Easter and Solstice
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This 5 page report discusses the decline and the increase of two holidays in America. While Easter was once one of the most important Christian holidays of the year, in many ways it has declined to an event to support the candy industry. Solstice celebrations (both winter and summer) have gained in popularity, partially in response to a greater earth consciousness and partially as an “alternative” celebration. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Eastsols.wps

Ecclesiology Doctrine on Elders
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A 5 page research paper that examines the qualifications and role of elder in the early Christian church. The writer specifically looks at the ecclesiology of Henry C. Thiessen, but other sources are cited. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: kheccles.rtf

Ecclesiology/Elders of the Church
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A 5 page research paper that investigates the ecclesiology of the church in regards to elders. The writer concentrates on the systematic ecclesiology of theologian Henry C. Thiessen, who drew his interpretation of topic directly from what scripture tells us about the early organization of the Christian church, under the rule of the Apostles. By examining the scriptural texts referred to by Thiessen (1979), among other references, it is clear that spiritual leaders, such as Paul, had a specific framework in mind for ruling the early church and that elders were an integral part of this plan. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khelders.rtf

Ecclesiology/Reformation & Great Awakening
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A 5 page research paper/essay that examines the ecclesiology of the Reformation and the Great Awakening. The advent of the Reformation radically changed the ecclesiastical orientation of much of the population of Europe, as Protestants left the auspices of the Roman Catholic Church due to their new vision of what the church should be and how it should function. The history of the Christian faith shows an evolution of thought pertaining to ecclesiology, and this is particularly evident during two historical periods, the Reformation and the Great Awakening. This examination of predominant thinking on this subject looks at the variant views of the church during each period and how these views pertained to perspective on pastoral care. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: kheccle2.rtf

Eck's Encountering God
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This 7 page paper explores several questions in the realm of spirituality and religion in contemplating Diana Eck's 1994 work. Exclusivism, inclusivism and pluralism are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA030Eck.rtf

Edwards & Occom/Sermon Comparison
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A 4 page essay that contrasts and compares "A Sermon Preached at the Execution of Moses Paul, an Indian" by Samson Occom and "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" by Jonathan Edwards. The writer argues that these sermons demonstrate how these two eighteenth century men adhered to similar theological perspectives and themes. However, Occom's sermon also carries within it a message to his fellow Native Americans that has a political content that Edwards' sermon did not. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khedocc.rtf

Elijah's Message
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A 3 page paper that reports and discusses Elijah's messages to the kings and using two examples, demonstrates that Elijah was following along in the tradition of the prophets, which was to point out to the people they would be destroyed if they did not return to their one true God. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PGelij.RTF

Encounters with God
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A 6 page essay that examines Old Testament scripture in which a prophet experienced an encounter with a manifestation of the Almighty. The writer discusses numerous passages, which show the God of the Old Testament to be just, but harsh. The writer discusses this aspect in light of the theological truth of the New Testament. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khgodenc.rtf

English Colonists Perceptions and Beliefs as Applied to Native Americans
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A 7 page overview of early colonial interactions with Native Americans. The manner in which European colonists viewed the Native Americans whose lands they invaded varied both according to geography and according to time. The Puritans as a whole would proclaim their belief that all people were equal before God. Puritan proclamation and act, however, were two different things. In practice, race, class, and literacy were salient issues.
Filename: PPnaPuri.rtf

Enlightenment's Effect on Theology
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A 10 page paper discussing the role of the Enlightenment and the philosophy of Immanuel Kant in the shaping of modern theology. Kant observed, "If we are asked, 'Do we now live in an enlightened age?' the answer is, 'No, but we do live in an age of enlightenment.'" Kant provided a framework within which individuals are able to hold to faith in God and grow in autonomy and personal responsibility while yet relying on God to direct their lives. Pre-Enlightenment theology kept the individual from the throne in the same way that the curtain separated individuals from the Most Holy Place of the tabernacle. The Enlightenment – aided by Kant's philosophy – tore away the curtain that men had replaced long after Jesus' death. Modern theology can make the way clear, but it is still left to individuals to choose to travel the path. Bibliography lists 15 sources in 25 footnotes.
Filename: KSrelPhilTheo.rtf

Environmental Problems And Religious Misinterpretation: Christianity And Judaism
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10 pages in length. One of the many alternative explanations of the source of environmental problems was advanced by historian Lynn White, whose thesis contends the environmental crisis is due to the teachings of Judaism and Christianity in which Western culture has created a warped view of the proper relationship between humans and their environment. Upon examining White's article, it is clear to see his assertions are correct, in that religious teachings – particularly Christian in nature - instruct followers to look upon the environment as something to "subdue" (White, 1967, pp. 1203-1207), have dominion over and otherwise control to the point of absolute exploitation. According to White (1967), these gross misinterpretations are the fundamental reasons mankind faces the environmental problems that exist in contemporary society. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TLCLynnWht.rtf

Ephesians 4:1-6
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A 10 page exegetic discussion of this passage. The ministry of Paul constitutes a radical paradigm shift in the early Christian faith, as it was Paul and his disciples who successfully broadened the scope of the early Christian faith to encompass Gentile society, in addition to Christianity's original Jewish followers. Ephesians 4:1-6 can be understood as a call for unity among believers, as in this passage Paul emphasizes the need for patience, humility, and peace among Christians, no matter what their background. This examination of this passage will show why Paul's stance was considered to be so radical, as he argued that rather than basing their sense of identity on ethnic consideration, Christians should regard themselves as united with the body of the Church. Two word studies are included, as well as a brief examination of general background and structure Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: kheph416

Ephesians 5:1-16
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A 3 page example expository sermon based on this passage. No other sources cited.
Filename: khep5.rtf

Ephesians 5:18-21 And The Holy Spirit
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A 3 page paper that responds to this question: "Why only believers who are under the control of the Holy Spirit can evidence the joy, thanksgiving and submission presented in this passage?" The writer cites other Scripture to demonstrate the need for total submission to the Spirit and emphasizes the joy the believer feels when following the commands in this passage. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGeph5s.RTF

Epitome of the Iconoclastic Seventh Synod
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A 3 page essay that discusses what this document is, who wrote it and what it meant to Christians in the eighth century. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khicon7s.rtf

Erasmus
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This 10 page paper discusses whether or not Erasmus was a typical humanist of his day and concludes that he was not. Also describes Erasmus's interaction with Martin Luther. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: HVErasms.rtf

Erasmus and Luther
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A 7 page paper which compares Erasmus' 'Fraise of Folly' to Luther's 'To the Christian Nobility of the German Nation.' Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.
Filename: RAerasms.rtf

Erasmus, Luther & De Sale
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A 7 page research paper that offers 2 short essays. The first is on the debate between Erasmus and Luther concerning free will and the second contrasts and compares the tone and writing style of Luther and Francis De Sales in regards to the existence and nature of Purgatory. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: kheldes.rtf

Eternal Life
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It is understood that the death and rebirth phenomenon is representative of a spiritual transformation. This 7 page paper explores the issues of death, resurrection and eternal life as presented by Kenneth Kramer in The Sacred Art Of Dying and Hans Kung's Eternal Life? : Life After Death As a Medical, Philosophical, and Theological Problem. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: KTetrlfe.wps

Eternity
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A 5 page paper discussing the relevancy of time and eternity in relationship to a supreme being, or God. The issues discussed are essentially based on the essay titled 'Timeless Eternity' by Brain Davies. The theories discussed address the essential quality of time which is a highly opinionated reality. If time is nothing more than an illusion then God does not exist in any form within such confines as a time frame. The theories addressed within Davies essay are all essentially confining the divine essence and the subject of eternity within human ideas which address the reality of time. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Divetern.wps

Ethical Implications Of The Sacraments
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This 6 page paper discusses Michael Downey's book chapter entitled "Christian Living: The Sacraments and the Liturgy." The essay begins with an introduction to living a sacramental life. It continues with examples of the ethical implications of the seven Sacraments of the Roman Catholic Church. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PGethsc.RTF

Ethnographic Research
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A 6 page paper. The first half of this paper explains and describes qualitative research, in general, and ethnographic research, in particular. The second part of the paper discusses why this research model would be useful in exploring children's perception of God through their art work. The writer cites certain literature that addressed children's concepts of God. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PGeth08.RTF

Eucharist As An Impetus For Social Change In India
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A 6 page paper about Christianity in the Third World with emphasis on India. Using student-provided sources, the essay focuses on the works of George Soares-Prabhu. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PGindprb.rtf

Eucharist Comparison
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A 5 page research paper/discussion of the meaning of the Eucharist. Christians, of all denominations, Roman Catholic, Protestant or Greek Orthodox, agree that the primary sacraments, specifically baptism and the Eucharist, form symbolize their common and fundamental beliefs and, in essence, the church itself (Senn 288). Through the power of the Eucharist and the act of eating and drinking together, this social rite of sharing a meal brings the congregation into communion with each other; however, communion is much more than a social ritual, as it is also associated with the gift of “grace” that brings the “believer into a saving relationship with God in Christ” (Senn 288). As this suggests, by examining the meaning and celebratory specifics of the Eucharist in the various branches of Christianity, it becomes clear that while specifics of the rituals associated with the Eucharist differ, the fundamental theological meanings of these sacraments are very similar. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: kheucom.rtf

Eucharist in the Early Church
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A 9 page research paper that examines the Eucharist and how the ritual of communion originated in early church practice. The writer examines pertinent scripture and historical writing. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: khhost.rtf

Eugen Rosenstock-Huessy's "I Am An Impure Thinker": Symbolic Speech
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6 pages in length. The nucleus of Eugen Rosenstock-Huessy works is found where the two great themes of speech and time intersect: where the right word must be spoken at the right time. The right word at the right time is a matter of symbolic communication or myth. Designating the essence of Rosenstock-Huessy's vision "the right word spoken at the right time" as symbolic speech allows one to better understand the significance of his meaning. By examining certain chapters of the text "I Am An Impure Thinker," the writer will attempt to discern the various associations that apply to Rosenstock-Huessy's symbolic speech. No additional sources cited.
Filename: TLCeugen.wps

Euthanasia and the Christian Perspective
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An 8 page paper which examines the Christian view of euthanasia. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAuch.rtf

Euthanasia from the Christian Perspective
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A 10 page paper examining how the Christian needs to perceive euthanasia. King David, the man after God’s own heart, wrote in Psalm 139: “All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be” (v. 16). This is a comforting verse when lamenting the untimely death of a loved one, but it also can be seen as speaking directly to the issue of euthanasia. It is God who creates us, it is God who gives us life. It also should be God who decides when that life ends. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: KSeuthanChrist.rtf

Evangelism
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An 11 page paper that begins with definitions of evangelism, including the four characteristics of evangelical Christians. This is followed by a history of evangelism including a discussion about how Luther, Zwingli and Calvin interpreted the Lord's Supper. The writer discusses the first missionaries to India and China and also comments on Billy Graham. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: PGevng4.RTF

Evangelium vitae/Nos. 1-78
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A 4 page essay that summarizes and analyzes the first sections of Pope John Paul II's eleventh encyclical, Evangelium vitae, which is addressed "To the Bishops, Priests and Deacons, Men and women religious, lay Faithful and all People of Good Will." As this indicates, John Paul is not simply emphasizing the Church's expectations for Catholics in this document, but rather he discusses the fundamental values that define our times as they apply to the "Value and Inviolability of Human Life" and in so doing addresses the entirety of humanity. In making this appeal, the pope grounds his argument not only in scripture, but in logical and astute observations of the human condition that are persuasive and compelling. No additional sources cited.
Filename: kh178.rtf

Evangelium vitae/Nos. 78-105
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A 4 page essay that addresses Pope John Paul II's eleventh encyclical, Evangelium vitae. The writer describes its principal framework as contrasting ideas of a "culture of life" versus concept that the pope associates with a "culture of death" (EV 87). This examination of the closing sections of the pope's encyclical looks specifically at John Paul's recommendations for advancing the "Gospel of life" (EV 78). No additional sources cited.
Filename: kh78105.rtf

Evangelizing People
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A 10 page research essay discussing the definitions of evangelizing and the procedures used by some groups. Some organizations provide their evangelists with a script, some that focus on Church-based outreach programs include full programs with manuals and tapes, others offer a list of suggestions anyone can use. The general opinion is that every Christian must be an evangelist sharing the good news of Jesus. Obstacles to the process of evangelism in today's world are also offered.
Filename: Evang.wps

Eve, Subordinate or Equal?
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A 13 page research paper that examines the story of Eve's creation in Genesis 2:4-25. The writer offers a comprehensive analysis of this passage that includes textual, historical and literary analysis. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: khevese.rtf

Evidence of Christ's Resurrection
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A 2 page paper that discusses evidence of Christ's Resurrection. A common sense approach is taken by the writer with reference to specific Books in the Bible. No bibliography.
Filename: Resev.wps

Evil in a World Created by God, Who is Good
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A 3 page discussion of how evil can exist in a world created by a God who is good. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAevilww.rtf

Evolution & Christian Theology
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A 7 page research paper that examines whether or not Christian theology can accommodate scientific theories about the evolution. The writer, citing the emerging science of chaos and complexity theory, argues that science and theology can be reconciled. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khevocom.rtf

Evolution and Religion
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An 8 page paper which compares and contrasts the theory of evolution with three religions. The religions discussed are Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: RAevolution.wps

Evolution of Christianity from Judaic Roots
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A 10 page research paper that investigates Christianity's Judaic origins and how early Christianity diverged from Judaism to become a separate religion. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: khechju.rtf

Evolution of modern religion
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A 6 page research paper that discusses the evolution of religion from animism to the world's modern religions. The writer delineates what is known about this process. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khanirel.rtf

Examining Religion
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This 3 page paper answers many questions about religion, and in particular the Bible. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: HVExReli.rtf

Exclusivism vs. Inclusivism: An Examination of the Question of Who Will Reach Heaven
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A 4 page review of this critical question. The author examines Ronald Nash's book "Is Jesus the Only Savior" to define the concepts of inclusivism and exclusivism and to reject the first and accept the second. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPrlgExclusivism.rtf

Excommunicating Galileo
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A 4 page paper which examines how and why Galileo should have been excommunicated from the Church. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAexgal.rtf

Exegeses Of Antioch And Alexandria
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A 9 page paper that explains the controversy between the Antiochene exegeses and the Alexandrine exegeses in the first few centuries. One was literal, one was allegorical. The early church fathers were trying to answer questions like what the purpose of Scripture was and the divine/human nature of Jesus. The essay provides background on the development of the Christian school in Alexandria and the city's importance in the world. The arguments of each side are presented. The issue found itself discussed in the different councils. The question the writer eventually answers is: Was the controversy between the Alexandrines and the Antiochenes resolved by the early 5th century? Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PGexgcv.rtf

Exegesis - Faith In Galatians
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A 10 page paper. When Paul spoke of faith in terms of righteousness, did he mean faith in Christ or faith of Christ, i.e., Christ's faithfulness? This is the emphasis of this essay. The essay begins with an introduction to Galatians. Issues discussed include the difference in Paul's opinions of the law found between Galatians and Romans, which have been explained using the concept of covenantal nomism by some authors. The writer comments on the five questions Paul asks the Galatians at the beginning of Chapter 3. The definitions of pistis, pisteuo, peitho and pistis Christou are explained. Numerous verses are included to support the conclusions of other writers. The writer presents a conclusion related to the catalyst question at the end. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PGgalat.rtf

Exegesis / The Infancy Gospel Of Thomas
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An 8 page exegesis of one line from the work titled 'The Infancy Gospel of Thomas.' The line is illustrated in its simplest form, at first. This is followed by an examination of secondary sources which discuss 'The Infancy Gospel of Thomas,' both in an analysis as they relate to the line presented, as well as in an illustration of the content. This is followed by an explanation of what the line may well mean and what one of the interpretations may be. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: inGospel.doc