AA meeting
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A paper which describes and comments on an individual's attendance at a hypothetical AA meeting, and looks at the function performed by AA and similar programs within society. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: JL2AA.rtf

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.
Filename: Abpsyrel.wps

Abortion/A Catholic Perspective
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A 20 page research paper that argues for the pro-life position. discussion, which is founded on Catholic theological perspectives, argues, first of all, that there are moral absolutes when it comes to certain issues of morality. Secondly, this discussion will turn to why contemporary society has become so confused on moral issues and how this affects the individual's personal perspective. Then, opposing viewpoints will be considered and rebuttal offered. At this point, this examination of abortion and its ramifications for Christians, also looks at the political implications of Pope John Paul's encyclical on this topic and discusses this aspect before offering conclusions. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: khev11.rtf

Above All Earthly Pow'rs By David F. Wells
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A 3 page paper that provides a review of the entitled book. The author focuses primarily on evangelical Christianity but says that all churches have lost their way, they have moved away from their mission. The author offers significant discussions to validate his opinions. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PBabval.rtf

Abraham / As Viewed by Christians, Jews and Muslims
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A 6 page paper that discusses Abraham as viewed by Christians, Jews and Muslims. This paper provides supporting evidence that any world conflict cannot be blamed on the division/separation of Abraham from his sons Isaac and Ishmael, and that Abraham was a "wise man" that kept the "word of God." Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Abrahams.wps

Abraham And Moses - Leadership Characteristics
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An 8 page paper. Using Scripture and other sources, the writer discusses the leadership characteristics of both Abraham and Moses. This includes an example of how Abraham could be seen as a transformational leader and how Moses worked with others. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PGabrms.RTF

Abraham Joshua Heschel
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9 pages in length. The multifaceted value of Abraham Joshua Heschel as both a lifelong advocate of Judaism and champion of human rights can easily be measured by the extent to which the scholar and activist dedicated his life to the betterment of mankind. Born in Warsaw in 1907, Heschel's deep involvement stemmed from the positive influence provided by his devout family headed by Rabbi Moshe Mordecai Heschel, a legend in his own time, as well as rebbe or leader of the Hasidic community. The influence of Hasidic rebbeim served to construct the fundamental direction of Heschel's life, one in which has had extraordinary impact upon the manner by which the Jewish community is perceived, perceives itself and can ultimately elaborate upon its cultural integrity. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TLCHeschel.rtf

Abraham, the “Father” of the Jewish People
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A 6 page paper which examines the life of one of religion’s most significant figures. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TGabraham.rtf

Abrahamic Religions
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This 4 page paper examines the three Abrahamic religions (Christianity, Judaism and Islam), and the surprisingly similar things they teach. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: HVAbrham.rtf

ABSALOM AND THE REBELLION
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This paper analyzes how King David's son Absalom attempts to usurp his father's throne though conspiracy and force of arms. Also discussed in this paper are the times of King David and how they might have led to Absalom's uprising. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: MTabsalo.rtf

Abu Nadel: Trigger or Tiger
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(16pp)The murderous violence practiced by Abu-Nidal’s organization. Fath - The Revolutionary Council - is guided by a specific ideology and world view. Consequently, according to the organization itself, its operational activity need not obscure the fact that its actions are intended to serve an idea, and indeed that its origins and subsequent development lie in an ideological dispute between Abu-Nidal and the Fath establishment. It is all easy and good to say that these terrorist acts are done in the support of an ideal. Yet we need to ask ourselves, whose ideal and to what end. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: BBAbuN.rtf

Abuse in Christian Homes
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This 10 page paper considers abuse in Christian homes and the role that the strong practical society has on this unsavoury aspect of society, The paper considers evidence that the abuse rates themselves are on a par with general social norms, but the risk levels are proven to be higher. The last part of the paper looks at the way in which the churches are trying to deal with this situation. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEchrabu.wps

Acts 15: The Biblical Circumcision Decision
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This 3 page paper examines Acts 15 and interprets this controversy. The circumcision dilemma is discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA708Act.rtf

Acts 19: 23-41
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7 pages. An analysis of this passage of the bible as well as its meaning in contemporary society today. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: JGAact19.wps

Adam And Eve – An Analysis
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A 5 page paper that discusses the story of Adam and Eve found in Genesis 2:4-3.24. The essay discusses the author and estimated dates during which the text was written. The writer then discusses the themes found in this story and the historical background. This is followed by a literary analysis the ends by listing some of the questions the story does not answer. The writer concludes the essay with the primary message and comments on the relevance of the themes for today. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PGadev.rtf

Adam and Eve/Mythological Archetype
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A 3 page essay that discusses the nature of the story of Adam and Eve. The writer argues that examination of this creation myth shows that it parallels the development of every human life, and represents the innate human longing to be "one" with a being greater than ourselves and that the story has archetypal significance. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: khadeve.rtf

Adam and Eve: Equally Guilty
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This 4 page paper argues that Adam and Eve are equally guilty for eating the fruit and being expelled from the Garden. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: HVaegilt.rtf

Adam And Eve: Free Will Or Influenced By The Snake?
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5 pages in length. Was Adam and Eve bound by weakness or were their actions the result of free will? God warned Adam and Eve not to eat from the Tree of Conscience, but they did not heed his admonition. Convinced by the serpent that committing sin would pose them no harm, they were easily tricked into believing this was true. This coaxing appeared to bee all the incentive they needed to sin against the Lord, causing Him to lose faith in their trustworthiness, but were they truly to blame? Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCAdmEv.rtf

Adam and Eve: The Influence on Women Today
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A 5 page paper which examines the expulsion of Adam and Eve and how that plays a part in the position of women today. bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAadmeve.rtf

Adler V. Duval And Chandler V. Siegelman: Overview
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7 pages in length. Two of the most opposing forces on the planet are the concepts of church and state; to intersect them in any public forum sets off a rampage of protest and anger that often ends in a race to see which side gets to claim victory based upon constitutionality. Such is the instance with Adler v. Duval and Chandler v. Siegelman, two cases where free speech, free exercise and the establishment clause all came under fire based upon perceived illegality and blatant constitutional infringement. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCAdlerDuv.rtf

Affordable Housing--An Essential Ministry Goal
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A 3 page essay that discusses issues involved with affordable housing from a Christian ministry perspective. The writer defends the concept of a housing ministry as a basic Christian goal. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khaffh.rtf

Afkhami's Faith and Freedom
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This 4 page paper provides a book review as this anthology is examined. How Muslim women are viewed by the world is the focus of this paper. No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA543Mus.rtf

African History: The Bible and Africa
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A 10 page paper which examines the history of Africa through the Bible. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: RAbbafr.rtf

African Indigenous Religious Belief
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A 14 page research paper that explores the nature and characteristics of traditional African religions, discussing these characteristics before and after the coming of outside influences and stressing the role of African religion in maintaining African identity and cultural values. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: khafind.rtf

Against the Celebration of Halloween in Schools
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A 3 page paper which argues against the celebration of Halloween in schools. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAhween1.rtf

Ahmed Rashid's "Taliban: Militant Islam, Oil and Fundamentalism in Central Asia"
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5 pages in length. Key to Rashid's (2001) paragraph at the close of book is its dogged assertion that if left unaddressed, the situation as it existed in 2000 would continue to escalate global tensions and create an even greater domino effect as an inherent consequence. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCTaliban.rtf

Al-Qaida Terrorist Group
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A 5 page paper which examines the structure of the Al-Qaida terrorist group. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: RAalqaid.rtf

Alcoholics Anonymous: Christian or Occult Roots?
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A 10 page history of Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) and the basis of its creation. Addresses the myth that A.A. is based on Christian precepts. Discounts this myth as being unfounded, pointing out that in reality the approach of the organization is based as much, if not more, on the occult than on Christianity. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PPalcoAA.wps

Alfred and education in England
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A paper which looks at the influence which Alfred the Great had on educational provision in England, after the Viking raids on religious centres destroyed the education network during the Dark Ages. Bibliography lists 2 sources
Filename: JLalfred.rtf

Allen/Interpreting the Gospel/Chapter Digest
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A 5 page research paper that takes the form of a chapter digest/summary. One of the most difficult tasks that a pastor and theologian face is to write effective sermons that reflect the spiritual needs of a specific congregation and then to preach them, week and after week (Pfitzner 235). The message ha to be "profound but simply to follow" yet also "challenge and extend people's thinking" while not using language that is over the heads of some members of the congregation (Pfitzner 235). Furthermore, the message while "relevant to a whole group," must also somehow speak to each individual" (Pfitzner 235). It is a tough assignment, to say the least. In his text, Ronald J. Allen's Interpreting the Gospel: An Introduction to Preaching, this author offers solid instruction and advice that informs novice preachers about aspects of the craft that are essential to success. The following is a summation of a specific reading from Allen's book, which begins with the introduction to Section Three, Chapter 6. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khrallen.rtf

Alternative Perspectives
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Learning about the world includes learning about what has been 'left out' because of the current interpretation of cultural importance. This 10 page paper explores a few of the alternative concepts to what is commonly believed in today's world. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KTaideas.wps

Alternatives to 19th Century Liberal Protestant Christologies
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This 8- page paper discusses developments in Christology, and specifically how the work of Barth, Bultmann and Rahner broke from protestant Christology of the 19th century. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: HVChrist.rtf

America’s Founding Fathers, the First Amendment of the Constitution, and the ‘Separation of Church and State’
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In three pages this paper examines the first amendment of the U.S. Constitution in terms of its reference to religion, considers the marginalization of religion from public and civic spheres, assesses whether or not the notion of a separation of church and state is at odds with the vision of America’s founding fathers, and discusses if present conditions demand such a separation. Four sources are listed in the bibliography.
Filename: TGfirstam.rtf

American Buddhism
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This 8 page paper examines how Buddhism came to America and what it means today. Nichiren Shoshu buddhism and Zen buddhism are specific types discussed. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: SA512Bud.rtf

American Religion and the 2003 Film Bruce Almighty
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In seven pages this paper examines reviews and religious commentaries on this film regarding what they reveal about its depiction of religion and its relationship to American culture. Five sources are cited in the bibliography.
Filename: TGbruceal.rtf

American Transcendentalism
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A 10 page discussion of the emergence of transcendentalism in nineteenth century America. While this emergence was linked to transcendentalism in Europe, and indeed even influenced heavily by ancient Indian and Chinese teachings, it is characterized best by the writings of such American notables as Ralph Waldo Emerson. This paper discusses the underlying precepts of transcendentalism and how these precepts were echoed by Emerson and other writers of the time. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPtransc.rtf

Amish View of Life
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A 5 page essay in which the writer argues from the stance of how an Amish or Mennonite teacher might approach teaching Macbeth to Amish students. The writer uses this as a springboard to a discussion about Amish life in general and its advantages over life in mainstream culture. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khamish.rtf

Amos, Chapter 5:4-25
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A 25 page exegetical research paper that addresses Amos 5:4-25. The writer discusses the time and setting of the passage; the passage in relation to the rest of the Book of Amos; the passage's structure and the history and manner of its composition and its meaning, with a particular focus on how the message of the text is applicable to modern day Canada. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: khamos5.rtf

An Analysis of 'Stories and Reflections on Service':
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This 5 page paper discusses the book 'How Can I Help? Stories and Reflections on Service' by Ram Dass and Paul Gorman. This inspirational book is filled with real-life stories of heroism and courage. Bibliography list 1 source.
Filename: GSReflec.rtf

An Analysis of "Machiavelli in Hell":
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This 4 page paper discusses Sebastian de Grazia's "Machiavelli in Hell". This paper presents a summary of the book as well as a discussion of significant subject matter. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: GSMachel.rtf