Religion and the Treatment of Others
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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.
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Religion and Third World Politics
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A 10 page paper which examines religion in third world countries as it involves politics. The paper presents an argument that religion should not be involved in controlling the people in the third world countries. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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RELIGION IN MODERN SOCIETY
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This 4 page paper discusses why Robert Bellah's thesis in Habits of the Heart are not applicable in today's society and that his claims are biased and faulty. Examples given. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Religion in Public Schools
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A 3 page paper which provides the pros and cons of religion in public schools. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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RELIGION IN SCHOOLS -- AND LEGISLATION
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This 4-page paper examines legislation as it pertains to religion in schools. In addition to examining current trends on this topic, the paper also examines some historical trends as well. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Religion in Society
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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.
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Religion in the Modern World
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This 9 page paper is written in three parts. The first part looks at what is meant by religion and considers various definitions. The second part looks at the role of religion in modern society. The third section considers whether or not secularization may be seen as progress. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
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Religion in the School System
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This is a 5 page position paper discussing the issue of religion within the school system. Religion within the school system has historically been accepted until the last half century when religions within the United States became more diverse and the freedom of religious expression became more prominent. Slowly religion was withdrawn from the schools by common school advocates who believed that one system should be utilized across the country. When religion began to disappear from the school system many critics believed that the moral standards of students began to decrease and taking religion out of education resulted in many aspects of literature and history being taught out of context. In 1995, President Clinton released policies on religious expression within the public schools system which basically mandated that students were allowed to pray and discuss religions freely throughout the day and use school facilities to hold religious meetings before and after the scheduled curriculum. Public schools however were not mandated to include prayer times within the school day and those who tried to instigate such policies were opposed. If public schools are truly public however and include those who have religious affiliations but are economically not able to attend private schools, then considerations should be made for this portion of the population and reflecting all aspects of all religions should be considered allowing for prayer times throughout the school day. For those who do not wish to utilize these times for prayer, the time could be used for study while at the same time the students would be learning about other religions and religious tolerance. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Religion in the Schools
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A 4 page discussion of the controversy surrounding teaching religion in our schools. This paper reviews the pros and cons as is reflected in case law. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Religion/Ancient Times to the Middle Ages
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A 3 page essay that argues briefly tracks the development of religion from ancient times through to the Middle Ages, arguing that the purposes and concepts behind religion did not change remarkably during this time, but rather that religion continued to be used to rationalize political control. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Religion: A Mirror of Prevalent Social Beliefs
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A 5 page contention that religion does not act only to change and challenge prevalent social beliefs and behaviors but, because it is an evolutionary phenomena, it also acts to mirror and support those attitudes. The author of this paper utilizes the current evolving religious attitude regarding homosexuality as a support for this contention. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Religious Abuse of Women
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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.
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Religious And Racial Stereotyping: Causes Many Problems In Today's Culture
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4 pages in length. To define someone based upon the prevalence of social typecasting is to fail to see that person as an individual of a larger cultural community. Contemporary society has not learned its lesson from past generations whose stereotypical attitudes have caused significant social unrest; rather, the predominance of religious and racial bias in today's world illustrates the reason why a tremendous cultural chasm still exists with various holy sectors and ethnic populations. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Religious Faith, Politics and Culture
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This 3 page paper discusses whether or not a society is better or worse when it is a theocracy; the paper differentiates between organized religion and faith. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Religious Freedom
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The opening words of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution read: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof". This 5 page paper explores the implications of the 'establishment clause' and 'free exercise' clause, as they pertain to certain court cases. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Religious Groups as Communities
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An eight page paper which considers the hypothesis that religious groups fulfil all the criteria to allow them to be defined as communities. The writer looks at Jewish, Muslim and Pagan groups in order to support the hypothesis. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Religious Identity in Medieval Iberia
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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.
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Religious Plurality Views
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A 4 page paper that explains four views: mutual opposition, exclusivism, inclusivism, and pluralism. The writer comments on whether each view promotes tolerance and diversity. A brief discussion of religion and science is provided and each of the four views is related to these debates. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Religious terrorism
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A six page paper on Christian religious terrorism, with specific reference to the Lambs of Christ anti-abortion group, and a comparison to terrorism perpetrated by Muslim fundamentalists. Bibliography lists 6 sources
Filename: JLlambs.rtf

Restoration Of The Sistine Chapel
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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.
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Role Of Christianity In Politics
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A 4 page paper. The stimulus statement suggested that the "myth of Christian uniqueness and absolutism affects the rest of the world…." The writer argues against this and the continuing statement and states it is no myth that Western civilization was founded on the tenets of Christianity. The writer discusses Christian values found in democracy and the social contract in relation to democracy and comments on the small number of immigrants who intentionally violate the social contract. Citing an author, the writer questions the type of society that would emerge from non-Christian fanatic position. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Roots Of The Arab-Israeli Conflict
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8 pages in length. The writer discusses how there are many elements to the Arab-Israeli conflict that have continued to keep it in the forefront of political consideration. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Saintliness: The Four Criteria Enumerated by William James and Their Application to the Thirteenth Century Poet Rumi
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A 5 page discussion of the four criteria of saintliness as enumerated by the early twentieth century philosopher William James in his book “The Varieties of Religious Experience”. The author explores each of these criteria then applies them to Rumi as he is revealed in Annemarie Schimmel’s “Rumi’s World” (a book originally published in 1993 as “I Am Wind You Are Fire”. No additional sources are listed.
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Salvador Dali: The Struggle Between Religion and Science
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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.
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Sam Harris/End of Faith
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A 5 page essay that offers a book review and discussion of Harris's The End of Faith, Religion, Terror and the Future of Reason, which, first of all, examines the areas of the author's argument in which, Harris is shockingly frank, but undeniably correct, before addressing the point at which Harris strays into propositions that are not only shocking but antithetical to humanistic goals. No additional sources cited.
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Same-Sex Marriage in the Catholic Church
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A 4 page paper discussing the effects that the question of same-sex marriage has had on the Catholic Church. The Church always has condemned homosexuality as a sin; it has no choice but to oppose same-sex marriage as well. Presently, the Church takes no direct action against homosexuals. Indeed, it condemns discrimination against gay and lesbian people. Nevertheless, it is unyielding in its position and finds itself running afoul of changing political views in several of the world’s developed nations. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KSrelCathGayMar.rtf

Samuel P. Huntington's "The Clash Of Civilizations": Critiques
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16 pages in length. While popular in virtually every political circle, Samuel P. Huntington's The Clash of Civilizations is not supported by everyone who reads the author's sometimes-scathing and judgmental assertions of global cultural discord. The writer provides Islamic critiques of his thesis, as well as discusses various issues that relate to cultural discord, such as nationalism and the Islamic Jihad. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
Filename: TLCclash.rtf

Samuel P. Huntington: “The Clash of Civilizations”
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This is a ten page paper which discusses "The Clash of Civilizations" and examines its validity when comparied to current world affairs. The bibliography has 1 source.
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Sasanid culture in Persia and Zapotec culture in Mesomerica”
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A seven page paper which compares the Sasanids of Persia with the Zapotecs of Mesomerica in terms of their social organisation, religious and culture beliefs and military policies. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Satyagraha and Buddhism
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A paper which considers Gandhi's satyagraha in terms of Tibetan Buddhism, with reference to its value as both a spiritual concept and a means of political struggle. Bibliography lists 2 sources
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Saudi Arabia - Infant Mortality High (Proposed purchase of respiratory equipment.
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(10 pp) Infant mortality rate (IMR) is a sensitive index of the general health and welfare of the population of a nation. It is an indicator of effectiveness of health services. Cause-specific mortality rate data is useful in planning and evaluation of strategies designed to address high IMR. This is because the starting point of a sequence of events leading to death is known and death can be avoided or postponed by preventing the initiating cause. In Saudi Arabia 75% of infant mortality could be avoided. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Scandal In The Roman Catholic Church
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This 4 page paper responds to the question: Do the actions of the Church in covering up child sexual abuse by priests reflect organized crime or corporate crime? The writer begins by defining criminal enterprise, organized crime and corporate crimes. The writer then presents the available data on the incidence of child abuse by priests. The writer comments on child abuse by members of other organizations but points to the power of the Church to cover it up more successfully. The writer then presents and answer to the question and justification for that conclusion. Data included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Semiological Analysis of a Television Show -- “Touched by an Angel”
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This 5 page report discusses the semiologic aspects of the prime-time television show “Touched by an Angel.” In contemporary popular culture, television serves as one of the best possible representations of how it is possible to understand larger realities about society and social beliefs via the stories told and symbols presented. The popular prime-time show “Touched by an Angel” illustrates such a process. The show is almost an ancient morality play in which the players learn greater truths about themselves and the world in which they live. The symbols and signals presented as a common denominator in each episode fit into a number of the assumptions made by Western humanity regarding “seeing the light” and personal redemption. Bibliography lists one source.
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Separation Of Church And State
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The separation of church and state is guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States as a means to preserving religious freedom. This 10 page paper explores the reasons why the Church should not be allowed to enter into politics. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Sexuality in adolescents
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A paper which looks at the way in which different cultures regard sexual development and behaviour in young people, with particular reference to western and Muslim cultures. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Should Churches Be Taxed - Should The Government Fund Medical Research
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This 3 page essay responds to two very divergent questions - Should churches be taxed like businesses. Should the government fund more medical research? Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Should Churches Have to Pay Taxes?
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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.
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Should The Church Be Marginal To Society
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A 10 page paper that begins with a report on the Prime Minister's actions to save Westminster Abbey in 1941. The essay discusses the role of the church in society and the attempt of many to push the church further to the edges of society instead of being central to it. The writer discusses the Kingdom of God, the effect of globalization on the role of the church and comments on the role of Christians in today's world. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Should the U. S. Government Fund Faith-Based Social Services?
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5 pages. This controversial paper will approach both sides of the argument as to whether social service programs that are religion and church-based should be allowed to be eligible for government funding. There are strong arguments on both sides. This paper will explain why faith-based social services should not be eligible for any government assistance and why the author supports that view. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Sin, Sanctimony & Satire - John Updike's A Month of Sundays
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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.
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SJ Gould and creation science
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A five page paper which considers SJ Gould's perception of true science, creation science and religion, as exemplified in his work Bully for Brontosaurus. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Social Problems in America as a Result of the Deterioration of Organized Religion
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This 9 page paper provides an overview of this subject. Three sections are on sexual mores, crime, and drug abuse. An extensive outline is included. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Sociology's Approach To Understanding The Nature & Character Of Religion
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3 pages. The connection between sociology and religion is unmistakable; without question, these two elements of existence are distinctly intertwined within the framework of every global society. Indeed, without religious inclusion, which is truly a key component to contemporary living, the world as it is today would cease to exist. Sociology's approach to understanding the nature and character of religion begins as far back as the Stone Age and reaches as far forward as the Space Age, for there is not a single episode of life that has occurred without the presence of religion. The writer discusses these concepts as they are effectively addressed in Joel M. Charon's 'The Meaning of Sociology: A Reader.' No additional sources cited.
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Stem Cell Research & Ethics
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An 8 page essay that summarizes and discusses the various ethical arguments that surround the debate over whether or not stem cell research is justifiable. The writer, citing both biological and philosophical arguments, feels that stem cell research is ethically sound and defensible. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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stice In Public Education: Discrimination
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Ju An 8 page paper. There are three general elements in this paper. First, there is a discussion of the growing diversity in the public schools and the discrimination that exists against "minority" students; next, is a discussion of what the Bible says about discrimination and justice; third, there are recommendations regarding changing the situation. Data are provided. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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