Storytelling and Evangelical Media / Robert Schuller
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A 5 page research paper exploring the effectiveness of Schuller’s TV ministry and the communications theories behind his storytelling narrative. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: Cnschulr.wps

Summary and Evaluation of Philip Yancey's Book, "Where Is God When It Hurts?"
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A 5 page paper which summarizes and evaluates Christian author Philip Yancey's inspirational book, "Where Is God When It Hurts?"
Filename: TGgodhur.wps

Terrorism
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This is a 5 page paper which discusses the definition of terrorism, how terrorists justify their acts, Samuel Huntingtons cultural paradigms, and the potential future of terrorism. The bibliography has 3 sources.
Filename: JHWarr.rtf

Terrorism Vs. National Liberation Organizations:
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This 6 page paper discusses the difference between a terrorist group and a National Liberation Orgnaization. This paper uses 5 specific terrorist organizations as examples. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: GSTerror.rtf

The 'Holy Church of Rome' - High Middle Ages Thru The 17th Century
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A 5 page paper relating to questions surrounding the development and attitudes of the Christian church in the evermore sophisticated world. No bibliography.
Filename: Jesush.wps

The Amish: Their Traditions and Folklore:
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This 9 page paper discusses the Amish culture from their beginings to their lifestyle. This paper examines a wide range of Amish traditions such as courtship and marraige, education, work, etc. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: GSAmish1.rtf

The Bible and medieval concepts of love, sex and marriage
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A paper which investigates the way in which the bible influenced concepts of love and sexuality in medieval times, and considers not only the specific rules and codes of social practice set out in the scriptures regarding sex and marriage, but also the way in which these affected the socio-economic structures of the time. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: JLbible.rtf

The Church Community and Family
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A 5 page paper which discusses how churches can help keep families together, and help them remain stronger, through a great deal of activities and involvement. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAchrchcm.wps

The Church Of Scientology – Cult Or Religion?
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A 45 page paper that discusses the issue of whether Scientology is a cult or a religion. The paper begins by defining the two words, then provides an overview of the growth of cults and religions in the 20th century. An historical overview of the beginning and expansion of the Church of Scientology is provided next, beginning with the publication of Dianetics: the Modern Science of Mental Health in 1950. Hubbard went on the lecture circuit almost immediately, opened a research foundation, opened the first Scientology church in 1954 and continued writing a great deal while he also began developing different techniques like auditing. Hubbard did not declare Scientology a religion until 1962 and even vacillated on the label after that. This essay reports the major principles of Scientology, the criticisms and lawsuits, and the tactics used by the church against those who criticize it. The essay then reviews the characteristics of a cult and those of a religion and draws a conclusion as to whether Scientology is a cult or a religion and why. Bibliography lists 40 sources.
Filename: PGscntl.rtf

The Convergence of the Systematic, the Biblical, and the Pastoral in a Unified Christian Belief
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This 6 page report discusses The Second Vatican Council’s Dogmatic Constitution on the Church (Lumen Gentium) and its call for unity. The Council and its outcomes resulted in major changes in the Church and the ways in which the Church was understood as well as the Church’s own definitions and recognition of the fundamental theological constructs. Three such constructs or unique areas of theology considered are the systematic, the biblical, and the pastoral and the ways in which such areas must converge in order to attain the goal of unity. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BWsecvat.wps

The Crusades
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A 4 page paper which examines the Crusades and discusses how it is the most important historical event influencing western civilization up till the 1500s. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAimc.rtf

The Crusades: Causes and Consequences
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A 3 page paper which briefly examines the causes and consequences of the Crusades. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAcrusad.rtf

The Deep Roots of Terrorism
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A 6 page review of Islamic terrorism and its root causes. The author contends that Muslim extremists are lashing out around the world and, as despicable as their actions are, the factors that have spurred them to action are anchored in the historical world stage. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPterHst.rtf

THE DOCTRINE OF GOD AS INTERPRETED AND VIEWED BY MCFAGUE, YOUNG, KAUFMAN
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This 12 page paper discusses the shift in paradigms facing Christianity in the next century. Based on the works of Sallie McFague, Pamela Young and Gordon Kaufman, theologies are discussed, examples given, quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MBmcfage.rtf

THE DYNAMICS OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CHRISTIANS AND THE ROMANS PRE AND POST CONSTANTINE
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This 4 page paper discusses, compares and contrasts the treatment of the Christians and Jews during the time preceeding and following the reign of Constantine.Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: MBctine.rtf

THE EFFECT OF THE PRINTING PRESS ON LUTHER’S REFORMATION PROCESS
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This 6 page paper discusses the effect of the printing press on the spread of the Reformation movement and Martin Luther's writings. Evidence given from various resources. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MBlthrprint.rtf

The Erosion of Traditional Values: The Importance of Judicial Nominations
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A 5 page contention that secularist ideologues are decaying our traditional values on topics such as marriage between man and woman, abortion, pledge of allegiance and saying "Under God". Supreme Court nominations are critical because when those that do not support our traditional values enter the Supreme Court they are given long-term power. Their decisions slowly and methodically change our law and our country. Bibliogrpahy lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPrlgDcy.rtf

The Evolving Dynamic of Terrorism In The 1990s
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14 pages in length. The foremost fundamental aspect of war is that of force; if the element of force did not exist, there would be no motivation for battle. With this in mind, it is relatively easy to apply this concept to the notion of terrorism, inasmuch as the ultimate goal of any terrorist is to obtain the desired commodity through drastic and often deadly means of force. By understanding this obvious correlation, one can effectively argue that without the support of force on their side, terrorists would not have the ability to pursue their violent protests, which – for the most part – have historically been political. Part of the problem is that terrorist activity demands to be noticed, a fact that ultimately constitutes the need for force. However, if the terrorist is not acknowledged, this may lead to the need for even greater force in order for the demands to be met. And the incessant cycle continues. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: TLCtrror.rtf

The Fallacies Of The Theory Of Evolution
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This 8 page paper briefly explains the theory of creation and the theory of evolution. The writer then argues there are numerous fallacies in the theory of evolution that evolutionists cannot explain. The invalidity of the theory of evolution is indicated by using scientific theories. For instance, the Theory of Causality says that 'whatever begins to exist had a cause.' This theory alone disproves the Big Bang theory. Other scientific arguments are used against evolution. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PGcrvev.rtf

The Great Awakening of American Religion
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This 12-page-paper presents a discussion about the Great Awakening in America that took place during the 1730's and 1740's. Bibliography lists four sources.
Filename: CWgreawa.wps

The idea of truth in Swift and St Augustine
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A paper which considers the differences and similarities between the ideas of truth as expressed in Swift's Gulliver's Travels and St Augustine's Confessions.
Filename: JLgull.rtf

The Importance Of Faith In Character Development
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In this 20 page paper the writer discusses the importance of character development in today's society. Following an introduction, the writer provides a description of character development, including a definition and the traits assigned to good character. The history of character development and education in the U.S. provides insight into the importance of this aspect of human behavior. Other sections include faith and character development and the principles of character development. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: PGchdev2.wps

The Importance of Religion to Politics in India
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This 7 page paper addresses the significance of religion in India and why secularism is both desired but problematic. The caste system is discussed. The problem is looked at sociologically through the eyes of theorists like Durkheim and Marx. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: SA422Ind.rtf

The Issue Of Abortion
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The Catholic church's stance on abortion is well known. It is a mortal sin. This 5 page paper argues that Catholic Church, although staunchly pro-life is going against its own precepts in not being pro-choice and allowing the individual to exercise their free will. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KTprocat.wps

The Jewish Response to Nazism in the Weimar, Nazi Germany and Nazi-Occupied Europe
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This is a 12 page paper discussing the Jewish response to Nazism from the 1920s to early 1940s in Germany and Europe. From the time after the First World War and the German defeat until the end of the Second World War and the defeat of the Nazis, the Jewish response to Nazism changed in intensity in accordance with the increasing persecution of the Jews by the Nazis and in perspective through political and economic means and eventually through armed and spiritual resistance. Politically, the Jews were well represented within the Weimar Republic which was the established form of governance after World War I. The Nazi Party used the poor Germany economy and the Jewish membership in the Weimar in their opposition and push against the Republic. Throughout the 1920s, the Nazi opposition against the Weimar and the Nazi open declaration to remove the Jews from Germany led many Jews to leave Germany for other parts of Europe, Britain and North America. When the Weimar ended in 1933 and Adolph Hitler and the Nazi Party had gained the political power in Germany, the Jewish business community on a national and an international basis devised an economic boycott of Germany with the hopes of ending the Hitler regime. This however only resulted in the Nazi’s further restrictions against the Jews and their transfer from their homes into Jewish ghettos throughout Germany and in Nazi-occupied Europe. Even within these ghettos, Jews responded with increasing armed and spiritual resistance which further intensified with the Nazi transfer of the Jews into the concentration and extermination camps as part of the process of Hitler’s “final solution”. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: TJJewsN1.rtf

The Lutherans Verses the Catholics: A Recap of History and Doctrine
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An 11 page overview of the history of the split between the Lutheran Church and the Catholics. Emphasizes the contributions of Martin Luther to the split, noting the importance of his 95 thesis detailing Catholic indulgences. Defines and discusses the importance of baptism, recognition of Christ as a savior, saints, and the concept of purgatory. Includes numerous Biblical quotes. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPcatholL.wps

The Nature and Use of Beliefs in an Increasingly Secular World
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This 15 page paper provides an overview of the nature and use of beliefs. This paper considers religious beliefs and traditional views as they are applied in this increasingly secular world. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: MHTradSy.rtf

The Palestinian/Israeli Conflict
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A 5 page overview of this long-lived concert. Tracing the conflict all the way back to the Christian crusades the author emphasizes there were no historical right or wrong. The solution, however, lies in a binational Israeli-Palestinian state. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPpales4.rtf

The Papal Monarchy
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This 6 page paper discuses papal primacy, papal power and the papal monarchy. Several issues and events are included, such as: the two phases of early Christianity, the spread of Christianity and the need for structure and unity, the Church's clerical hierarchy, the origins of papal primacy, how the papal monarchy was established, the investiture conflict, the founding of the Cluny monastery, which strictly adhered to the Benedictine Rule and the schism between the Eastern and Roman churches. Charlemagne's influence as well as the influence of specific popes are discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PGpapal.rtf

The Persecution of Ethnic Groups Throughout the Ages
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This 5 page paper focuses on three groups: the Huguenots in seventeenth century France, the Irish in Britain during the nineteenth century and the Jews in twentieth century Europe. Religious and political aspects of persecution are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA215hug.rtf

The Power of Prayer
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This 8 page paper provides an overview of data related to the impacts of the power of prayer. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: MHPrayer.rtf

THE PROBLEM WITH RELIGIOUS TEACHINGS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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This 3-page paper presents the argument that religion should not be taught in public schools. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: MTrelipubl.rtf

The Process of Canonization:
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This 5 page paper discusses the steps involved in making a person a saint within the Church. Also, this paper discusses how these events influence the view of believer's that God is indeed Divine. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: GSCanon1.rtf

The Prophet Muhammad: A Christian Perspective
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A 6 page discussion of the growing world pressure for Christians to acknowledge and even to accept the Prophet Muhammad and Islam. This paper notes the misperceptions and ignorance surround Islam which characterizes Christian understanding of the religion and to clarify those misunderstandings. At the same time, however, the author stands firm in the argument that Christians simply cannot accept Islam for to do so would be to renounce Christianity. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPIslmWs.rtf

The Provincial Alignment Dilemema of the Anglican Church in Bermuda
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A 20 page research paper which examines which association would be most beneficial to the Anglican Church in Bermuda-alignment with the Anglican Church in the United States, Canada or the West Indies. In discussing this issue, the writer looks at the historical and cultural associations that the island of Bermuda has with each of these three geographical areas. Bibliography contains 12 sources.
Filename: Provali.wps

The Psychological Role of Spirituality in Modern Life
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A 7 page paper which discusses how psychology relates to religion and spirituality and the role that spirituality plays in today's modern times. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: RAspirmod.wps

The Reformation
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This 5 page paper begins by identifying some of the events that occurred before the 16th century that paved the way for the Reformation, including some of the theologians who had already translated some of Scripture and who argued against specific actions of the Papacy. Some of the individuals discussed include Wycliffe, Hus, Luther, Erasmus, and Sir Thomas More. The writer comments on the importance of the printing press in the Reformation. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PGrefpr.RTF

The Relation Between Religion And Science In The Scientific Revolution
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5 pages in length. The writer discusses how Copernicus and Galileo were condemned for asserting that anything could carry more weight than religious thought. That religion and science were at significant odds is certainly an understatement; it was only a matter of time before Copernicus' 1543 publication of On the Revolution of the Heavenly Orbs was stricken from public consumption due to society's fear and ignorance. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCReligSci.rtf

The Removal of the Ten Commandments
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A 5 page paper which discusses the removal of the Ten Commandments from the Alabama State Courthouse. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAtencom.rtf

The Renaissance, Art, Religion, and Society
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A 3 page overview of the impact of the Renaissance on Art, Religion and Society. Notes the importance in the move away from the concept of papal primacy imposed by the Roman Catholic Church but emphasizes that even after the Reformation, the Protestant Revolution of the 1600s, art was still largely bound by the dictates of society. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPrenass.wps

The Rise Of Catholicism: 900 – 1420
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A 5 page paper. When Charlemagne died in 814, he left an empire that had no legal or administrative structure. What little stability existing during his time was shattered with the invasion of the Vikings. The Christian Crusades began shortly, a noble goal that soon turned to a crusade for wealth rather than its original purpose. This essay explains how the Church and the papacy gained such incredible power and wealth during this era, including the Inquisition and the eventual conflict between state and church. Information is based on Fiero's work. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PGcathrs.rtf

The Role of Israel in Jewish Identity in the Diaspora
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A 5 page discussion of the importance of Israel in terms of Jewish identity. The author emphasizes that Jewish identity exists in relation to a turbulent history of this region. The contention is presented that the creation of a binational Israeli-Palestinian state is imperative for both Jewish identity and Palestinian identity. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PPjewIsr.rtf

The Role of Religion and Geography in the Middle East
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This is a 5 page paper which examine the religions of Islam, Christianity and Judaism in the Middle East. The paper also addresses the significance of the geographic location of the region. The bibliography has 3 sources.
Filename: JHRole.rtf

The Role Of Religion In Israeli Government
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5 pages in length. It was three thousand years ago that the Jews made the Exodus from Egypt to their new homeland. Lead by Moses, who was instrumental in their departure from bondage, it was the beginning of what the Jewish political culture has become today. The writer discusses the role of religion in Israeli government from its inception. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCRlgIs.rtf

The role of the Church in Lithuanian democracy
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A paper which looks at the role and function of the Catholic church in Lithuania, both during and after the Soviet regime, and at the changing face of religious infrastructures in relation to democracy in Lithuania today. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: JLlithua.rtf