A COMPARISON OF: THE REPUBLIC OF PLATO AND THE SYNOPTIC GOSPELS
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This 8 page paper compares the Synoptic Gospels and their messages to the philosophies of Plato in The Republic. Quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MBplgos.rtf

A HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY: ITS INFLUENCE ON POLITICS AND SOCIETY FROM 2000 BCE TO 1500 CE
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This 5-page paper examines the history of the Catholic Church and Christianity until 1500 BCE, and examines its influence on government, economics and the social fabric. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MTchrinflu.rtf

A Philosophical and Theological Analysis of Same Sex Marriages
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A 12 page overview of the many issues surrounding same-sex marriages. The author reviews same-sex marriages from the perspective of how they impact society as a whole and, providing a review of the history of developments in churches in particular, evaluates those impacts under the utilitarian, deontological, and theological realms of philosophy. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: PPgayMr2.rtf

A Summary of “When Bad Things Happen to Good People” by Harold S. Kushner
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This is a 5 page paper summarizing Harold Kushner’s “When Bad Things Happen to Good People” (1981). Harold Kushner’s “When Bad Things Happen to Good People” (1981) tells of Kushner’s own emotional and spiritual journey back to the belief of God after the death of his three year old son. Kushner, a Rabbi, tried to make sense of many of the traditional arguments of God’s existence and the reasons for some of the tragic events of the modern world. Overall, Kushner provides a usable argument for God as his idea rests on the fact that although God is not all powerful, He is a God of love. In addition, his argument also presents a case on the aspects of natural law in which moments of chaos create disasters which do not discriminate based on morality. While the reader may or may not agree with Kushner on the aspects of God’s power, the reader may find Kushner’s suggestions on how to deal with people who are dealing with grief and pain, as Kushner himself has experienced it first hand. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TJRabbi1.rtf

Abnormal Psychology & Religion / Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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A 10 page research essay that discusses the relationship between obsessive-compulsive disorder and obsessive religious practices. Specifically, the writer promotes the evidence regarding the neurotic obsessiveness of those who join cults and supports the premise with studies. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Abpsyrel.wps

Adler V. Duval And Chandler V. Siegelman: Overview
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7 pages in length. Two of the most opposing forces on the planet are the concepts of church and state; to intersect them in any public forum sets off a rampage of protest and anger that often ends in a race to see which side gets to claim victory based upon constitutionality. Such is the instance with Adler v. Duval and Chandler v. Siegelman, two cases where free speech, free exercise and the establishment clause all came under fire based upon perceived illegality and blatant constitutional infringement. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCAdlerDuv.rtf

Alfred and education in England
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A paper which looks at the influence which Alfred the Great had on educational provision in England, after the Viking raids on religious centres destroyed the education network during the Dark Ages. Bibliography lists 2 sources
Filename: JLalfred.rtf

An Analysis of "Machiavelli in Hell":
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This 4 page paper discusses Sebastian de Grazia's "Machiavelli in Hell". This paper presents a summary of the book as well as a discussion of significant subject matter. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: GSMachel.rtf

An Analysis of "Preaching to Every Pew":
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This 5 page paper discusses this book and determines what lessons can be applied from the book to real-life sermon writing and preaching. This book deals with effectively communicating to multicultural audiences. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: GSPreach.rtf

An Examination of Unity Within the Catholic Church:
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This 7 page theology paper discusses the four marks of the Catholic Church and how these relate to the unity of the Church. Many examples are used to highlight the oneness of the Catholic Church such as authority, eucharist, and the differences between Catholicism and Protestantism. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: GSUnity1.rtf

An Intervention Using Appreciative Inquiry Theory
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the use of appreciative inquiry theory to address an intervention. This study relates the problem of communication in a church setting, where 200 members have a difficult time focusing on the expansion of the organization. Further, this study provides a qualitative approach for assessing the views and the application of AI in this specific “case study” setting. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: MHChur33.rtf

An Outline of Religion in the 2000 and 2004 Elections
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A 3 page outline of the role of religion in the 2000 and the 2004 elections in the United States. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: RA2004e.rtf

Andric's Bridge On The Drina
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The Yugoslavian writer, Ivo Andric wrote The Bridge On The Drina in 1945. It was later translated from Serbo-Croatian into English and was the basis for his winning the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1961. This 5 page paper explores the historical and political references within the text. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KTbridge.wps

Angels: Followers of Satan in Milton’s “Paradise Lost”
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A 6 page paper which analyzes why, in Milton’s “Paradise Lost,” the angels followed Satan despite the fact they knew they would be cast out of heaven. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.
Filename: RAangels.rtf

Ann Hutchinson, Cotton Mather, Jonathan Edwards
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This 10 page paper presents a hypothetical dialog between and among the three persons in the title. For instance, Hutchinson was banished from Massachusetts because of her radical ideas about gender equality. All three were influential in the history of religion in America. The topic is whether or not the church should ordain homosexuals. The essay begins with a brief background of each of the three. The essay then launches into the dialog that might occur. The writer also notes which of the three might be more accepting of the proposal. The reader must suspend logic regarding time periods (for example, Hutchinson was dead before Mather was born) and simply focus on what a discussion among these three luminaries might sound like. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PGdilg.rtf

Arguments Against Same Sex Union Ceremonies in the United Methodist Church
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This 6 page report discusses the issues related to same sex “marriages” in the context of the United Methodist Church and offers both biblical reference and Methodist doctrine to support its point of view in which prohibitions against same-sex unions and gay ordination are upheld. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BWssex.rtf

Assessment of Northern Ireland since the Good Friday Agreement
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This is a 4 page paper assessing the Northern Ireland conflict since the implementation of the Good Friday Agreement. Since the Good Friday Agreement was implemented in Northern Ireland in 1998, the British and Irish Governments have been assessing the events and improvements which have occurred since that time. In addition to constitutional and government issues addressed in the Agreement, the implementation of the Agreement also led to equal rights and opportunities regardless of religious affiliation in the areas of employment, services, and education which increased community awareness and cooperation. The fact the Agreement also contained aspects of diminishing the British police presence in Northern Ireland and the release of political prisoners was also exceedingly well received. Within the last year however, certain components in regards to the implementation of the Agreement have stalled, such as the full development of a new police force and board, and people have been split along pro-Agreement and anti-Agreement lines. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TJNIrel1.rtf