusses these five specific verses in
the New Testament book of First Corinthians. The Apostle
Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians, addresses the
important issue of “healing divisions within the
church.” Some of the New Testament of the Bible’s most
beautiful, understandable, and meaningful messages are
found in the Apostle Paul’s first epistle to the
Corinthians. However, Chapter 9 offers several messages
that may be interpreted both in the context of the age in
which they were written, as well as contemporary times.
Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: BWcorint.wps
New
Testament: Letter Of Jude
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A 4 page paper. The Letter of Jude is one of the more
obscure books in the New Testament, possibly because of
its brevity and possibly because the context is also found
in 2 Peter. Jude, the author, is also an obscure person in
the early days of the church. This essay discusses Jude
and the meaning of his letter. Bibliography lists 3
sources.
Filename: PGjude.wps
Ninian
Smart’s Seven Dimensional Model of Religion
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This 6 page report discusses the work of the religious
educator and writer, Ninian Smart. Smart utilized a
seven-dimensional framework to analyze the world’s
religions in terms of ethics, ritual, narrative or myth,
experience, institutions, doctrine, and art. Through and
with each of those classifications or facets of religious
belief, he was able to more clearly articulate the
similarities of faith that exist among event the most
widely divergent populations. A possible weakness in the
model is also briefly considered. Bibliography lists 5
sources.
Filename: BWninian.wps
No
Place for Religious Prayer in Public Schools
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This 6 page report discusses the issue of school prayer in
America and makes the argument that there is no place for
school prayer in a public school. From the time an
American child is in the first or second grade he/she has
learned that “America is a melting pot of people.”
This means different religions and beliefs as well as
ethnicity. Apart from the creative connotations children
have made from that phrase, they are indoctrinated with
the idea that one of the things that makes the United
States both more unique and stronger than other countries
is the fact that so many different people of so many
different backgrounds have contributed to the ways in
which America has evolved. Those different viewpoints have
ostensibly led to a collective attitude of tolerance and
respect. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: BWprayer.wps
Noah
Was A Righteous Man
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A 4 page essay arguing that Noah was indeed a righteous
man. Citations from the Torah and the Holy Bible are
offered as support. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Noah.wps
Noah's
Ark and the Great Deluge
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A 7 page paper exploring the story of Noah's ark and the
great flood. The writer examines various theories about
the tale including possible scientific proof of the
flood's existence. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Floodmyt.wps
Nouwen
& Spirituality
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This 4 page essay reviews Henri J.M. Nouwen's Reaching Out
The Three Movements of the Spiritual Life. The book is
discussed primarily in terms of how it can enhance
spirituality. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Nouwen.wps
Nurses
as Medical Missionaries
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(5pp). When Christ sent out the twelve disciples on their
first missionary tour, He bade them, "As ye go,
preach, saying, the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Heal the
sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils:
freely ye have received, freely give." Matthew 10:7,
8. So the New Testament has directed, and medical
missionaries have been trying to fulfill that command
since the mid nineteenth century, unfortunately it is
becoming more and more expensive to do so. Bibliography
lists 7 sources.
Filename: BBmedmis.doc
Nurses
as Medical Missionaries.
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(5pp). When Christ sent out the twelve disciples on their
first missionary tour, He bade them, "As ye go,
preach, saying, the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Heal the
sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils:
freely ye have received, freely give." Matthew 10:7,
8. So the New Testament has directed, and medical
missionaries have been trying to fulfill that command
since the mid nineteenth century, unfortunately it is
becoming more and more expensive to do so. Bibliography
lists 7 sources.
Filename: BBmdmisR.doc
Obsessive-Compulsive
Disorder
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A 10 page paper reviewing journal articles discussing the
disorder. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) has been
thought to be rare until only recently, but it is
estimated to hold at least 2 million hostages.
Characterized by obsessive thoughts that drive the
compulsion to act in a self-prescribed manner, the
manifestations of the disorder are collectively seen as
bizarre behavior. Drug therapy has been found to aid in
overall therapy efforts and is most effective when
combined with behavior therapy. OCD involves the basal
ganglia that are also connected with other movement
disorders, and it has been found to be genetically linked
to Tourette's syndrome. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: Obscomp.wps
Old
& New Testaments--sources for inspiration
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A 5 page essay that examines the Old and New Testament as
sources for inspiration and as examples of how people have
served their communities. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khontes.wps
Old
Testament Brothers In Conflict
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A 5 page paper that discuses three sets of brothers: Cain
and Abel; Jacob and Esau; and Absalom and Amnon. In two of
these families one of the brothers killed the other, one
out of jealousy and one out of vengeance for the sin the
other brother had committed. The reasons for each conflict
are explained with Scripture citations. Bibliography lists
1 source.
Filename: PGOTbrot.wps
Old
Testament Theology
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A 13 page paper discussing Brueggemann's Theology of the
Old Testament and Child's Biblical Theology of the Old and
New Testaments: Theological Reflection on the Christian
Bible and to critically compare the two works in terms of
their approaches to Old Testament theology. Each of these
works has value in its own right, but Child's without
question presents the more narrow view. Brueggemann is
better able to accomplish the task that would appear to
have been Child's goal, judging from the title of his
work. Rather, it is Brueggemann who bests presents a
framework in which the integrity of the Old Testament is
preserved while still being interpreted as valuable for
both Jews and Christians, of any era. Bibliography lists 8
sources in 25 footnotes.
Filename: KS-OTtheol.wps
Old
Testament Theology
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A 15 page paper. Sections include: introduction; Biblical
theology; Old Testament theology; and constructing a
theology of the Old Testament. The writer discusses a
number of Biblical scholars including Barr, Perdue, Gable,
Brueggemann, Preuss, Knierim and others. The writer also
discusses the debates and models related to Old Testament
theology. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PGottheo.wps
On
the Brink of 2000, Is the Apocalypse Now?
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A 7 page essay that examines and compares apocalyptic
views and beliefs as the world stands on the brink of the
third millennium. Included are traditional Christian views
on the Rapture and the Second Coming of Christ, along with
a look at a few religions and beliefs born of the
twentieth century. Also included is a brief discussion of
the detrimental effects that may result from prophetic
interpretation as in the case of David Koresh and the
Branch Davidians. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: LCTheEnd.doc
Origins
of the Santa Claus Legend
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A 10 page paper discussing the history behind the legend
of Santa Claus and the traditions accepted in American
culture today. The writer attempts to put into perspective
the life of Nicholas of Myra and the good deeds that
brought him to fame. Nicholas' became legendary after
committing a number of acts of kindness, including
destroying the temple of Artemis in Patara. Critics argue
that Nicholas' was not a humanitarian, but a religious
zealot. The writer attempts to answer this charge, while
also presenting the legend's importance in European and
American traditions. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Claus.wps
Orthodox
& Gnostic/Views on the Resurrection
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A 5 page research paper that discusses the differences
between the orthodox and the gnostic view of the
resurrection of Christ, with the writer arguing in favor
of gnosticism. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khnostic.wps
Paganism
And Christianity
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This 5 page paper argues that the coming of Christianity
was accomplished in two different ways; first through an
incursion into cultural elements such as literature and
second, by force. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KTchrpag.wps
Pascal's
Wager
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A 5 page paper which discusses Pascal's Wager. The paper
provides a general overview of his wager, a brief
illustration of Pascal himself, and then discusses two
aspects of the wager, presenting possible flaws in his
theories. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.
Filename: RApascalwgr.wps
Passover
And Yom Kippur/Day Of Atonement
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A 5 page paper that discusses the rituals and significance
of these two days as found in the Old Testament. Passover
is explained in Exodus and the Day of Atonement, also
known as Yom Kippur, is explained in Leviticus. Citations
from the Old Testament. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PGpasyom.wps
Patrick
Brennan/ "Parishes that Excel"
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A 5 page analysis of Father Patrick J. Brennan's
discussion of the characteristics of successful parishes
in regards to education, ministry and evangelization. No
additional sources cited.
Filename: 99brepar.wps
Paul
/ Was He An Enemy Of Women?
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A 5 page research paper which examines both sides of the
issue of whether Paul actually wrote 1 Corinthians 14:
34-35 which prohibits women from taking an active part in
the early Christian church. The writer favors the argument
set forth by Kharises that these verses were not written
by Paul and were actually an interpolation added perhaps
centuries after Paul wrote this letter to the early
Christian church in Corinth. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Paulen.wps
Paul
Wilson/ The Four Pages of the Sermon
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A 5 page book review of Paul Scott Wilson's The Four Pages
of the Sermon. This is a good introductory textbook to the
art of sermonizing. This text gives the appearance of
being simplistic in its approach, as it presents a easily
comprehended model for sermonizing based on a four-page
model, but this perspective is somewhat deceptive as
Wilson also gives his work a great deal of theological
depth. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khfourp.wps
Paul's
Letter To The Philippians
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A 5 page paper. The writer provides a short background for
this letter from Paul. The focus of the essay is the
purpose of the letter. Each purpose is justified with
citations. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PGphil3.wps
Paul’s
Epistle to the Galatians, 6:17
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An eight page paper which considers the way in which
Paul’s epistle to the Galatians addresses the
differences between the cultural ethics of Judaism and the
new order of Christianity, showing the ways in which
Christianity rejects community elitism and the hypocrisy
of the irreligious. The writer also considers various
interpretations of 6:17 in the light of the contemporary
social status of early Christians and Paul’s commentary
on the practice of circumcision as a symbol of the
covenant. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: JLgalatians.wps
Peace,
Access And Growth: Romans 5:1-5
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A 10 page paper. In these short verses, Paul teaches us
that justification with God leads to peace with God, that
it is through faith that we have access to the glory of
God, and that it is through suffering that we are able to
grow. The writer relies on numerous experts to support
these statements. This essay is a comprehensive
interpretation of these verses. Bibliography lists 12
sources.
Filename: PGrom5.wps
Perspectives
on Philosophy
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This nine page paper is in two parts. The first looks at
the contradictions between philosophy, myth and religion
to examine whether these contradictions are real or just
common misconceptions. The second part of the paper looks
to the early philosophers and considers the way in which
they consider the contradictions in philosophy such as the
use of the four elements. The bibliography cites 5
sources.
Filename: TErelphi.wps
Peter
Gomes/ "Good Book" and "Sermons"
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A 10 page research book review/analysis of two books by
Reverend Professor Peter J. Gomes – The Good Book and
Sermons. The writer, first, examines contradictory reviews
on The Good Book, and then offers a synopsis and analysis
of this book before demonstrating that the principles that
Gomes outlines in this volume are evident in the sermons
included in the second text. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khpggbs.wps
Pharisees,
Essenes, & Sadducees / Second Temple Period
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A 9 page research paper on the emergence of the above
sects from 44 B.C.E. to 70 A.D. The writer presents a
comparison of these philosophies to the 'Jewish mind' or
consciousness developed since biblical times and concludes
with a comparison of these influences with today's Jewish
consciousness. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: 2temple.wps
Physics
& Religion
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A 5 page overview of the science of physics and its
relation to religion. Addresses the question of whether or
not physics is 'real' and its limitations. Emphasizes the
works of Pythagoras who weaves an interesting blend of
religion and the sciences. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Physrel.wps
Place
Descriptions in Julia Neal's "The Kentucky
Shakers"
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A 10 page paper which analyzes Julia Neal's use of place
descriptions in her book "The Kentucky Shakers."
Bibliography lists 4 additional sources.
Filename: RAjulneal.wps
Political
and Military History of Israel
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King David Until the Fall of the Second Temple: A 4 page
paper discussing historical events that led to the
dispersal of the nation of Israel out of its homeland.
Israel was rather passive for much of its history, but
that attitude changed at the time of the Maccabean Revolt,
in which the Hanukkah tradition has its origins. The paper
chronologically lists major events until Jerusalem was
razed in 70 AD and Herod's temple was destroyed.
Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KSIsraelScat.wps
Poverty
Theories & The Church / Economic Justice For All ?
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A 4 page look at how the Church has criticized the
government for putting politics before the welfare of
children and their families. The involvement of specific
religious leaders, the role of charity & justice, and
the importance of taking a stronger stance on social
reform are discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Povebibl.wps
Prayer
in Schools
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of this heated
argument. Both sides of the issue are adequately explored.
The ACLU's position is explained. Bibliography lists 5
sources.
Filename: SA024pry.wps
Predestination/Righteousness
in Romans
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A 15 page research paper that examines Romans, chapters 9
through 11. The writer addresses the question of whether
or not the concepts of predestination and election
prohibit free choice. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: 00precho.wps
Principles
of Catholic Morality
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A 5 page paper which examines the principles of Catholic
Morality as is presented in the book "Principles for
a Catholic Morality" by Timothy O'Connell.
Bibliography lists 1 additional source.
Filename: RAcathmoral.wps
Privileges
of Jews in Ancient Rome
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This 9 page report discusses the special privileges and
immunities offered to Jews through ancient Roman law. The
writer discusses the atmosphere that existed in ancient
Rome for the Jewish community and notes the observations
of historians of the time. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Jewsrome.wps
Prophecy,
Oracles and Dreams; From Ancient Greece to the New
Testament
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This 11 page paper considers the way that these different
aspects of telling the future and interpreting the
meanings can be seen, the frequency and influence of the
foretelling on the reader and the characters. The
differences between the Ancient Greeks, as demonstrated by
the use of Sophocles' work 'Oedipus the King' and the
books of Genesis and Matthew in the bible may appear to be
very different, but there are also some interesting
commonalties. Both can be seen as representing the
cultures from which the stories come, and booth have
similar messages about the place and role of humanity. The
bibliography cites 2 sources.
Filename: TErelpro.wps
Proving
God's Existence
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This 5 page paper relies on two works, one by Martin
Luther and the other by Francis Bacon, and contemplates
the existence of God. The paper supports Luther's
assumptions on the matter of faith. Bibliography lists 2
sources.
Filename: SA118Lth.doc
Psalm
19 verses 1-6.
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(10 pp) In reading the Psalms, it is helpful to keep in
mind that they are example sof Hebrew poetry. They express
the individual emotions of the poet, whether fear, doubt,
tragedy, triumph, joy, or hope. God is always the central
focus of these writings. Lyrical poetry uses "visual
language" with images, symbols, figures, emotive
vocabulary, and multiple meanings. Many of the psalmists
were imaginative and creative, and regarded their artistry
as crucial to the meaning of the content. Author's
personal interpretation of text also included.
Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: BBpsl19R.doc
Psalms
and Confucius on Sorrow and Comfort
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A 5 page essay that first examines the Book of Psalms and
then the Analects of Confucius in order to ascertain how
ancient peoples dealt with sorrow and found comfort. The
writer then compares these two approaches. No additional
sources cited.
Filename: khsorcom.wps
Psychology
& Religious Conversion
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me this paper ]
A 25 page piece that postulates that not only are
religions practicing conversions, but that the psychology
profession must take a look at how that affects their
business. Two case studies are provided which talk
directly to the hypothesis, and an additional discussion
makes the subject "real." Bibliography lists 19
sources.
Filename: Conversio.wps
Rabbi
Soloveitchik's 'Halakhic Man' / Ethics and a Perspective
on Time
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me this paper ]
A 5 page research paper that examines the theological
philosophy of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik as discussed in
his book Halakhic Man. Soloveitchik's description of the
Halakhic man shows that the past and the future leave
their imprint on the ethically sensitive individual.
Conversely, the ethics of the individual also influence
that person's perception of time, giving him or her a
broader view that transcends the meaning of the given
moment. The writer argues that this philosophy can provide
a firm basis for making ethical decisions and uses the
persecution of the Jews during World War II as an example
of a real life situation that called for ethical
decisions. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Perstime.wps
Rastafarian
Counter-Culture Movement: Movement Through Music
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me this paper ]
A 10 page paper which discusses the use of music to
present an opposition to a particular culture, thereby
creating a counter-culture. The movement discussed is the
Rastafarian movement. Information is presented which
discusses the constructs of the counter-culture as it
utilizes the music called Reggae to oppose the dominant,
and violent, culture. Background information is provided
on the background of the Rastafarian faith and the music
of two popular icons for the faith in the music industry,
Bob Marley and Burning Spear. Bibliography lists 7
sources.
Filename: RAmarley.wps
Reflection
on Primitive Religion
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me this paper ]
A 3 page paper which reflects on primitive religion. The
reflection involves an understanding of content as it
relates to personal experience and perceptions.
Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAreflect.wps
Reincarnation
/ Philosophical Theories & Religious Doctrines
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me this paper ]
A 12 page research paper on the concept of reincarnation.
Various terms (i.e., Metempsychosis, Transmigration,
Metensomatosis, etc;) are defined and arguments both
supporting and refuting the recycling of life are
assessed. A number of well-document historical
philosophies are evaluated in light of specific, relevant
concepts found in religions like : Buddhism, Brahamanism,
and more. It is largely concluded that since one cannot
remember nor gain anything from their "previous"
life-- the very idea can be invalidated. Bibliography
lists 5+ sources.
Filename: Reincarn.wps
Religion
And Counseling
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me this paper ]
18 pages in length. The writer discusses John Carter and
the views of psychology and theology; controversy between
biblical counselors and Christians counselors;
world-and-life view approach in counseling; and the
healthy and unhealthy models of religious faith.
Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TLCcouns.wps
Religion
and the Machine Model of Health Care
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me this paper ]
This 5 page paper looks at religious views of modern
medicine, euthanasia and circumcision along with the
clinical medical model. The Jewish religion along with The
General Assembly Church of the First Born are discussed in
respect to health care. Prayer is looked at as an
alternative to medical care. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: SA044rel.wps
Religion
and the Patterns of Morality
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me this paper ]
In this age of increased crime and public decadence in and
out of the White House and Senate, it is easy to
understand the need to incorporate a sense of morality
within the context of politics. Moral action is perhaps a
necessary ingredient that appears to be missing, or, at
the least, diminished. Former President Reagan stated that
he felt that Americans need religion because we are
imperfect and our government needs the church because only
those humble enough to admit they are sinners can bring
democracy the tolerance it requires in order to survive.
This 5 page paper proposes that this statement is
reflective of a belief that religion is able to influence
the patterns of morality by animating moral behavior
within the context of government or political policies.
Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KTpatern.wps
Religion
and the Treatment of Others
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me this paper ]
An 18 page paper which discusses aspects of religion as it
involves the treatment and persecution of others who
maintain different beliefs. The argument presented is that
which states persecution is always a reality when involved
with powerful belief systems, whether they be religious or
otherwise. The paper discusses the Roman treatment and
perception of Christians, Orthodox Christians' treatment
and perception of heretics, Christian treatment and
perception of Jews, and male Christians' treatment and
perception of female Christians. This is followed by a
comparison and contrast of the historical information,
negative attributes, and a contemporary issue which
further indicates how persecution is part of any given
society or belief system. Bibliography lists 18 sources.
Filename: RAromecat.wps
Religion
in "Brave New World"
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me this paper ]
A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts the religion
of the New Worlders and the Reservation in Aldous Huxley's
book "Brave New World." No additional sources
cited.
Filename: RAbrvwrldrel.wps
Religion
in Society
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me this paper ]
This 4 page paper takes a look at religion and society
through the viewpoint of several theorists, including Marx
and Durkheim. Religion is seen as a culprit or hindrance
in a variety of matters, as well as a positive driving
force. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA124rel.rtf
Religion;
Political and Social Change
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me this paper ]
This 5 page paper looks at the way in which religion has
evolved through social and political manipulation and
development. The Christian Church can be seen as subject
to political manipulation by the Council of Nicea and the
Synod of Whitby, just as we can see social changes
influences the followers of Buddhism,. The paper discusses
these two religions and how changes can be seen to change
the way the religion is practised as well as the ideology.
The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TEchrbud.wps
Religions
of Ancient City-States and Non-literate Peoples
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me this paper ]
Ultimate Reality and the Divine in This 5 page report
discusses human understanding of Ultimate Reality and the
Divine in terms of individual spirituality and religious
belief. It also examines it in the context of ancient
people -- both those who were highly literate and the
non-literate. Bibliography lists 6 ources.
Filename: BWultdiv.wps
Religious
Abuse of Women
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me this paper ]
This 8 page paper considers how religion has made the
world a predominately patriarchal society which has
facilitated the abuse of women many forms. The paper
considers physical abuse, mental abuse and abuse through
the withholding of basic human rights. Religions discussed
include Christianity, Judaism and Islam. The bibliography
cites 20 sources.
Filename: TErelabu.wps
Religious
Art: Russia & Franc c15th C
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me this paper ]
(7 pp) If some one wants to have you "buy something
"- whether it is an idea, a belief or an item, there
are ways to go about that, that will make you more
susceptible to that new thing. Some of these early
marketing principles were put into place in both Russia
and France to encourage pagan converts, to view the
"new ways of the Church more favorably."
Filename: BBeCHart.doc
Religious
Fundamentalism in the Middle East
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me this paper ]
This 8 page paper considers the issue of religious
fundamentalism in the Middle East, with a specific focus
on the Islamic culture. This paper considers whether
religious fundamentalism is a dominating force in Middle
Eastern society and assesses how it has a particular
impact on politics. This paper assesses the specific
political issues that have extended from religious
fundamentalism in the past and the progression of society
in the modern era. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MHIslafu.wps
Religious
Identity in Medieval Iberia
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me this paper ]
A 5 page paper which discusses how the religious cultures
of the Jews, the Muslims, and the Christians worked to
find their own religious identity within the multicultural
Medieval Iberia. Primary source used is the text
"Medieval Iberia: Readings from Christian, Muslim and
Jewish Sources." No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAiberia.wps
Religious
Migration: Christianity and Islam
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me this paper ]
This 9 page paper explores the rise and spread of
Christianity and Islam, primarily from their inception
thropugh the seventeenth century with a brief look at
modern conversion. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: KTislchr.wps
Religious
Pluralism via the Vatican
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me this paper ]
(5 pp) As the world is getting smaller - global access,
internet highway, and UPS - we can find you anywhere -will
we get smaller along with it? Our intellectual horizons
force our fingers and our brains to scramble as we are
pushed past our comfort zone. Are our spiritual beliefs
being challenged in the same way? We will examine that
thought in this discussion of "pluralism,"
particularly with its relationship to the Holy See of the
Vatican. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BBplrlsm.doc
Religious
Thinking of Emily Dickinson
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me this paper ]
This 5 page report discusses the religious nature and the
fundamental spirituality of poet Emily Dickinson. Literary
critics have never been able to reach a consensus
regarding Dickinson's religious beliefs, her spirituality,
or her use of symbolism in her work. Apparently in the
spirit of inclusiveness, one critic noted that her
writings showed the poet could be represented as being a
Christian, heretic, skeptic and agnostic Bibliography
lists 6 sources.
Filename: BWpoetgd.wps
Response
to Feminist Christology' of E.A. Johnson
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A 10 page research paper that examines the book Women,
Earth and Creator Spirit by Elizabeth A. Johnson. In this
book, Johnson offers an analysis of traditional Christian
theology that is both perceptive and thought provoking. It
causes the reader to examine societal preconceptions and
the worldviews that have been perpetuated by Christianity
throughout the millennia. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: 00lizjhn.wps
Restoration
Of The Sistine Chapel
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me this paper ]
A 5 page paper discussing the restoration of the frescoes
of the Sistine Chapel and the various sides taken in the
controversy surrounding whether they were improved or
destroyed by the work done. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Sistine.wps
Rise
of Christianity and Islam
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A 8 page research paper that contrasts and compares the
rise of two of the world's great religions—Islam and
Christianity. The writer points out that these two faiths
have similar theological roots and spread under similar
perspectives, however, the writer argues that of the two,
Islam was the most tolerant of other faiths. Bibliography
lists 5 sources.
Filename: khch&is.wps
Romans:
Chapters 9-16
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me this paper ]
A 5 page paper which discusses Romans in the Bible as it
involves chapters 9-16. The paper defines the meaning of
the chapters, and discusses the most popular, or
meaningful, verses. In addition a brief illustration of
Pail is included. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: RAromans.wps
Sacramentality
of Christian Marriage
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me this paper ]
A 7 page research paper and essay that examines the
sacramental nature of Christian marriage. The writer
argues that it is within this sacrament that people can
find the path to spiritual growth that God intended.
Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khsacmar.wps
Saint
Gregory of Nyssa
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me this paper ]
This 7 page paper explores this historical figure's life
as well as his contributions to theology. St. Gregory
believed that stability is perfection and that alteration
is not good; thus it was inevitable that humankind
"fell" from perfection and needed to return to a
static state of existence that they so
admired.Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Nyssa.wps
Salvador
Dali: The Struggle Between Religion and Science
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me this paper ]
A 5 page discussion of the influence of God and religion
on the surrealistic art of Salvador Dali. Contends that
Dali struggled to integrate his spiritual beliefs with his
ever-growing interests in sciences. Contrasts his efforts
with those of Sigmund Freud and artist like Fyodor
Dostoevsky who seemed intent of proving that God did not
exist. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPdali.wps
Sarah
& Hagar / Biblical Women
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me this paper ]
An 8 page paper on these two biblical women. The writer
examines their relationship and relates their feelings
toward one another to a modern-day context. Specific
references to biblical passages are made. Bibliography
lists 9 sources.
Filename: Biblwmn.wps
Sarah's
Journal
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me this paper ]
A 5 page paper written in the first person, from the
perspective of a young 18th century Quaker woman still
living at home with her parents. The paper takes the form
of a journal, in which Sarah wonders about the reports
received in Meeting about the opposition to the Friends in
Massachusetts and Virginia. The community has visitors,
and they finally come to understand they can ask straight
questions and receive straight answers from these people.
They are confused that others could hold themselves in a
position in which they could enslave others, and they are
a bit amused that other men are unable to see their wives
as equals. Sarah writes of Meeting events and of making a
quilt of special, brightly colored fabric that would be
unsuitable to wear. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KSQuaker1700s.wps
Science
And Religion - The Differences, The Similarities
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me this paper ]
This 7 page essay discusses the issues that surround
religion and science and their reason for existence in the
life of an individual. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Scirel3.wps
Science
Fiction: Searching For God
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me this paper ]
5 pages in length. The primary lesson to be learned from
the film is that God is not a tangible destination as
Sybok depicts it to be, but rather God's existence can
only be measure within one's very soul. Shatner's
direction in "Star Trek V: The Final Frontier"
is significantly in tuned with the vastness of God's
existence as it relates directly to science fiction, which
is evident by his use of deviant subculture portrayals and
distorted social control imagery. Bibliography lists 5
sources.
Filename: TLCscifi.wps
Science
Verses Religion / Is There Room For Both?
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me this paper ]
A 10 page discussion of the interconnectivity of science
and religion. Emphasis is on the fact that the two
disciplines have coexisted since the beginning of time and
that neither has to be chosen over the other. Bibliography
lists five sources.
Filename: SvR.doc
Sects
of [Jewish] Hasidim
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me this paper ]
A variety of sects within the Hasidic community are
described in this 5 page overview. Groups highlighted are
Lubavitch, Satmar and Tascher Chassidim. The paper
discusses geographic location and origins as well as
customs and beliefs. Differences and similarities are
provided. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Hasidism.wps
Secular
Nationalism Versus Religiously Based States In The Middle
East
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me this paper ]
10 pages in length. Secular nationalism and religiously
based states have long held opposition for each other's
beliefs. When imagining a community in the Middle East and
other areas, such as Diasporas, organizing a state and
providing it with a moral basis for legitimacy would have
to abide by the needs of both sectors, inasmuch as there
cannot be social, political or economic adaptation to the
exclusion of either one. Clearly, the impact upon local
communities from modern governments and the global economy
has been such that the eruption of individuality has been
noted in abundance. How do these two frameworks, as well
as the persistence of tribalism/ethnicity and the politics
of sociability help one to understand contemporary
communities, such as Palestinians, Syrian Jews, and
Egyptian villagers. When one considers the vastness of
global culture as it relates to social politics, it
becomes clear that the progression of secularism has
unleashed an entirely divergent appropriation of perceived
personal rights. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TLCsculr.wps
Secularism
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me this paper ]
This 6 page paper addresses the subject of secularism in
the Middle East. The term is defined and analyzed.
Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Secular.wps
Seder
And The Eucharistic Meal
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me this paper ]
This 10 page paper explains the Passover seder and the
Eucharistic Meal, both of which are steeped in tradition
and are major elements in their respective religious
faiths. The foundations for each are discussed as are the
steps involved in each celebration. Bibliography lists 6
sources.
Filename: PGseder.wps
Sexuality
in the Jewish Tradition
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me this paper ]
7 pages in length. This interesting paper includes some
surprising statements that have been brought forth
regarding Jewish sexuality. While some are indeed
controversial, nonetheless they are worth including in
order to consider both sides of the subject. Bibliography
lists 4 sources.
Filename: JGAsexjw.wps
Should
Churches Have to Pay Taxes?
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me this paper ]
This six-page-paper presents a discussion on whether or
not churches should pay taxes to the government. Church
tithing, functions and place in the world according to the
United States constitution are all discussed. Bibliography
lists one source.
Filename: CWchrtax.wps
Similarities
in Genesis, Gilgamesh and Ovid;
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me this paper ]
This 5 page paper considers the different stories told in
these three works, looking specifically at the creation
and the flood stories. The paper then goes on to discuss
the 'documentary hypothesis' which states that Genesis was
not the work of a single author, and the paper finishes
with consideration of the roles of envy greed and pride in
these stories. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEgilgam.wps
Sin,
Sanctimony & Satire - John Updike's A Month of Sundays
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me this paper ]
A 15-page paper that reviews John Updike's 1975 novel
entitled A Month of Sundays and examines the greed and
scandal that marked the world of evangelism in the decade
following its publication. The humor and ambiguity of A
Month of Sundays is discussed, followed by a discussion of
the practices of televangelists Oral Roberts, Jim and
Tammy Faye Bakker, and Jimmy Swaggart in the late 1980s.
Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: LCSatire.doc
Small
Christian Communities
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me this paper ]
A 7 page summation and analysis of J.P. Vandenakker's
book, Small Christian Communities and the Parish, which
deals with this social phenomenon in the Catholic Church.
The writer concludes by agreeing with Vandenakker's
conclusions regarding the positive nature of this
development for the church, in general. No additional
sources cited.
Filename: khsccs.wps
Social
Function in "The Epic of Gilgamesh," "The
Odyssey," and the Old Testament
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me this paper ]
A 5 page paper which discusses social function as it is
presented in ancient literature, that being "The Epic
of Gilgamesh," "The Odyssey," and the Old
Testament. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAgilgmshbbl.wps
Social
Justice And Foreign Affairs In Isaiah
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me this paper ]
This 7 page paper discusses the topics of social justice
and injustice and foreign affairs found in the Book of
Isaiah. Citations are used to demonstrate Isaiah's
thoughts and prophesies regarding these subjects.
Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGisa2.wps
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