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Papers On Religions Of The World, Theology, Church & Politics
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Christian-Muslim Relations in the Philippines
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This 6 page paper discusses Christian-Muslim relations in the Philippines. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: HVCMPhil.rtf
Christianity & the Modern World
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A 5 page research paper that examines how Christianity has been affected by the modern world. The writer particularly focuses on the Enlightenment, and theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khrelmod.rtf
Christianity and Buddhism: A Comparison
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5 pages. The purpose of this paper is to compare and contrast Christianity and Buddhism. Zen Buddhism oftentimes is called a religion; sometimes it is called a philosophy. Whichever term people use, they are both correct in their own way. Historically, Zen Buddhism originates in the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: JGAchrbdh.rtf
Christianity and Government:
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This 3 page paper examines the relationship between Christianity and governments throughout the ages, ranging from the time of the death of Jesus through the time of Luther. This paper focuses on the religious and socio-cultural aspects of this relationship. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: GSChrisg.rtf
Christianity and Hinduism: Life After Death
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A 5 page paper which examines the life
after death beliefs of Christianity and Hinudism. Bibliography lists sources.
Filename: RAhinchr.rtf
Christianity and Islam
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A 3 page paper which examines the birth and rise of Christianity and Islam. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: RAschis.rtf
Christianity and Satanism
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A 4 page paper which compares and contrasts these two approaches to religion. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TGchrissat.rtf
Christianity in European Politics after WWII
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8 pages. After World War II and Europe became more economically affluent it was then that religion came into play in a bigger way. The European Union suddenly embraced religion, as they never had before. This paper will look into why this seemed to happen and what the status of Christianity in the European Politics is today. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: JAchrstn.rtf
Christianity In India
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A 6 page paper. Christianity arrived in India about 54 when St. Thomas traveled to the country. Western missionaries then began arriving in the 16th century. This essay discusses two of those missionaries and focuses on how one of them changed the liturgy of the church to be complementary to Indian customs. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGind.wps
Christianity Versus Islam : Prayer And Study
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A 5 page paper that discusses prayer in Christianity and prayer in Islam. The paper explains the five prayer timings in Islam and how members of each religion practice prayer. The paper also discusses study in each religion. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PGchisp8.rtf
Christianity vs. Neopaganism: The Human Condition, Theodicy and Soteriology
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A 5 page exploration of the differences in the way these religions view the human condition as it relates to the questions of why there is evil in the world and how to go about resolving that evil. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PPchristpagan.rtf
Christianity's Jewish Roots
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A 10 page paper discussing the historical
background for the rise of Christianity out of the Hebrew biblical tradition; the major
points of contention between early Christianity and Judaism; and the relationships,
differences and similarities between the Old and New Testaments. Bibliography lists 7
sources.
Filename: KSearlyChrist.wps
CHRISTIANITY’S RELATION TO THE SECULAR
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This 6 page paper discusses the relationship of Christianity to the secular world. Bibliography lists 0 sources.
Filename: MBmdch.rtf
Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism
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A 5 page paper that provides a brief description and explanation of each of these five religions. The writer also compares and contrast them and comments on the influence they have on believers and the community. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PG5rel.wps
Christianity, Social Tolerance & Homosexuality
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A 3 page report on John Boswell’s work Christianity, Social Tolerance & Homosexuality. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAcsoox.rtf
Christianity: Doctrine and Socialization
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A 5 page discussion of the importance of Christianity in the socialization of its followers. Provides a brief history of the religion and a review of its doctrines. Concludes that it, like all religions, is tremendously important in shaping societal mores and norms. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPchrist.wps
Christianity: The History of Evil
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A 10 page paper which discusses the evolution of
evil in the Christian faith. The paper illustrates how evil has changed in terms of textual,
ritual, philosophical, psychological, as well as sociological perspectives. Bibliography lists
3 sources.
Filename: RAevilnw.wps
Christians and Internet Commerce
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This 4 page paper looks at how often Christians use the Internet. The use of the Internet for spiritual reasons is also discussed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: SA417net.rtf
Christians: Subject to None, Subject to All
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A 5 page paper which discusses the
seemingly contradictory lines of both Martin Luther and Paul, as it is found in the Bible.
The lines of these two men, Martin Luther's words being founded on the words of Paul,
address the fact that man, as a Christian, is subject to none, but at the same time subject to
all. One additional sources cited.
Filename: RAkingfr.wps
Christmas From an American Perspective:
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This 7 page paper discusses Christmas and its uniquely American customs, traditions, and trivia. This paper reveals that many of the things associated with Christmas have American origins. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: GSXmasAm.rtf
Christology
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A 4 page research paper that discusses Christology, which is defined in the Catholic Encyclopedia as "that part of theology which deals with Our Lord Jesus Christ" and is comprised of those doctrines that concern both the person of Christ and His works (Maas, 2004). Christological discussions explore what it means, or is implied by, Jesus being the "Son of God." This topic not only encompasses Jesus' relationship to God, but also Jesus' character as a human being. The Christological perspectives in the New Testament are briefly explored. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: khchnt.rtf
Christology
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A 7 page research paper/essay that examines this topic. The term "christology" refers to the "inquiry and reflection that are concerned with Jesus in his messianic character" (Norris 2). This discussion of christology examines the ramifications of this doctrine on Christian belief and practice. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khchris2.rtf
Christology & Soteriology
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A 5 page research paper that defines and discusses the theological terms christology and soteriology. The writer offers a brief history of the basic early church perspective on both terms and their ramifications for Christian faith. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khchso.rtf
Christology of Matthew Fox
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A 30 page research paper that analyzes the theology and Christology of contemporary theologian Matthew Fox. While Fox's cosmology is embraced by many, it has also caused him to be at the center of tremendous controversy, as his ministry and writings strike many within the Catholic Church as against orthodoxy, if not completely heretical. This examination of Fox, his theology and the response to it attempts to examine literature, including Fox's own writings, in order to determine how best to judge the theological position of this popular contemporary theologian. Bibliography lists 19 sources.
Filename: khmfox.rtf
Christology Of St. Paul And Synoptic Gospels
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This 3 page paper discusses Pauline Christology and the Christology found in the Synoptic Gospels as evidenced in Scripture. The writer comments on the similarities and differences. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PGChstl.rtf
Christology/Who do you say I am?
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A 4 page research paper/essay that takes points from Berard Marthaler's test The Creed and discusses them. The points taken refer to Jesus in his Messianic mission as "the anointed one," and the answer to his pivotal question of Peter in Mark 8:28-29: "who do people say that I am?" In discussing the answer, the writer addresses the Arian controversy and the Nicene Creed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khbmar.rtf
Christopher Hitchens: “God is Not Great”
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This 3 page paper argues that Christopher Hitchens is correct in his assertion that God is not great. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: HVHtchns.rtf
CHRSTIANITY AND CONFUCIANISM: A REFLECTION
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This 5 page paper gives the basic belief system of both Confucianism and Christianity and does a comparison and contrasting of their beliefs. Included are specific quotes from text from each religion as well as arguing the thesis that both have the same goals. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MBrelcon.rtf
Church Leaders Lack Adequate Training
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5 pages in length. Church leaders are often the first place parishioners go to seek help in a crisis. However, a poorly trained clergyman can do more damage than good if the guidance offered stems from ignorance or lack of knowledge. The writer discusses how comprehensive training is crucial in order for church leaders to properly assist their parish, as well as addresses how that training may be approached. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Chrchldr.wps
CHURCH, STATE AND SEPARATION
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This 6-page paper focuses on questions regarding religious tolerance and church-state issues. Specifically, the paper questions if some religions are more tolerant of democracy than others, and if there is such thing as church in a liberal democratic government. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MTchusta.rtf
Circumcision
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A four page paper which considers the similarities and differences between male and female circumcision, and the medical and ethical issues surrounding these procedures. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: JLcircum.rtf
Circumcision and Burial in Judaism and Christianity
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A 4 page paper which compares and contrasts these two ritualistic religious practices. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TGjudchri.rtf
Classics and Christianity in Milton’s “Paradise Lost”
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A 7 page paper which
examines the conflicts between classics and Christianity in Milton’s “Paradise Lost.”
Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAmltlst.rtf
Cleophus James Larue’s “Power in the Pulpit: How America's Most Effective Black
Preachers Prepare Their Sermons”
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This 6 page report discusses Larue’s 2002 book
that brings together twelve of the great Christian, and African American orators of the
United States. Each of the contributors in Larue’s compilation addresses some aspect of
the concerns related to establishing a truly meaningful preaching ministry such as how to
keep fresh ideas in sermons that reiterate fundamental concepts, where to find the
examples to use that will best engage the audience, and how to combine imagination to
the commentary of Scripture. Bibliography lists only the primary source.
Filename: BWpulpit.rtf
Commitment In Interpersonal/Sexual Relationships
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This 20 page paper explores the topics of commitment in interpersonal and commitment in sexual relationships beginning with an introduction to the concept of commitment – what is it, what does it mean in today's world, and the conclusions of two studies looking into commitment between dating couples. The writer then discuses the ethics of commitment and sexual ethics, a very hot topic in today's world, most of which focuses on the relationship of homosexual couples; next, is a discussion of the theology of commitment. The writer asserts that God wants us to make commitments, first to Him and then to others in our lives but where does commitment fit in this disposable world. The last section addresses pastoral care and counseling, premarital, marital, and divorce. Here, the different types of families are identified along with the ways in which some pastors face the challenge of these diverse families, including the lesbian or gay couple. An approach that has been remarkably successful in reducing the number of divorces is explained in this section. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: PGrlcmt.rtf
Comparative Analysis of Puritan Themes in Mary Rowlandson’s Captivity and Restoration Narrative and Jonathan Edwards’ “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”
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A 7 page paper which compares and contrasts how Puritan themes are featured in each text. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TGmrjepur.rtf
Compare and Contrast: John Wintrhop (1630) and
Philip Roth (1959)
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(5 pp) Some old wag, has said, "the more things
change, the more they stay the same." We will be
balancing that thought against two works that are
centuries apart: John Winthrop's "A Model of
Christian Charity" (1630) and Philip Roth's
"Defender of the Faith" (1959).
Filename: BBwinrot.doc
Comparing and Contrasting Aristotle and Confucius:
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This 12 page paper examines the similarities and differences between the philosophies of Aristotle and Confucius. Specifically, this paper highlights their ideas on virtue and reason, which in both instances exist outside of a theological paradigm. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: GSArtCof.rtf
Comparing and Contrasting Jesus as Portrayed in the Bible and the Quran:
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This 14 page paper highlights the similarities and differences between the depiction of Jesus in the Bible and in the Quran. This paper examines how the Quranic depiction of Jesus helps serve as a bridge to intepreting the Biblical Jesus. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: GSJesus2.rtf
Comparing and Contrasting Muslims in Indonesia and the Philippines:
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This 10 page paper discusses the prevalence of Islam in Southeast Asia, in light of world tensions and terrorism. This paper examines how Islam became integrated in these countries and provides statistics and examples to highlight the content of the paper. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: GSIslams.rtf