Native Americans And Health Care
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A 5 page discussion of the relevance of traditional Native American cultural dictates to the effectiveness of health care professionals. Discusses the importance of recognizing traditional cultural dictates and being both receptive to those dictates and willing to modify ones approaches in consideration of them. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: NAnurse.wps

Native Indian Life & Survival During the Early Colonial Era
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A 3 page article review in which the writer examines an author's discussion of the White men who first came to America and failed miserably at imitating Native Indian lifestyles and wound up dying from cold winters, malnutrition, etc;-- Simply because they tried to do things their "own way"-- and not follow the example of those who had already lived there successfully for so many centuries. Although the article itself is no longer available, the essay provides excellent analysis and makes for worthwhile reading on the subject. No Bibliography.
Filename: Natives.wps

Native Indian Poetry 'Vision' / Importance Of The Rainbow
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A 1 page expletive essay on the poem The Vision. The author writes about their feelings of what the poem means and is trying to explain.
Filename: Vision.doc

Natural Selection
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A 5 page overview and analysis of Darwin's proposal of the theory of natural selection. Presents the proposition that the theory of natural selection had actually been around well before Darwin's publication of Origin of the Species. Presents the view that the theory of natural selection is, in essence, a selfishness on the part of an organism to reproduce. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Natsel.doc

Noah Was A Righteous Man
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A 4 page essay arguing that Noah was indeed a righteous man. Citations from the Torah and the Holy Bible are offered as support. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Noah.wps

Noah's Ark and the Great Deluge
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A 7 page paper exploring the story of Noah's ark and the great flood. The writer examines various theories about the tale including possible scientific proof of the flood's existence. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Floodmyt.wps

Northern California Myth
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A 3 page paper that discusses myths about Northern California, wilderness, fog, overshadowed by San Francisco, etc. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khncalm.rtf

Nouwen & Spirituality
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This 4 page essay reviews Henri J.M. Nouwen's Reaching Out The Three Movements of the Spiritual Life. The book is discussed primarily in terms of how it can enhance spirituality. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Nouwen.wps

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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A 10 page paper reviewing journal articles discussing the disorder. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) has been thought to be rare until only recently, but it is estimated to hold at least 2 million hostages. Characterized by obsessive thoughts that drive the compulsion to act in a self-prescribed manner, the manifestations of the disorder are collectively seen as bizarre behavior. Drug therapy has been found to aid in overall therapy efforts and is most effective when combined with behavior therapy. OCD involves the basal ganglia that are also connected with other movement disorders, and it has been found to be genetically linked to Tourette's syndrome. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: Obscomp.wps

Odysseus: Evolution And Fundamental Importance
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5 pages in length. The authors of the student's class texts have varied in chronological time as well as and historical, political and religious perspective. They all, in some meaningful way, endeavor to define for their reader the nature of man. Despite the diversity of time and circumstance, each of the texts seems to illustrate some of the base characteristics of human nature. Tracing Odysseus' evolution and fundamental importance through The Odyssey provides for a significantly better understanding of mortal limitations, truth, honesty and the desire to achieve and uphold one's righteousness. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TLCOdyss.rtf

Oedipus And Antigone: Significance Of Teiresias
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3 pages in length. Teiresias' significance in Oedipus and Antigone speaks to the importance of prophecy as it exists in Greek mythology. Teiresias, a famous Thebian prophet, gained his special powers as a trade-off for the blindness Athena cast upon him for accidentally seeing her bathing. Now bestowed with the ability to prognosticate, Teiresias's foretelling becomes an instrumental component in many characters' lives, not the least of which were found in Oedipus and Antigone. The messages Teiresias deliver are not always what the recipients wanted to hear; however, the truth that resides in his disclosures often seeks to alter a given character's entire existence for the better, which establishes Teiresias' most significant contribution to each play. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TLCTeiresias.rtf

Oedipus Imagery in Modern life
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A 5 page research paper that, first of all, review the Oedipus myth, and then explores the various ways that Oedipal imagery can be see in today's culture -- in film, advertising, fiction and art. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: khoedim.rtf

Oedipus, A Tragic Hero
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This 3 page paper examines the story of Oedipus Rex and how he is a tragic hero, according to Aristotle's concept. The story of Oedipus Rex, and its cathartic effect, is discussed. No bibliography.
Filename: SA529O.rtf

Of Gods And Heroes In The Modern World
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Joseph Campbell, in his 1972 book, Myths To Live By, argued that the individual in search of spirituality through myths must disengage from the elementary idea by recognizing each image of God is merely a symbol of the beliefs held by a culture and is representative of all beliefs stemming from that same mystery. This 15 page paper argues that myth is more than a symbol or a format for storytelling - it includes the seeds of change. Through the development of myths, the modern individual may be able to impact the future as well as to provide meaning to the present. Bibliography lists 6 sources, all by Joseph Campbell.
Filename: KTmthcmb.wps

On the Brink of 2000, Is the Apocalypse Now?
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A 7 page essay that examines and compares apocalyptic views and beliefs as the world stands on the brink of the third millennium. Included are traditional Christian views on the Rapture and the Second Coming of Christ, along with a look at a few religions and beliefs born of the twentieth century. Also included is a brief discussion of the detrimental effects that may result from prophetic interpretation as in the case of David Koresh and the Branch Davidians. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: LCTheEnd.doc

Origins of the Santa Claus Legend
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A 10 page paper discussing the history behind the legend of Santa Claus and the traditions accepted in American culture today. The writer attempts to put into perspective the life of Nicholas of Myra and the good deeds that brought him to fame. Nicholas' became legendary after committing a number of acts of kindness, including destroying the temple of Artemis in Patara. Critics argue that Nicholas' was not a humanitarian, but a religious zealot. The writer attempts to answer this charge, while also presenting the legend's importance in European and American traditions. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Claus.wps

Ovid & Hesiod/Creation Myths
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A 5 page research paper/essay in which the writer contrasts and compares the creation stories of Hesiod and Ovid. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khovidhe.rtf

PANDORA’S BOX AND INFLUENCE ON MODERN TIMES
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This 9 page paper examines the story of Pandora's Box, the Grecian Myth, and discusses how the themes have been used throughout literature and the arts in modern times. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTpandor.rtf

Passover and the Exodus
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In this paper, the writer looks at the Passover ritual and the Biblical account of the Exodus with reference to historical, geographical, cultural and archaeological factors. The paper comprises seven pages and has six sources listed in the bibliography.
Filename: JLpassver

Paul / Was He An Enemy Of Women?
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A 5 page research paper which examines both sides of the issue of whether Paul actually wrote 1 Corinthians 14: 34-35 which prohibits women from taking an active part in the early Christian church. The writer favors the argument set forth by Kharises that these verses were not written by Paul and were actually an interpolation added perhaps centuries after Paul wrote this letter to the early Christian church in Corinth. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Paulen.wps

Pentheus and Dionysus
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A five page paper which looks at the differences between Pentheus and Dionysus, with particular reference to the concept of duality and the sacrificial nature of Pentheus' death. Bibliography lists 1 source
Filename: JLbacch.rtf

Pharisees, Essenes, & Sadducees / Second Temple Period
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A 9 page research paper on the emergence of the above sects from 44 B.C.E. to 70 A.D. The writer presents a comparison of these philosophies to the 'Jewish mind' or consciousness developed since biblical times and concludes with a comparison of these influences with today's Jewish consciousness. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: 2temple.rtf

Phoenix Rising As Metaphor
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An 8 page paper. The focus of this paper is women who become divorced in midlife years and using the concept of the rising phoenix as a spiritual metaphor for their recovery. The paper begins by discussing the myth of the phoenix and its meaning in ancient Egypt and in the early days of Christianity. The phoenix rises anew from the ashes of destruction, destruction that is of its own making. The writer discuses and describes how the symbolism of the mythical phoenix can be applied to women who suddenly become single in their middle age years. The paper also comments on the effects of such a divorce on young and adult children as well as the negative consequences of midlife divorce on the woman's health. The paper leads up to concluding the concept of the mythical phoenix can be used as a spiritual metaphor for these women. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PGphnx.rtf

Physics & Religion
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A 5 page overview of the science of physics and its relation to religion. Addresses the question of whether or not physics is 'real' and its limitations. Emphasizes the works of Pythagoras who weaves an interesting blend of religion and the sciences. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Physrel.wps

Politics Of The Nation-State & The Indigenous People Of Australia
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An 11 page paper that considers the extent to which the book From Time Immemorial: Indigenous Peoples and State Systems by R. Perry addresses the relationship between the nation-state and the aboriginal communities of Australia, and provides specific examples to round out Perry's limited perspective. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Austin~1.wps
Filename: Austin~1.wps

Poverty Theories & The Church / Economic Justice For All ?
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A 4 page look at how the Church has criticized the government for putting politics before the welfare of children and their families. The involvement of specific religious leaders, the role of charity & justice, and the importance of taking a stronger stance on social reform are discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Povebibl.wps

Power Structure Issues in Ancient Greece
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This 4 page paper looks at power-structure in Ancient Greece. Ovid's Metamorphoses is referred to extensively. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA726pow.rtf

Privileges of Jews in Ancient Rome
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This 9 page report discusses the special privileges and immunities offered to Jews through ancient Roman law. The writer discusses the atmosphere that existed in ancient Rome for the Jewish community and notes the observations of historians of the time. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Jewsrome.wps

Psychoanalytic Understanding and Myths, Folktales, and Narrative
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This 20 page report discusses the fact that modern psychoanalysis is a multifaceted discipline that depends on classic Freudian explanations as well as more contemporary empirical practices. Social scientists, researchers into human psychology, writers, and even “pop psychologists” have demonstrated an affinity for the mythological and heroic aspects of the human psyche. Individuals have been able to gain a better understanding of and appreciation for their own capabilities through their association with a particular culture, classic mythology, or spiritualism. As it is used and referenced in the practice of psychoanalysis, cultural myth and narrative serve to offer greater insights into collective human thinking. Bibliography lists 18 sources.
Filename: BWpsymy2.wps

Psychology & Religious Conversion
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A 25 page piece that postulates that not only are religions practicing conversions, but that the psychology profession must take a look at how that affects their business. Two case studies are provided which talk directly to the hypothesis, and an additional discussion makes the subject "real." Bibliography lists 19 sources.
Filename: Conversio.wps

Rabbi Soloveitchik's 'Halakhic Man' / Ethics and a Perspective on Time
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A 5 page research paper that examines the theological philosophy of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik as discussed in his book Halakhic Man. Soloveitchik's description of the Halakhic man shows that the past and the future leave their imprint on the ethically sensitive individual. Conversely, the ethics of the individual also influence that person's perception of time, giving him or her a broader view that transcends the meaning of the given moment. The writer argues that this philosophy can provide a firm basis for making ethical decisions and uses the persecution of the Jews during World War II as an example of a real life situation that called for ethical decisions. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Perstime.wps

Rabbit Boss: A View of Ritual and the Notion of the Savage
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the book Rabbit Boss by Thomas Sanchez and compares and contrasts the anesthetic sense of ritual with the notion of the savage and savage acts experienced by the Washo and the migrating settlers. No additional sources cited.
Filename: MHRabbit.wps

Reincarnation / Philosophical Theories & Religious Doctrines
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A 12 page research paper on the concept of reincarnation. Various terms (i.e., Metempsychosis, Transmigration, Metensomatosis, etc;) are defined and arguments both supporting and refuting the recycling of life are assessed. A number of well-document historical philosophies are evaluated in light of specific, relevant concepts found in religions like : Buddhism, Brahamanism, and more. It is largely concluded that since one cannot remember nor gain anything from their "previous" life-- the very idea can be invalidated. Bibliography lists 5+ sources.
Filename: Reincarn.wps

Religion and 'Magic'
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A 6 page paper that considers the magico-religious elements of a number of primal religions and compares them practices in Catholicism. This paper utilizes information presented by Kenneth Kuykendal and others to demonstrate the importance of magic and ritual in religion.
Filename: Magicrel.wps

Religion and the Patterns of Morality
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In this age of increased crime and public decadence in and out of the White House and Senate, it is easy to understand the need to incorporate a sense of morality within the context of politics. Moral action is perhaps a necessary ingredient that appears to be missing, or, at the least, diminished. Former President Reagan stated that he felt that Americans need religion because we are imperfect and our government needs the church because only those humble enough to admit they are sinners can bring democracy the tolerance it requires in order to survive. This 5 page paper proposes that this statement is reflective of a belief that religion is able to influence the patterns of morality by animating moral behavior within the context of government or political policies. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KTpatern.wps

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.
Filename: Sistine.wps

Richard White's 'The Roots of Dependency'
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A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the life and work of White and reflects on the major themes in his The Roots of Dependency. White's book essentially discusses the subsistence, environment and social change among Native American tribes in his work The Roots of Dependency. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: Whitero.doc

Ritual and sacrifice in Spenser’s Epithalamion
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A paper which looks at the concepts of ritual, sacrifice and violence in Spenser's poem Epithalamion, with specific reference to the magical and metaphysical associations of blood sacrifice and defloration, and how this is relevant to the importance of marriage within the social order. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: JLepithal.rtf

Robert Goldman/ Gods, Priests and Warriors
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A 5 page overview of Robert Goldman's Gods, Priests and Warriors, which offers insight into one of the world's great collections of mythology, the Sanskrit masterpiece, the Mahabharata. Goldman perspective on the Mahabharata concerns the fact that in this massive epic, there is a disproportionate amount of text devoted to the histories and exploits of one particular priestly clan, the Bhrgus or Bhargavas. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khbhrgus.wps

Role of the Feminine in Ancient Creation Myth
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A 3 page essay that contrasts and compares 3 creation stories. In ancient creation mythology, the role of feminine deities, and women in general, is to provide a sense of conflict, which serves to both heighten the drama of the story as well as provide a rationale that justifies the societal status quo of male domination. This pattern is evident in three ancient creation myths, “Enuma Elish” (ancient Babylonian epic), Hesiod’s “Theogony,” and Book of Genesis (ancient Hebrew). No additional sources cited.
Filename: kheehes.rtf