Golden Rule/Jesus & Confucius
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A 4 page essay that contrasts and compares the formulations of the Golden Rule as offered by Confucius and Jesus. The writer argues that while the pronouncements of these two great moral teachers have the same general meaning, examination of the Golden Rule according to Confucius compared with the Golden Rule as stated by Jesus shows that there are marked differences due to the negative formulation of the Chinese saying versus the positive formulation of the Christian dictum and that the positive formulation makes the Christian version superior. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khgrjc.rtf

Gospel According to John
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A 5 page research paper/essay that examines John's gospel, focusing primarily on the meaning of the seven signs of Jesus' ministry. The writer argues that this gospel is distinctly different from the three synoptic gospels that precede it in the Bible. It is both highly literary and symbolic and does not follow the same order in telling the stories of Jesus that one finds in the synoptic gospels; and, furthermore, it offers a developed theological reflection to a much greater degree than the earlier gospels, which indicates that it evolved from different circumstances and traditions than did the earlier gospels. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khjgos.rtf

Gospel Of John / Chapter 10: 1-15
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A 6 page essay discussing the meaning, purpose, themes and uniqueness of the Gospel of John, in general, and these verses, in particular. The parable cited is found only in John's gospel. The writer concludes that the message is as relevant today as it was when it was written. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: John10.wps

Gospel Of John 14:1-6
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This 14 page paper begins with a brief introduction to John. The differences between John's Gospel and the three synoptic gospels are described. The writer then discusses the literary style found in this Gospel. The exegesis of the Gospel of John 14:1-6 follows these introductory sections. Each phrase in the verses is explained with supporting comments from scholars as well as other Biblical citations. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PGjhn14.rtf

Gospel Of John 7:37-39 Analysis
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A 5 page paper that begins with an introduction to the author John, who he was, when his Gospel was written, the purpose of the Gospel and the events surrounding these verses. The paper discusses the symbolism of water, what Christ meant by the 'living water' and the introduction of the Holy Spirit. The writer comments on its relationship to Ezekiel and Daniel and concludes with comments about the usefulness of these verses today. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PGjhn7l9.rtf

Gospel Of Mark
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This 4 page paper presents a basic overview of this Gospel - author, date, place, and general theme. The writer also comments on each of Chapter in the Gospel. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PGgsmk39.rtf

Gospel Of Matthew
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This 8 page paper discusses the names, titles and roles of Jesus as depicted in this Gospel. The writer begins by saying the most important role, if just one should be selected, is that Jesus is the true Messiah and is appointed with a divine commission, which He fulfills. The writer cites Scripture and other authors to illustrate how Matthew's text consistently offers proof of Jesus as Messiah. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGmath4.RTF

Gospel of Thomas
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A 3 page essay that summarizes the content of the Gospel of Thomas. No bibliography offered.
Filename: khgot2.rtf

Gospels Of Mark And John: Christ's Passion – Resurrection
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This 5 page paper compares and contrasts the Gospels of Mark and John relative to the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus. The writer begins by providing a list of the events that are most similar in the two Gospels. The essay then moves into the differences between the two. Two of the major differences, for example, are the date of the last meal and the presentation of Pilot. The writer also comments on the possible motivations of each writer in their different accounts. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PGmkjnps.rtf

Grace Cathedral: San Francisco
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A 4 page examination of the Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, California by examining their website: http://gracecathedral.org/. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAgrce.rtf

Grace in the film, "You Can Count on Me":
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This 5 page paper examines the role of grace in the film, "You Can Count on Me". This paper specifically examines the personal and spiritual journey of Sammy in order to highlight how grace is subtly revealed in her life as a means of prompting her own ability to change and grow. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: GSCounts.rtf

Greed and the Book of Amos
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This 3 page paper discusses the Book of Amos and what it says about greed, and how that relates to us today. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVAmos.rtf

Greek Culture and Thought in Christian Theology
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A 10 page research paper that examines the influence of Greek culture and thought on Christian theology.This influence on Christianity dates from the earliest beginnings of the faith, and it became even more influential as Gentiles in the Christian faith began to outnumber those of Jewish origin. In fact, from the fourth century onward, the early Greek Fathers of the Christian faith borrowed a great deal from Neoplatonic speculation. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: khgrk.wps

Gregory of Nyssa and St. Augustine
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A 7 page paper which presents a theme from Chapter X of St. Augustine’s Confessions and then discusses a similar theme in A Eulogy for Basil the Great by Gregory of Nyssa. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAaugr.rtf

Gregory of Nyssa's Support for Christ's Teachings
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This 3 page paper draws on several points made by Gregory to demonstrate that Christ's teachings are valid. Various ideas are discussed inclusive of the concept of the soul and not taking the bible literally. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: SA606Grg.rtf

Gregory the Great/Dialogues
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A 6 page research paper/essay that examines the life and work of Pope Gregory the Great. Gregory I, known as "the Great," was pope from 590 to 604 and considered to the "last of the Latin Fathers of the Western Church." What sort of man was Gregory to earn such appellations? The history of Pope Gregory's papacy, with its many accomplishments, supports the veneration that has been given this extraordinary man over the centuries, but also, modern readers can discern the depth of this theologian through close examination of his writing. The writer discusses Gregory Second Dialogue, the Life of St. Benedict. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khgregi.rtf

Growing Up Mormon
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An 8 page paper which discusses what it is like to grow up Mormon, what their beliefs and values are, and what family lifestyles are often like. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAmormon.rtf

Guibert of Nogent and Hildegard of Bingen
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A 6 page paper which discusses "A Monk's Confession: The Memoirs of Guibert of Nogent" and "Hildegard of Bingen: A Visionary Life." No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAhildebuig.wps

Haddon Robinson/Biblical Preaching
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A 6 page essay that offers an overview of Haddon Robinson's text Biblical Preaching, the development and delivery of expository messages, which has been considered a classic text, aiding seminary students in learning the art of expository sermon preparation and delivery for decades. The writer discusses Robinson's definition of expository preaching. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khhadrob.rtf

Hallucinations, Possession Trance And Religious Authenticity: Hollywood's Accurate Interpretation
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5 pages in length. To question the legitimacy of religious hallucinations is to ignore an entirely separate understanding from mankind's myopic perspective. The extent to which demonic visions are a genuine entity is both grand and far-reaching; that Hollywood has projected this tangible truth in such films as The Exorcist speaks to greater realization of how religious hallucinations are neither psychotic nor artificial in nature but instead components of otherworldly realism. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TLCHallucEx.rtf

Hanbali Islam; The Religion of Saudi Arabia
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This 7 page paper looks at the dominant religion in Saudi Arabia; the religion of the Sunni Muslims where the Hanbali school of jurisprudence has been adopted. The paper out lines the forms of the approaches adopted in interpreting the divine texts of the Quran and the Sunna, as well as the haiths and the relevant importance of these approaches. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEhanbali.rtf

Happiness, Compassion and Religion
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A 6 page research paper that discusses the connection between happiness and compassion, in terms of both Christian and Buddhist belief and then explains this connection further by examining Tolstoy’s Death of Ivan Ilych. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khhapcom.rtf

Hare Krishna: Their History, Purpose And Eventual Maturation
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10 pages in length. There exist a great many philosophies by which people live their lives that help maintain order and a sense of direction that otherwise would merely drift in subconscious thought. One particular philosophy that has not set well with mainstream society is that of Hare Krishna, which partakes of the spiritual side of life by eschewing that which is overtly materialistic and shallow. The writer discusses the history, legal problems and ultimate maturation process of the Hare Krishna movement. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TLCHareK.rtf

Harmony: Darwin and Genesis
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A 4 page paper which examines the theme of harmony in Charles Darwin’s “On the Origin of Species: Chapter IV Natural Selection” and Chapter 1 of Genesis in the Bible. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAharmy2.rtf

Harold S. Kushner/ How Good Do We Have To Be?
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A 6 page analysis of Rabbi Harold S. Kushner's book How Good Do We Have to Be? In this book, Kushner addresses some of the traditional perspectives of Judeo-Christian theology. Specifically, Kushner reinterprets the Genesis story of creation in terms of twentieth century sensibilities. In so doing, Kushner addresses some centuries-old theological questions in terms that are easily accessible by the average reader. No additional sources cited.
Filename: 99begood.rtf

Harry Blamires' "The Christian Mind : How Should A Christian Think"
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5 pages in length. According to Harry Blamires, author of The Christian Mind : How Should A Christian Think, the global resurgence of religion that occurred throughout the past few decades served as a platform for fundamentalist interpretation with regard to religious scriptures. It is the author's contention that this reawakening has been instrumental in a significant distortion of traditional religious interpretation. As religion has become globalized over the past three decades, it has taken on a decidedly different façade: that of what is contrary to all it has represented in the past. No additional sources cited.
Filename: TLCchrst.wps

Has Belief in Jesus Christ Become More Important to Christianity Than Belief in God?
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A 7 page paper which examines this ethical problem by considering biblical passages as well as philosophical observations from Aristotle, Plato, and Thomas Aquinas. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TGchrist.rtf

Hasidism
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For many people, the idea of a Hasidic Jew brings to mind a somber individual in dark clothing walking in the vicinity of the old Boro Park in Brooklyn, New York. Actually, the picture is correct - the connotations that are part of the picture may be wrong. This 5 page paper explores the religious practices, beliefs and life style of the Hasidim. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KThasdic.wps

Healing for Damaged Emotions
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This 5 page paper contemplates the book Healing for Damaged Emotions, written by David A. Seamands and Gary R. Collins. How the authors manage to blend religion with psychology is at the crux of this analytical paper. No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA037HDE.rtf

Heart of Flesh: A Book Review
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A 10 page review of "Heart of Flesh: A Feminist Spirituality for Women and Men" by Joan D. Chittister. The book documents the ostracism of women both from public policy and from the theological development of the western world and uses the work of other authors to substantiate Chittister's contentions. This ostracism has limited both the growth and the vision of the world. Chittister uses the life of Jesus as a format for the spirituality which she see so critically hinges on the embracement of feminist values rather than the condemnation of those values. She calls for calls for a reorganization of world thinking in terms of spirituality. A Feminist Spirituality for Women and Men", as its title would suggest, calls for hearts of flesh rather than the hearts of stone which have so shaped our past. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPhrtFls.wps

Heaven and Hell
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A 3 page essay that presents a guide for a student who wishes to discuss a personal belief in Heaven and Hell. The writer takes a Christian perspective. No bibliography offered.
Filename: khhahper.rtf

Hebrew and Greek Legacy
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A 4 page paper which examines the religious studies of Hebrew and the culture and customs of the Greeks. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAhewgk.rtf

Hebrews 2:9-13 - Commentary
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A 3 page paper that discusses these verses with an emphasis on the reasons for Christ's birth as found in this passage. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PGheb2c.RTF

HEBREWS, SUMERIANS AND RELIGION
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This 4-page paper discusses the differences between how the Sumerians and Hebrews regarded their gods, and would attempt to placate them so terrible things wouldn't happen to them. Included are discussions about montheism and polytheism. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MThebsum.rtf

Hell: A Personal Vision of Hell as Inspired by Dante
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A 3 page description of Hell. The author suggests that hell is not only a physical place but it is a conceptual place, a place where people suffer but also a place that inspires others to seek salvation. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PPdante3.rtf

Hierarchical Church And Liberation Theology
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A 9 page paper. The writer begins with comments about the necessity for a hierarchy in a large international institution and moves from that discussion to one on the liberation theology movement that began in Latin America. The rest of the paper discusses this theology, the impact of Freire on the movement and discusses the basic tenets of liberation theologians with an emphasis on Gutierrez. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PGchhizx.RTF

Hijra of the Prophet Mohammed
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A 5 page paper which discusses the event of Hijra as it relates to the Prophet Mohammed. Bibliography 5 sources.
Filename: RAhijra.rtf

Hildegard of Bingen and Francis of Assisi
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A 5 page paper which examines the religious views of Hildegard of Bingen and Francis of Assisi. Source used is from a fax sent by student.
Filename: RAbngen.rtf

Hilliard/The Buddha, etc.
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A 5 page book review of F.H. Hilliard's The Buddha, The Prophet and The Christ. This book offers a comparison between three of the world's principal religions -- Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam. Hilliard makes the point in his introduction that the differences between these religions are often misunderstood, and they are frequently misrepresented (7). While Hilliard readily admits that these religions differ in fundamental respects, he also asserts that "they are not nearly so far from one another as them seem" (7). The sections that Hilliard presents on each religion more then substantiate this assertion. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khhilbpc.rtf

Hindu Religion: Pilgrimage
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A 7 page paper which examines the importance of the pilgrimage in the Hindu religion. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAhinp.rtf