How to Think About God
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This 6 page paper talks about how to think about God by reviewing Mortimer Jerome Adler's book by that title. This critical review talks about religion in general and proofs pertaining to the belief in a supreme being. No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA043God.wps

Idolatry: From the Old Testament to Contemporary Times
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A 6 page discussion of idolatry. Discusses the changes in the definition of idolatry over time. Distinguishes between the use of images as aids in the worship of God, e.g. images of angels and paintings of Biblical scenes, and the use of images as objects of worship themselves. Provides numerous quotes from the Bible illustrating Biblical instances of the prohibition of idolatry and contemporary instances of idolatry such as found in popular culture. Uses the film "The Idolmaker" to explore the idolatry of rock music stars. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PPidol.wps

Influence Of Religion
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This 4 page paper presents a debate on whether or not religion is good for man. Religion is seen primarily as a negative influence through the seventeenth century. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Infrel.wps

Interfaith Marriage
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The subject is explored in terms of the marital union itself as well as how society views couples from different backgrounds. This 8 page paper looks at both interracial and interfaith wedlocks, and what difficulties such couples may encounter. Bibliography cites 6 sources.
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Interfaith Marriage & Social Problems
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4 pages in length. An interesting look at interfaith marriages and the unfair social problems they result in-- These issues are looked at both in terms of the unexpected feelings that a typical interfaith couple will have towards one another and also, of course, with regard to society's own prejudicial treatment. Various issues concerning the raising of children are highlighted as well. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Interfai.wps

Interpretations of the Celebration of the Christian Eucharist
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A five page paper which looks at the various ways in which the scriptures of the Christian New Testament have been interpreted in terms of the celebration of the Eucharist, and the centrality of the doctrine of transubstantiation to the ritual. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Interpreting John, Chapter 4
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A 15 page research paper that interprets the fourth chapter of John according to the premise that it demonstrates how a sinner's heart can be close to receiving the Gospel. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Interpreting The Prodigal Son
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5 pages in length. Interpreting the parable of the Prodigal Son relies upon one's specific perspective of the Bible, while at the same time there are particular aspects that can be attributed to all interpretation. One might readily surmise that the parable's fundamental rendering symbolizes the father as the heavenly Father; the prodigal son's return home reflects the penitent sinner; and the elder brother represents the self-righteous attitude of the Pharisees and scribes. Similarly, an additional element supports the fact that even when His children turn away from Him, He does not lose His love for them. Beyond these sparse examples of any common underlying interpretation, one can read for years to come before stumbling across any two similar interpretations. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Inventing the Flat Earth; The Correction of a Twentieth Century Misconception
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This 4 page paper looks at this book written by J Russell. The paper first considers the main themes of the book, and then goes on to summarise the contents and assess the reasons for the findings given in the book. The bibliography cites 1 source.
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Is Belief In God Reasonable?
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An 7 page paper. The specific question addressed is: If humans believe in God does that mean that belief in God is reasonable? To be reasonable would imply that the "anything" actually exists. The writer presents arguments from philosophers and scientists for the existence of God and makes a conclusion as to the reasonableness of the belief in God. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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