Islamic Religion and Civilization
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A 5 page observation that recent world events have brought the Islamic religion into western awareness perhaps more so than it has been at any point in the past. To understand Islamic civilization we must look to the religion and the areas and cultures which it has influenced. There are a number of examples which illustrate the contention that religion can be definitively impacted by and impact culture. Growing rapidly in popularity, Islam is in fact spreading across the world. Because of this rapid spread it is particularly sensitive to cultural deviations in its practice. At the same time, however, Islam has influenced numerous regions of the war perhaps more than any other religion in history. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Islamic Women
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A 3 page paper which examines the condition of women in Islam and argues that they are not, and have not been, victims of oppression. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Israeli-Palestinian Conflict and Pan-Islamic Terrorism
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A 4 page discussion of the association that exists between Israeli-Palestinian conflict and Pan-Islamic terrorism in the Middle East and beyond. The author reviews the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and notes the role of Western foreign policy. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Itinerary for Tour to Countries Dominated by Islam
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This 8 page paper provides information on the origins of Islam in a variety of countries as one takes a mock tour. The tour originates in Washington D.C. and then goes to Egypt, Iran, Nigeria, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Indonesia, Turkey and the United Kingdom. Information on each of the nations is provided inclusive of specific information on the predominance of Islam. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Jerusalem in History and as Portrayed in Robert Stone's Fictional "Damascus Gate": A Radical Departure from Pre-Modern Ideologies
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A 7 page overview of the religious ideologies surrounding Jerusalem. Presents a synopsis of Jerusalem's history and the ideologies which surrounded that history. Notes the degradation of these ideologies over time, a degradation which is most apparent in contemporary times. Utilizes the plot and characters of the fictional novel "Damascus Gate" by Robert Stone, and the psychological manifestation the author chooses to refer to as the "Jerusalem Syndrome" to illustrate that degradation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Jesus And Moses In The Bible And The Koran
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A 6 page paper that begins with some general differences between the Bible and the Koran. The Koran teaches that Jesus and Moses were prophets, like Mohammed and Jesus is not God. The writer discusses these precepts in more detail including verses from Scripture and from the Koran. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Jesus Christ Versus Mohammed
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A 5 page paper that compares Jesus and Mohammed, beginning with their birth, what is known about their youth and discussing their ministries. The writer also discusses the impact of the death of each Jesus and Mohammed. The writer also includes some quotes from each to demonstrate the vast differences. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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John Esposito/The Straight Path
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A 5 page book review of John Esposito's The Straight Path, which the writer describes as an easily readable, comprehensive historical introduction to the study of Islam that provides the student with a thorough grounding in Muslim theology, politics and law. By discussing Islamic history within a cultural context, Esposito provides insight into why the Muslim world developed as it did. By offering a means to understand Islamic history, Esposito also aids his readers in understanding the Islamic world of the present. No additional sources cited.
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Judaism and Islam
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A five page paper which looks at the similarities and differences between these two belief systems, in terms of ethics, theology and metaphysics. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Karen Armstrong's, "The Battle for God":
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This 4 page paper examines the premise of this author that fundamentalism has become a far more powerful force in the world due to increasing technological advancements that tend to obliterate the line between tradition and technology. This author asserts that many of the contemporary problems we face in our modern society stem from this disharmony between traditional conceptions of God versus modern reliance on technology and modernity. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Karl Marx’s Theory of Religion and Modern Day Islamic Turkey
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This is a 5 page paper discussing Marx’s theory of religion and Islamic modern day Turkey. Karl Marx believed that religion was the “opium of the people” and it led to the protection of the elite classes and oppression of the lower classes. In modern day Turkey, the Islamist movement was said to originate as a need to represent the poor urban population and promoted the ideals of Marx in regards to the socialist ideals and community equality. In addition, it also promoted the traditional conservative ideals of the Islamic faith. Since religion has become a part of Turkish politics, the oppression of classes and other religions has continued. Christians within Turkey find it hard to exist in the country as they are not allowed to study their own faith and are forced to learn the foundations of Islam within the educational system. Those children who refuse are humiliated by the teachers and class mates. Since 1980, many Christians have moved from Turkey into parts of Europe. Turkey which is a member of NATO and the European Council deems itself as “secular” to seem more attractive to the western countries but by all accounts, Marxist theories of religion leading to oppression seems to be a ongoing issue in modern day Turkey. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Koran, Bible on Women
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A 4 page essay that contrasts and compares texts from the Koran and the Old Testament that pertain to women and society. No additional sources cited.
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Major World Religions
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A 5 page paper. There are more than 4,000 different faith groups in the world, 20 of which are typically identified as 'the major world religions.' This paper discusses the largest five plus Judaism. The names and purposes of the primary religious texts for each religion is identified. The literary techniques for teaching lessons are also identified. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Middle Eastern Immigration in America
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This 4 page paper looks at the United States and relays statistics. new York City is a focal point of this paper. Statistics are included. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Mohammed's Life as an example for Muslims
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This 7 page paper explores the prophet Mohammed's life and how it has effected the socioeconomic development of the Muslim community. Financial issues are addressed, but other issues such as marriage and tolerance of other religions are also included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Moral Code and Kinship Obligations: A Comparison of Islam and Confucianism
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A 9 page discussion of the relationships that exist between moral code and kinship obligation for these two philosophies. This paper addresses four specific questions regarding moral code’s basis of legitimacy, the way that kinship obligations are subordinated to the transcending moral code, the way kinship obligations are incorporated into the transcending moral code, and the way the differing perceptions of the afterlife support the conformity to the transcending moral code. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Morality Crimes and Punishment in Saudi Arabia and Turkey
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An 8 page discussion of the manner in which morality crimes are defined and punished under Islamic law. Punishment can, and does, consist of such actions as amputations and even beheadings. Both Turkey and Saudi Arabia deal quickly and efficiently with crimes which run counter to the teaching of Islam. While their approach to punishment may seem horrendous to us, it is incontestably very effective. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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