Venerabilem Fratrem Nostrum
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A 12 page paper discussing the papal bull, or letter, written by Pope Innocent III in the year 1202. A section discussing the life and times of Pope Innocent III is discussed. This is followed by a section which thoroughly discusses and illustrates the letter itself and the situation in which the letter revolved around. The paper finishes with a discussion about the influences and effects the letter has had on the Catholic church as well as the rest of the world. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Papalb.wps

Faith & Skepticism - The Dueling Ideas Behind the Reformation
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A 2 page paper that examines the two fundamental issues of philosophy and theology that were involved in the Reformation Period, the issues of faith and skepticism. Discussed are the introduction of Martin Luther's Protestant beliefs in 1517 and the era of new philosophical and theological thinking that followed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: LCReform.doc

Religious Minorities in America
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This 6 page paper looks at religious minorities in America. The primary focus is on how such sects are portrayed by media. Catholicism, Santeria and Judaism are a few of the religions included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA19Relg.wps

World's Religion / Comparison of Texts and Beliefs
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A 12 page research paper on the differences and similarities in beliefs between the various world religions with a focus on the various texts. The writer explores the main and sects of Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, and Confucianism. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Cnrelcmp.wps

Religion Inc / Mixing God With Business
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A 5 page essay examining how religion has become a money machine and much more like business than a spiritual community. Fund raising practices are examined as well as the government and religion connection. This essay examines Christian Churches, The Nation of Islam, Church of Scientology and The Unification Church. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: religinc.wps

The Nation of Islam & The U.S.A.
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7 pages in length. A comprehensive overview of the Nation of Islam, its history, background, purpose, and fundamental doctrines as set forth by the beliefs of men like Clarence 13X and later carried on by Elijah Muhammad and others. The writer briefly covers the Nation of Islam's development and analyzes its role in contemporary America. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Islamtes.wps

Teachings Of Christ And The Odyssey
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The world of Homer's Odyssey was ruled by a conglomerate of Gods who saw little need to assess human conduct outside of intervening for personal gratification and entertainment. Jesus, on the other hand, took on the 'mortal coil' in order to teach, to bring to mankind both instructions on conduct and hope for a better reality. This 5 page paper attempts to compare the teachings of Christ in Matthew with the behavior of Odysseus as presented in The Odyssey. No additional sources are listed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KTjesody.wps

Feminist Perspective Of The Holy Spirit
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This 10 page paper discusses possible feminist perspectives regarding the Holy Spirit, the third person in the Trinity. Biblical verses are presented along with a perspective from the feminist activist's point of view. Feminism today lacks the unifying precepts of the 1970s, even so, the activist today would take issue with many of the descriptions of the Holy Spirit. The feminist could well perceive the Holy Spirit as being discriminatory against women. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PGholysp.wps

The Concept of God
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In this, the 'new age', more and more individuals are defining their lives by their spirituality. Whether God is a personalized amalgamation of several concepts or is defined within the precepts of an organized religion, the concept of God is central to the lives of a great many people. This 8 page paper asserts that the three religious orientations: Christianity, Judaism and Islam all affirm theism, or the belief that God exists, is the Creator of Man and his Universe and is omnipotent, omniscient and omnipresent. Theism forms the basis for all three religions. They also share the belief that there is One God (monotheism), and a rejection of the deist belief that God cannot intervene and, or, interact in the world. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KTgodrel.wps

Shakespeare's King Lear and the Apocalypse
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This 7 page paper considers the views of society regarding the apocalypse and how we can see these perceptions which originate from the bible brought to life in the literary works of the time. The example chosen is King Lear, a pagan king who has many flaws. The bibliography sites 5 sources.
Filename: TElearap.wps

A Christian View of Euthanasia
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This 6 page report discusses euthanasia a Christian viewpoint and determines that, as a Christian, euthanasia should not be considered an option. For Christians and non-Christians alike, euthanasia is a complex issue. For those who embrace the Christian belief system, only God has the authority to determine when a human being will live or die. Answers to such fundamental questions as the meaning and purpose of life cannot be found in the legal system. There are questions that humanity must acknowledge go beyond the courts, beyond human desires, and most certainly, beyond issues of medical costs or convenience. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: BWeuth.rtf

Anglican Episcopacy / Should It Change?
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A 5 page examination of the function of the Episcopacy of the Anglican Church. Addresses the question of whether or not the Episcopacy is in need of a change. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Episcopa.wps

Ordination of Women
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An 11 page research paper exploring the various arguments for and against the ordination of women. The writer reviews the issue in terms of canonical, political and spiritual arguments, and explores these arguments on historical, present and future terms. The writer focuses on various opinions including feminist, orthodox Roman Catholic, Episcopal, and others. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Womnord.rtf

The Episcopacy / Is It Necessary?
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A 5 page research paper which examines this intriguing questions. The writer demonstrates how the episcopacy is generally regarded as an intrinsic part of the church, and thus, will remain so, but that many Catholics, including some bishops, believe that episcopal reform is necessary for the continued welfare of the church. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Epinecc.doc

Enlightened Theology - Merging the Science of Reason With the Spirit of Religion
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A 5 page paper that examines the integration of the sciences of philosophical thinking and theological belief beginning with the Age of Enlightenment in the eighteenth century. The progression of this integration is traced across the nineteenth century and through the 1960s racial tensions of the twentieth century. Included are the philosophies of Jonathan Edwards, Ralph Waldo Emerson, William James, W.E.B. DuBois, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: LCSpirit.doc

How Religions Make Countries The Way They Are
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In a 5 page essay, the author discusses the topics of Buddhism in China, Judaism in Israel and Christianity in America. Comparisons of the different religions and the countries are made. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Religion.doc

Role of Christianity in Social Movements of the 1800s
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This 5 page paper looks at the use of the bible and the Christian church in either supporting or condemning controversial practices of the nineteenth century. The primary focus is on slavery but women’s suffrage is also addressed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA51800s.wps