Critique: “God in the Wasteland”
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This 5 page paper critiques the book “God in the Wasteland” by David Wells. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: HVGdWste.rtf

Cultural Context And Interpretation Of Scripture
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An 8 page paper that discusses how cultural context influences our interpretation of Scripture. The writer provides some examples of how people in different regions might interpret the same Biblical verse differently. The essay also comments on the importance of cultural context in understanding the Bible and what that phrase means. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PGclbb8.rtf

Cultural Diversity Does Not Heighten Spirituality
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This 5 page paper uses an article on cultural diversity in literature as a springboard for discussion. The paper argues that cultural diversity is not conducive to spirituality. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA244cd.rtf

Cultural Diversity/Religion in South Africa
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A 4 page research paper/essay that is formatted to be delivered as a speech to a Methodist youth convention in South Africa. The topic is accommodating cultural diversity using the philosophy of ubuntu in South Africa. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khubuntu.rtf

Cultural Impacts on the Religion of Islam
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A 10 page discussion of the religion of Islam and how, as a result of its rapid spread around the world, it has experienced significant differences in the way that it is both presented and practiced. Dismisses our contemporary Western view of Islam in the face of Islamic terrorism to insist that Islam as a whole is a religion of peace and stability. Asserts, however, Islam can be a multifaceted religion, a religion whose specifics can vary somewhat given the cultural influence within which it is being practiced. In all, however, the creed and the system of Islam continue to stand despite their sometimes negative perception by others and the tremendous cultural insistence on change. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PPislmCl.rtf

Cultural Influences on Medical Care; Indian Hindus
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This 5 page paper looks at the way in which culture can influence attitudes towards health and medical care. The paper looks at the Indian Hindu culture and how it may impact on the way an nursing intervention are undertaken. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEhindcare.rtf

Cultural Practices Reflecting the Unity Between the Spritual and Material World Among the Indigenenous Cultures of Africa and the Americas
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A 3 page exploration of the ancient cultural practices of these indigenous cultures. This paper focuses on the oral tradition of these cultures and notes the common theme of a powerful god or gods who created the earth. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PPrlgPrim.rtf

Cultural Variations in End of Life Care
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A 6 page discussion of the variation in the way we as families tend to the needs of our dying family members. The author notes that while at one time in U.S. history all families, irrespective of culture, took an active role in dying needs of their loved ones, today many of us have turned that responsibility over to health care professionals. There are, however, exceptions to this observation. This paper contends that the closer an individual is to the traditional dictates of their culture, the more likely they are to maintain a strong family vigilance. African American, Chinese American, and Muslim American cultures are assessed in regard to this contention. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPdeath3.rtf

Culture of Disbelief / Book Review
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A 6 page essay summarizing and analyzing Stephen L. Carter's "Culture of Disbelief" -- a book suggesting that American legislation and jurisprudence for the last generation have been trying hard to exclude from public affairs any religious voice whatsoever. Excellent reading for those studying various constitutional issues and freedom of religion. Full citation for the book provided.
Filename: Cultureo.wps

Culture: Catholic Italian
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5 pages in length. The material and nonmaterial characteristics of the Italian population, which include their value systems and interests, are both wide and varied. The writer discusses family, religion and celebration as they relate to Catholic Italians. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TLCCultItal.rtf

Cycle plays and Commedia del’Arte
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A paper which describes the Pageant, or Cycle Plays of the early medieval period and the Commedia del’Arte of the sixteenth century, with reference to their similarities and differences and the themes of the two types of drama.
Filename: JLcyclepl.rtf

Dalai Lama
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This 12 page paper explores the role of the Dalai Lama, and how his "office" fits into the structure of Buddhism as practiced in Tibet. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: HVDalail.rtf

Dalai Lama’s Ethic of Compassion, Featured in “Kindness, Clarity and Insight”
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A 5 page paper which examines the Buddhist view of compassion, as interpreted by Tibet’s fourteenth Dalai Lama, and how it is the essential component in helping others. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TGdalai.rtf

Dalai Lama/The Universe in a Single Atom
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A 10 page book review on The Universe in a Single Atom, The Convergence of Science and Spirituality by his Holiness the Dalai Lama is a text that is not, precisely, about Buddhism, which the religion practiced by this great religious leader. Nevertheless, this text offers insight into the ways in which Tibetan Buddhism perceives the issues listed below. This text describes the Dalai Lama's perspectives on science and he often contrasts the scientific view of the world with the Buddhist view. The result is a fascinating view of the contemporary world and the implications of the latest scientific advancements. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khdalai.rtf

Dallas Willard: Four Great Questions Of Life
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3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses Willard's four questions as they relate to adolescents. No bibliography.
Filename: TLCWillard.rtf

Dante & Aquinas/Reason & Faith
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A 3 page essay that, first, offers brief biographies of both Thomas Aquinas and Dante Alighieri. The writer then discusses briefly their individual contributions to reconciling medieval thought with ancient classicism. Finally, the writer offers personal thoughts on reconciling faith and science. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khtada.rtf

Dante's, "Inferno":
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This 5 page paper examines the Christian poet Dantes and his work, "Inferno". Furthermore, this paper explores the use of pagan figures despite the authors Christian orientation, and this is explored within this paper. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: GSDantes.rtf

Dark Night of the Soul and Interior Castles
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An 8 page paper which examines the perspective of the “dark night of the spirit” as seen in St. John of the Cross’ Dark Night of the Soul and St. Teresa of Avila’s Interior Castle. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAskct.rtf

David Hume on the All-Package God
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David Hume on the All-Package God: This 6-page essay examines Hume’s precepts germane to the problem of evil. In addition, how Nelson Pike and Alvin Plantiga view his charge that the existence of an all-package God and evil are logically incompatible is also explored. Bibliography lists 2 sources. SNHumewd.doc
Filename: SNHumewd.doc

David Koresh; The State and Federal Involvement in the Siege as Wacko
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This 5 page paper consider how the federal and state agencies dealt with situation at Wacko. The paper looks at the different attitudes and considers the mistakes that were made and lead to over 80 deaths. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TEkoresh.wps

David Tracy’s Understanding of Hermeneutics and Its Application to Theology
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This is a 12 page paper discussing David Tracy’s understanding of hermeneutics and its application to theology. As a representative of the Chicago School of theology, David Tracy along with his colleagues has challenged the traditional approach to theology with one which is considered more “correlational”. In other words, the Scriptures along with all classic texts cannot be interpreted without taking into account their contextual influences. Correlational theology studies not only the classical theological interpretation of religious texts but also depends a great deal upon the cooperation between “other interpreters of the human condition” including anthropologists, philosophers, sociologists, psychologists and literary scholars among many others (Jeanrond, 1998). This approach also reflects some of the basic concepts of nonfoundationalism as proposed by Thiel (1994) which has fundamental problems with the traditional Christian assumptions which are readily accepted in the interpretation of the Scriptures and also advocates the inclusion of contextual influences on theological study. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TJTracy1.rtf

Day-Age Theory of Creation
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A 4 page research paper/essay that examines the day-age theory of creation and argues in favor of its logic. George Stanley Faber has been credited with formulating the “Day-Age Theory” of creation, which endeavors to reconcile the account of creation described in the Book of Genesis with science. This model for creationism became popular in the nineteenth century, as it accommodates ideas from both science and religion by suggesting that the six days indicated in Genesis are metaphorical in meaning rather than actual 24-hour long periods. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khdayage.rtf

Death and Dying
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An 8 page discussion of the variation that exists among cultures in regard to the way theology affects the way death and dying are approached by the individual and the family. This paper explores Christian and Muslim theology and how it determines such things as receptivity to physician assisted suicide and family vigilance. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPrlgDth.rtf

Deere & Edgar/The Holy Spirit
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A 6 page essay that contrasts and compares 2 texts. Surprised by the Power of the Spirit by Jack Deere (1993) describes Dr. Deere's conversion to the charismatic perspective on the Holy Spirit and his support for miracles of the Holy Spirit existing in the present era. Thomas R. Edgar takes the opposite stance in his text Satisfied with the Promise of the Spirit (1996), as he argues against the charismatic viewpoint and in favor of the traditional cessationist position, which asserts that Pentecostalism was limited to the first century of Christian history. Both texts are examined before relating this issue's practical application to current ministry. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khdepent.rtf

Defining "Crusade" And "Jihad"
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4 pages in length. The writer expounds upon the meaning of crusade and jihad as they relate to the historical significance of Christian and Islam interaction. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCCrusJihad.rtf

DEFINING TORAH
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This 4 page paper gives specific examples of the Torah in the Old Testament. Using this, the definnition of torah is offered. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MBsptor.rtf

Definitions of Spiritual Specialist, Dharma and Ahimsa
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This 5 page paper defines and explains what are meant by the terms Spiritual Specialist, Dharma and Ahimsa and how they may be seen in practice. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: TEdhaahm.rtf

Deism And The French Enlightenment
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6 pages in length. The extent to which organized religion is nothing more than a crutch for those who are without the intestinal fortitude to stand on their own two spiritual feet is both grand and far-reaching; that Deism restores one's sense of reason, nature and self-ability beyond the puppeteering inherent to organized religion speaks to the belief that people are not empty spiritual vessels waiting to be filled with erroneous 'truths' and misconstrued convictions. While the fundamental core of Deism revolves around the existence of one unified God or supreme being, it denounces the conventional tenets of faith that have wholly derailed organized religion. In short, Deists are provided the indulgence to discern for themselves the vast and various elements associated with man, his universe and all that is spiritual without being dictated to or conditioned into believing certain ideals (such as Hell, damnation, predestination, original sin) so prevalent within the stringent boundaries of structured religion, a particularly pertinent point when it comes to the radical changes that occurred during the French Enlightenment. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCDeism.rtf

Demons and Mental Illness
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A 5 page paper which discusses the Biblical perspective on demons and mental illness. Other issues regarding counseling and aspects of mental illness are discussed. No sources cited.
Filename: RAdmnill.wps

Descriptive and explanatory reductionism
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A paper which considers Proudfoot's definition of religious reductionism, especially with reference to the difference between explanatory and descriptive reduction, and the reasons why the latter is not appropriate to an analysis of religious experience. Bibliography lists 3 sources
Filename: JLreduct.rtf

Destiny in Genesis and Oedipus Rex
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A 4 page paper which discusses how destiny plays a part in the Book of Genesis in the Bible and in the classic Oedipus Rex. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAdesode.rtf

Destiny, Doubt & Delusion - The Eternal Question of Existence:
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An 8-page paper that explores man's obsession with his origin, the reason for his existence and his ultimate destiny following death. Included is a discussion of the philosophy of absolute doubt and absolute certainty as developed by Rene Descartes as well as a discussion of man's destiny as outlined in the Holy Bible. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: LCExist.doc

Development of Buddhism
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An 8 page paper which examines the development of Buddhism in China. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: RAcbud.rtf

Development of Carmelite (Teresian) Spirituality
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A 7 page paper which surveys the history of Carmelite spirituality, with emphasis on the Teresian sect, and also examines its particular charism. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TGcarmlite.rtf

Development Of Old Testament Canon
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A 5 page paper that explains and discusses how the canon of the Old Testament came to be and why it is different for different religions. For instance, the Jewish Bible has 24 books, the Protestant Old Testament is comprised of 39 books, the Eastern Orthodox Bible, has forty-three books and the Roman Catholic Bible has forty-six books. The historical development of these versions of the Old Testament is presented. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PGdevfot.rtf

Development of Religion in Ancient Egypt
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This 12 page paper discusses the development of religion in ancient Egypt, and how it developed alongside the Egyptian civilization. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: HVEgyRel.rtf

Development of Theology of Christology
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A 4 page research paper/essay that discusses the formulation of modern Christological thought. The entire ministry and Christ's crucifixion, burial and resurrection were completed within a span of just three years, according to the Gospels. However, it took centuries for Christian theologians to sort through the meaning of these events and how believers should conceptualize the mystery and majesty of the historical person who became known as Jesus Christ. The development of modern Christology, which is a term used to refer to scholarly inquiry and reflection that addresses the person of Jesus, his messianic mission and nature, occurred over the course of the first few centuries of the Christian era and was formalized through the auspices of Catholic Church councils. A brief overview of these councils demonstrates how Christology evolved. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: khdevch.rtf

Diane Eck Does Not Make A Convincing Argument For Pluralism In Her Book "Encountering God"
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10 pages in length. On the surface of Diane L. Eck's Encountering God: A Spiritual Journey from Bozeman to Banaras, one might readily surmise how the author possesses an accurate understanding of religious presence in today's multicultural society; however, upon closer inspection, Eck claims there has been an epiphany where religious pluralism is concerned that is a self-evident reality when one simply looks at how members of such otherwise opposing faiths as Muslim, Catholicism and Judaism are now more tolerant and welcoming of one another than ever before. One cannot be sure one is seeing the same global community as what Eck perceives, inasmuch as the only "isms" that truly exist with regard to the quest for religious tolerance are fanaticism, individualism and nationalism, which leaves little if any room for a modicum of pluralism. Given that the two most critical components of religious pluralism are respect and tolerance, it is hard to understand how Eck can purport the up-and-coming presence of a pluralistic society when right at this very moment America is being viciously attacked by those who live, eat and prosper on her very soil. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TLCPluralism.rtf

Did Paul Write Ephesians
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An 11 page research paper that discusses whether or not Paul wrote Ephesians. The writer outlines the parameters of this debate and offers discussion that argues that Paul did write this epistle. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: kheph.rtf

Did Satan Get a Makeover?
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Did Satan Get a Makeover?: This 6-page comparative essay examines the ways in which Satan is depicted in John Milton’s Paradise Lost, and the film The Devil’s Advocate. It answers the questions relevant to how (or if) the portrayal of Satan has changed over the years. In addition, other media works are evaluated. Bibliography lists 8 sources. SNDevadv.doc
Filename: SNDevadv.doc