Prayer in Schools
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of this heated argument. Both sides of the issue are adequately explored. The ACLU's position is explained. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA024pry.rtf

Priests and the Sexual Abuse of Children
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An 18 page address of the problem that is emerging in the Catholic Church. This paper explores the various theories that are being promoted to explain this abuse. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PPrlgSexAb.rtf

Protecting Our Religious Freedom
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A 4 page paper which examines the problem of religious freedom and discusses how we can best protect those rights. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RArelfre.rtf

Puritan Belief in Relation to Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “Scarlet Letter”
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A 6 page discussion of the manner in which Puritan belief shaped Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “Scarlet Letter”. The author of this paper asserts that the Puritans have been instrumental throughout history in shaping many aspects of our society. This influence is reflected extensively in both the fictional and historical literature. Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter" is one of the most obvious reflections of Puritan belief. It is a story which has persevered through the ages, a story which will continue to persevere well into our future. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PPpurScr.rtf

Recent Increases in Conservative and Fundamentalists Religious Groups: An Analysis
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A 4 page contention that "ecause of the dramatic move away from our conservative basis, because of the increase in prominence of groups that differ from that conservative basis, we have become more aware of the upswing in interest regarding conservative and fundamentalist religions". This contention is analyzed from a functionalists and a conflict
Filename: PPrlgFnd.rtf

Religion And Church Attendance
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This 9 page paper discusses three articles that appeared in the Journal of Contemporary Religion in 2002. The first article by Bruce, Praying Alone? Church-Going in Britain and the Putnam Thesis, spurred the responses of two other authors. This essay also discusses Robert Putnam's thesis regarding the decline in voluntary associations among the populous and the premise that declining church attendance is just another example of a general shift away from collective activity. Using the three articles, Putnam's article and book and other sources, the writer asserts this is too simplistic. There are many factors involved with lower church attendance. Social capital is also discussed. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: PGchatd.rtf

Religion and Homosexuality: Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam
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This is a 9 page paper discussing homosexuality and religion in regards to Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam. The policies and issues relating to homosexuality vary a great deal throughout different religions. While in some cases, specific references are difficult to find in ancient scriptures and holy text, other references such as in Islam’s Quran and Hadith, seem quite specific as to the opinion of homosexuality and what, if any, punishment should be given. The Jewish and Christian religions both have conservative divisions which forbid homosexual practice and homosexuals’ participation in rituals while at the same time they also have liberal or reformed divisions which recognize homosexuals in regards to equal rights and respect. Hinduism and Buddhism also have varied perspectives within their own religions as while some Hindu researchers cannot find specific references either way, others refer to the Kama Sutra and its devotion of an entire chapter to gay men. Most Buddhist divisions refer to the precepts of Right Conduct but with some differentiation as to the interpretation of “sexual misconduct”. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TJrelho1.rtf

Religion and literacy
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A five page paper which looks at the importance of religion in the increase in literacy rates in Britain and France during the seventeenth century. Bibliography lists 5 sources
Filename: JLrelliteracy.rtf

Religion and the Patterns of Morality
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In this age of increased crime and public decadence in and out of the White House and Senate, it is easy to understand the need to incorporate a sense of morality within the context of politics. Moral action is perhaps a necessary ingredient that appears to be missing, or, at the least, diminished. Former President Reagan stated that he felt that Americans need religion because we are imperfect and our government needs the church because only those humble enough to admit they are sinners can bring democracy the tolerance it requires in order to survive. This 5 page paper proposes that this statement is reflective of a belief that religion is able to influence the patterns of morality by animating moral behavior within the context of government or political policies. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Religion and the State
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This 8 page paper looks at religion and how it is embraced by government. The problem of religion in schools is also addressed. Quotes from past presidents about the issue are included. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA350re.rtf

Religion and the Treatment of Others
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An 18 page paper which discusses aspects of religion as it involves the treatment and persecution of others who maintain different beliefs. The argument presented is that which states persecution is always a reality when involved with powerful belief systems, whether they be religious or otherwise. The paper discusses the Roman treatment and perception of Christians, Orthodox Christians' treatment and perception of heretics, Christian treatment and perception of Jews, and male Christians' treatment and perception of female Christians. This is followed by a comparison and contrast of the historical information, negative attributes, and a contemporary issue which further indicates how persecution is part of any given society or belief system. Bibliography lists 18 sources.
Filename: RAromecat.wps

Religion and Third World Politics
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A 10 page paper which examines religion in third world countries as it involves politics. The paper presents an argument that religion should not be involved in controlling the people in the third world countries. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAthrdrl.rtf

RELIGION IN MODERN SOCIETY
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This 4 page paper discusses why Robert Bellah's thesis in Habits of the Heart are not applicable in today's society and that his claims are biased and faulty. Examples given. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: MBhabheart.rtf

Religion in Public Schools
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A 3 page paper which provides the pros and cons of religion in public schools. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAscre.rtf

RELIGION IN SCHOOLS -- AND LEGISLATION
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This 4-page paper examines legislation as it pertains to religion in schools. In addition to examining current trends on this topic, the paper also examines some historical trends as well. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MTrelsch.rtf

Religion in Society
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This 4 page paper takes a look at religion and society through the viewpoint of several theorists, including Marx and Durkheim. Religion is seen as a culprit or hindrance in a variety of matters, as well as a positive driving force. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA124rel.rtf

Religion in the Modern World
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This 9 page paper is written in three parts. The first part looks at what is meant by religion and considers various definitions. The second part looks at the role of religion in modern society. The third section considers whether or not secularization may be seen as progress. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TEreltoday.rtf