Faith, Religious Experience And Mysticism
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This 14 page paper discusses the relationships between and among faith, religious experience and mysticism. The essay begins by defining and describing each concept and at one point proposes that an individual must have faith to have faith. The writer then points to the relationships, explaining how each relates to the other. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Faith-Based Behavior: A Psychological Explanation
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A 5 page discussion of how scripture influences behavior. The author uses dress codes from the Amish and Pentecostal faith to illustrate the theories of George Herbert Mead and Herbert Blumer. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Faith-Based Counseling
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7 pages in length. The role religion plays in counseling is a complementary one because of the intrinsic healing nature of faith. The extent to which spiritual health equates to mental health is both grand and far-reaching; that faith-based counseling utilizes familiar components of everyday life makes it a more accessible and comfortable experience when compared with the oftentimes esoteric nature of conventional therapies. While the common denominator among all therapeutic modalities is to bring a sense of balance to a patient's life when he or she is in the throes of psychological conflict, faith-based counseling does so in such a way that draws upon God's calming influence and the Bible's guiding Scripture, ultimately providing holistic structure to the counselor's intended objective. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Falun Gong
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This 18 page paper is comprised of three shorter papers that discuss various aspects of the movement known as Falun Gong. The first paper describes Falun Gong and its practices; the second discusses it with regard to charges that the Chinese government is murdering Falun Gong and harvesting their organs for transplants; the third discusses the way in which the Chinese government has reacted to the Falun Gong, why it is considered a threat, and the propaganda and efforts used to suppress it. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Fate in The Alchemist
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An analysis of the concept of Fate as used by Coelho in The Alchemist, and the way in which predestination and free will are treated in the course of the narrative. Bibliography lists one source.
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Female-Dominated Religion
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5 pages in length. The writer discusses Wicca, Islam and Judaism as they relate to the extent to which women are involved within the faith. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Feminist Critique of Religion
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A 7 page research paper that examines the feminist take on traditional religion. The writer discusses the feminist focus on inclusive language, and also the resurgence of "Goddess"-oriented religion. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Feminist Ideology and Judaism
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A 6 page discussion of the feminist movement in Judaism. Distinguishes between the more traditional Orthodox Jews and the more liberal branches and contends that the inequality which has traditionally existed between men and women has lessened but that even today the woman is regarding as having a definite societal place which differs from that of the man. Notes Jewish doctrine in regard to contemporary women's issues such as vary considerably even within the more progressive countries such as the United States. Addresses whether feminism is good for Judaism overall and, in contrast, the role that Orthodox Judaism has in a modern world. Concludes that the answer to these questions is an answer which will be derived not by men but by women working as equals to men in what was once a male dominated tradition. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Feminist Theology
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A 5 page paper. More than 30 years ago, a feminist interpretation of theology was argued by early writers such as Mary Daly. Since then, there have been numerous writers addressing this topic. This essay defines feminist theology and discusses the basis for feminist theology's emergence. How some of the writers have approached the topic is discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Feminist Theology
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A 12 page research paper/essay that contrasts and compares Lisa Isherwood and Dorothea McEwan's Introducing Feminist Theology (2001) and Mary Kassian's The Feminist Gospel (1992). The writer argues that these texts offer two very different views of feminist theology. Kassian refers to this difference in her introduction when she states that "Biblical feminist believe that the Bible is properly interpreted as supporting the central tenets of feminist philosophy" (1992, p. 7). However, unlike "liberal religious feminists," Kassian maintains that "Biblical feminists" reject any "radical revision of the Scripture and the alteration of core Christian doctrine such as salvation and redemption" (1992, p. 7). This, in a nutshell, sums up the major philosophical difference between these two texts. As Isherwood and McEwan are two of the "liberal" religious feminists that Kassian dismisses out of hand. Examination of these texts and authors shows that, while they are in agreement that women are equal with men in the sight of God, they disagree about practically everything else. No additional sources cited.
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FIDES ET RATIO
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A 9 page paper. The Supreme Pontiff said that all people are natural philosophers because they ask "Who am I?' "What is the meaning of life?" and other questions of this nature. This essay discusses how the Pope discusses these questions in the Introduction and first three chapters of his Encyclical. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Fides et Ratio - Philosophy
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A 10 page paper that begins with some of the many statements made in this Encyclical about philosophy. The focus of this essay is on the relationship between philosophy and the Church. Numerous examples are included from the text to illustrate how the Pope related the importance of the interrelationship of philosophy to theology to doctrine. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Finding Jesus at the United Church of Canada
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A 6 page research paper/essay that discusses the question: How can Christians receive the voice of Jesus speaking to them through worship in the United Church of Canada? The answers to this probing question derive from both traditional and contemporary sources. The following examination of those sources, first of all, will examine traditional sources, that is, the official statements of faith that provide the foundation of the Church. Then, the focus of the examination will turn to the various ways in which the United Church of Canada (UCC) is reaching out and endeavoring to find new ways that will stimulate thought and lead people to Christ. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Finding the Faith in a Lost World - The Reaffirmation of Sebastian and Julia in Brideshead Revisited
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A 5-page paper that discusses the discovery and development of the power of faith in the Catholic religion as represented by the characters of Sebastian and Julia Flyte in Evelyn Waugh's 1945 novel Brideshead Revisited. Also examined is the change in literary motif and character development exhibited by Waugh in this novel as compared to the author's previous works. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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First & Second Thessalonians
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A 3 page essay/research paper that discusses the similarities between First and Second Thessalonians and how this pertains to the authenticity of the second letter. Bibliography lists 1 sources.
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First Century Religious Beliefs
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This 9 page paper begins with the question: Were early Christian beliefs radical and revolutionary? To answer the question, the writer compares the beliefs of four groups in the First Century: Romans, Greeks, Jews and Christians. The topics discussed include the concept of God, the roles of women, slavery miracles, worship and the afterlife. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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FIS (Islamic Salvation Front) In Algeria: Political Or Terrorist Organization?
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3 pages in length. Arguing how the Islamic Salvation Front (FIS) is a political organization supported by Algeria's voting constituency, Remli contends that FIS cannot be classified as a terrorist group. FIS received votes from the vast majority (84%) of Algerians during both the 1990 and 1991, clearly illustrating how its acceptance by the people precludes the likelihood that FIS is a terrorist organization. Instead, Remli argues, the political nature of FIS is meant to "solve the crisis" that currently exists; with the likes of doctors and engineers comprising FIS, he contends that people from all walks of life have banded together as a means by which to fix this political problem. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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FLANNERY O’CONNOR AND CARDINAL JOHN HENRY NEWMAN
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This 5 page paper is a conparison/contrast paper between two writers and their views on religion and the state of mankind. Quotes and examples, brief biography of each. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Forgiveness In The Bible
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This 3 page paper discusses the question: Do we have to forgive others? Sometimes we think that we will never forgive someone for what they have said or done but that only results in more pain for ourselves. This essay discusses the issue and quotes Scripture to justify the responses. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Foundations of Terrorism
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A 6 page paper assessing the influence that the history of Algeria’s independence and Palestine’s struggle against Israel has had on the development of terrorism as it exists in today’s world. In many respects, it seems as though terrorism has become little more than a bad habit for many of those promoting and practicing it – a lethal habit, but a habit nonetheless. One author explains that one of the reasons for the persistence of terrorism is that it was a component of successful efforts of Algeria’s nationalists in gaining Algeria’s independence. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Four Views On Hell
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A 4 page book review on Four View on Hell, which offers an interesting, varied and nuanced discussion of how Christians should view the topic of Hell. Four respected evangelical theologians contributed to this text. Each one asserts that he regards Scripture as the final authority on what to believe concerning Hell, but each one also offers a different, contrasting view of the nature of Hell and what the Bible says about it. An insightful book, it offers reader cause to ponder what they really believe will happen in the hereafter. No additional sources cited.
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Francis Assisi and Catholic Europe
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A 6 page paper which examines Francis Assisi and discusses why he was so important to Catholic Europe. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Franz Rosenzweig and Martin Buber: The Renewal of Judaism
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A 6 page overview of the sometimes divergent approaches of these theological philosophers. While Rosenzweig and Buber shared many goals and assumptions, they also differed in many aspects of their philosophies. Each, however, sought to reconcile the modern philosophical trends that were challenging traditional Judaism with the Jewish tradition. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Frazier on Magic and Religion
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This 5 page reaction/response paper provides an overview on an article relating the history of psychology with a specific focus on Frazier's Magic and Religion. This paper provides a reaction and response to the article and defines it's central premises as a component of the work. No additional sources cited.
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Fred Craddock/Preaching
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A 5 page book review of Fred Craddock's Preaching, which is a remarkable textbook on the art of delivering a sermon. It offers the novice student, as well as the seasoned veteran, helpful commentaries on Luke and Philippians, as well as considerable exegetical aid. Its strongest point is the author's emphatic focus on the scriptures as the bedrock for meaningful sermons. No additional sources cited.
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Free Will and Soul Making: The Views of Hicks, Plantinga and Johnson
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This 12 page paper provides an overview of the views of Hicks, Plantinga and Johnson regarding the nature of free will and soul-making. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Freedom and Obedience in Milton’s “Paradise Lost”
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A 5 page paper which discusses the significance of freedom and obedience in Milton’s “Paradise Lost.” No additional sources cited.
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Freedom of Religion and the Decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court
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This 8 page paper considers the free-exercise clause of the First Amendment and recent debates about both establishment and the right for religious expression as they have been defined by recent Supreme Court debates. This paper assesses the nature of constitutional tests and the implications for judicial decision-making. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Freedom of Religion in the United States
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This 6 page paper provides an overview of the argument about separation of church and state. A focus is on how religious freedom is inextricable with first amendment rights. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Fretheim: The Pentateuch
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A five page paper which looks at T.E. Fretheim's interpretation of the Pentateuch, particularly with regard to its historical and theological significance and the interaction of the potential audience with the text. Bibliography lists 1 source
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Freud's "The Future of an Illusion"
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A 6 page discussion of this denouncement of religion. Freud contends that human behavior, even our thoughts and feelings, are determined by innate biologically rooted instincts and not by the artificial guidelines of religion. Our life instincts or “eros” include those that motivate such basic drives as sex, hunger and thirst are what is important. The author points out, however, that their are many reasons to disagree with Freud.
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Freud, Socrates, Christ
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This 5 page paper addresses two topics: What would Socrates say about Freud's Civilization and its Discontents; and What would Freud say about the Sermon on the Mount/The Beatitudes? Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Friedman's Who Wrote the Bible?
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This 5 page paper looks at this interesting book that evaluates and answers the question as indicated by the title. The controversy as to who authored the five books of Moses is examined. No additional sources cited.
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Fundamentalist Sects
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6 pages in length. A discussion of fundamentalism as it applies to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam in Egypt and Iran. Considers the future of fundamentalism as well as why Christian fundamentalism in America grew more rapidly in non-urban centers. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Funding Church Expansions
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This 8 page paper takes a look at possible ways to expand a church. A hypothetical example is provided. Ways to improve donations and tithes are explored and a look at other ideas, such as financing projects, are also discussed. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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Funeral Rites in Saudi Arabia
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This 4 page paper discusses funeral rites in Saudi Arabia and what they tell us about the changes that have taken place in the country itself. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Future Of Priesthood And Deacons In Roman Catholic Church
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A 5 page paper that begins by reporting the shortage of priests in the U.S. and the percentage of decline over the decades. The numbers of priests and deacons in he world are also reported. The criteria to be ordained as a deacon is presented. The writer discusses the reasons for the shortage and comments on what needs to be done to resolve the problem. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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GAIA AND GOD: AN ECOFEMINST THEOLOGY OF EARTH HEALING: RUETHER
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This 6 page paper discusses the book by Rosemary Ruether called Gaia and God. The first four chapters are discussed as well as the whole book critiqued. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Galatians 3:24
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This 2 page paper explains how the law prepared people for the coming of Christ. The purpose of the law is explained using Paul's words from this passage and the passages immediately preceding and following it. No bibliography.
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Galatians 4:1-11
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A 3 page paper that discusses these verses. The essay provides background comments and then, discusses what Paul meant when he wrote these verses. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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