19th Century Jews, Catholics, and Anti-Semitism
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This 7 page report discusses the existence of anti-Semitism in the 19th century and the differing ways in which Catholicism and Judaism dealt with it. From the vantage point of the opening days of the 21st century, the issue of anti-Semitism and the ways in which Jewish people were viewed by most Christian faiths in the 19th century appears relatively similar. Jews were reviled throughout Christianity for what “good Christians” defined as a host of sins, certainly not the least of which was that they were “the murderers of Christ.” Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: BWjwcath.wps

Abnormal Psychology & Religion / Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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A 10 page research essay that discusses the relationship between obsessive-compulsive disorder and obsessive religious practices. Specifically, the writer promotes the evidence regarding the neurotic obsessiveness of those who join cults and supports the premise with studies. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Andric's Bridge On The Drina
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The Yugoslavian writer, Ivo Andric wrote The Bridge On The Drina in 1945. It was later translated from Serbo-Croatian into English and was the basis for his winning the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1961. This 5 page paper explores the historical and political references within the text. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger: A Real Life Sansom
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This four-page-paper presents a comparison to the bible figure Sansom to movie star and body builder Arnold Schwarzenegger. Bibliography lists one source.
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Augustine's City of God
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This 3 page paper takes a look at Augustine's work in relation to Roman society and politics. Questions posed by a student are answered. No additional sources cited.
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Blandina and Perpetua: Christian Martyrs
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An 8 page paper which discusses two women, Blandina and Perpetua, and illustrates how they stand to represent the prototype for Christian martyrs. Joyce E. Salisbury's book "Perpetua's Passion" is mentioned. Bibliography lists 5 additional sources.
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Cancer and the Christian
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A 5 page paper which discusses the prolonged aspects of dying which is often associated with cancer, in combination with a Christian faith. Several examples of cases of cancer and Christians are offered up to illustrate how different people view the reality of cancer, prolonged death, faith, and suffering. It is important to understand that even the strongest of Christians are prone to experience times of doubt and fear. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAcancer.wps

Chihuahua Cathedral
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A twelve page paper which looks at the history and architecture of the cathedral at Chihuahua and the ways in which it reflects the spiritual and cultural life of the community which it serves, both historically and in the present day. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: JLchihuahua.wps

Christian Exclusivism and a Pluralist Society
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This 10 page report discusses pluralism, exclusivism, Christian exclusivism, and inclusivism. The basic premises of each is outline and the conflicts that are inherent between them is discussed. For example, religious pluralism is viewed differently from perspectives of exclusivism, tolerance, and interdependence, while cultural pluralism is seen from more of a secular focus on the relationships between peoples and their differing cultures rather than the relationship between people and their faith. Religious traditions that claim that their truths are the exclusive truth see pluralism as something to be opposed, because “competing” religions are considered to be false. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
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Christian Reconquest
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A 5 page paper which discusses the aims and goals of the Christian Reconquest. The text used for this examination is "Medieval Iberia, Readings from Christian, Muslim, and Jewish Sources." No additional sources cited.
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