The Meaning Of Life In Judeo-Christian Thought
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A 4 page paper looking at this thorny problem as analyzed by the writer of Genesis, St. Paul, and St. Augustine. It concludes that for these writers, The only way to find meaning in a world filled with too many meanings is to cleave closely to an inflexible standard -- for the Jews, the Law; for Paul, the vision of Christ; for Augustine, the Church. Bibliography lists two sources.
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Paper Title: The Meaning Of Life In Judeo-Christian Thought

St. Augustine & Aquinas / Philosophical Views on the Problem of Evil and Man's Separation from Goodness
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This 10 page paper considers the religious and philosophical arguments that have existed regarding the nature of evil and man's propensity for it in the natural world. This paper begins with a presentation of the Christian view of good and evil that stems from the Book of Genesis, and then relates this notion of evil to the arguments presented by theologians and philosophers St. Augustine and Thomas Aquinas. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Paper Title: St. Augustine & Aquinas / Philosophical Views on the Problem of Evil and Man's Separation from Goodness

Voices of Protest / Long & Coughlin
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A 4 essay on Alan Brinkley's book 'Voices of Protest' that examines the protest movement against the policies of the Roosevelt administration during the Great Depression that was led by the US Senator from Louisiana Huey P. Long and Charles E. Coughlin, a Catholic priest from a suburb of Detroit. Brinkley maintains that Long and Coughlin had the ability to manifest the feelings of the American public that sought a means to defend the autonomy of the individual and to beat off the encroachments of the modern industrial state. No additional sources cited.
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Paper Title: Voices of Protest / Long & Coughlin

Theology And Religion / Mysticism And Jesus
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A 25 page research paper that tests the hypotheses that mysticism was practiced during the time of Jesus and that Jesus was a mystic. This paper includes these sections: introduction, review of the literature, findings, discussion, summary and conclusions. Mysticism is defined with examples given of what mystics say about their experience. Theology is linked definitively to mysticism. Examples of how mysticism was practiced during the time of Jesus are given using Biblical verses. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
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Paper Title: Theology And Religion / Mysticism And Jesus

Augustine, Aquinas and Bonaventure: Views on Philosophy, Religion and God
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This 8 page paper provides an overview of some essential elements of the perspectives of Augustine, Aquinas, and Bonaventure as they relate to the philosophy of religion. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Paper Title: Augustine, Aquinas and Bonaventure: Views on Philosophy, Religion and God

Why Petition God?
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This 5 page paper addresses this question from the viewpoint that since God is omniscient and omnipotent, why should man pray for anything. Issues discussed include free will, Divine planning and arguments about the usefulness of prayer with examples that relate to everyday life.
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Paper Title: Why Petition God?

Islam: The Religion and the Ideology
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A 21 page discussion of Islamic religion and ideology. Defines Islamic ideology as a changing phenomena which reflects societal needs and aspirations. Provides and extensive discussion of contemporary Islamic culture, traditional culture, and Western misperceptions regarding that culture. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
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Paper Title: Islam: The Religion and the Ideology

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.
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Paper Title: The Concept of God

Religion
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A 6 page paper discussing various aspects of religion that address issues such as oppression and liberation. Religion is a very complex and emotional subject which can often cause people to feel completely at peace with themselves and life, but can also incite people to violence. It revolves around a faith that instills, and often forces, people to behave and believe a certain way, depending on, and regardless of, the religion. More often than not religion is nothing more than a safety net that provides individuals with set rules which essentially protect them from themselves, thereby making it an oppressive reality as well as a liberating one. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Paper Title: Religion

Science and Religion / Can They Co-Exist ?
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A 10 page research paper exploring the title question. Two primary questions are discussed: Can science and religion co-exist; and Are space, time and matter on in the same thing? The writer offers two theses. First, science and religion not only can co-exist, they must co-exist. Evidence for this is drawn from a number of philosophers and scientists including Descartes and Wertheim. The second thesis is that space, time and matter are three separate substances with evidence drawn from Descartes, the Deists, and Berkeley. Other philosophers and scientists are also briefly discussed in this paper. Bibliography included.
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Paper Title: Science and Religion / Can They Co-Exist ?

The Writings of Abraham Joshua Heschel
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This 7 page paper considers the style an message of the works of this well respected Jewish theologian. The paper specifically looks at his work entitled 'Man Is Not Alone: A Philosophy of Religion'. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
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Paper Title: The Writings of Abraham Joshua Heschel

The Impact of Religion on Western Culture
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8 pages in length. Religion is an exciting and powerful influence that has preoccupied mankind throughout history and motivated people to do extraordinary things that stretch the limits of human potential. It motivated Martin Luther to challenge the Pope, Gandhi to unite India, Martin Luther King, Jr., to challenge a racist society to reform. This paper discusses that impact on western culture. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Paper Title: The Impact of Religion on Western Culture

Death In The Pearl
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The Pearl was written toward the end of the middle ages and incorporates the Christian belief system with many pagan beliefs, myths and symbolic, including many of the symbols and rituals associated with death and dying. This 7 page paper explores both the secular and religious associations made within the context of death. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Paper Title: Death In The Pearl

Jewish and Pagan Women in Ancient Greece and Rome
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This 5 page paper considers the role that Jewish women played in the society in Ancient Greece and Rome and compares and contrasts them to Pagan women during this same period. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Paper Title: Jewish and Pagan Women in Ancient Greece and Rome

Religion in Ukraine
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A 5 page paper which examines the history of religion in Ukraine. Aside from very early times, which bore pagan beliefs, Ukraine has been, since the 11th century, a Christian state, much like the rest of Europe. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Paper Title: Religion in Ukraine

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.
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Paper Title: Shakespeare's King Lear and the Apocalypse

The Occult Movement in Texas
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A 9-page essay that explores the occult movement in the state of Texas. The spiritual beliefs of the pagans, a sect with roots in the occult and covens scattered across the Lone Star State, are discussed. Cases of violence connected with occult activity in Texas over the last decade are examined, as well as the overall panic resulting from these cases. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Paper Title: The Occult Movement in Texas

The Power of Religious Redemption in William Shakespeare’s 'King Lear'
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A 5 page paper which focuses on the nature of evil in William Shakespeare’s play, 'King Lear,' and Shakespeare’s attempts to analyzed its origin, whether human or divine, in a primarily pagan Elizabethan England. There is an attempt to provide student understanding, through character analysis, to the question: Does Shakespeare provide any evidence that qualities of Christian mercy promises salvation from sin? Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Paper Title: The Power of Religious Redemption in William Shakespeare’s 'King Lear'

French Jewry in the Eighteenth Century
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This 5 page paper focuses on the Jewish population in France under Napoleon. A look at these religious communities as they existed in the eighteenth century helps to explain conditions before and after the French Revolution. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Paper Title: French Jewry in the Eighteenth Century

The Law of God
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A 5 page paper which examines the Law of God, as presented in Exodus, and demonstrates how this law is felt and implemented by the Gospel Matthew and Micah. In Micah, which is in the Old Testament, we are given a picture of some of the troubled times that existed prior to the birth of Jesus. People were very prone to acts of evil that disobeyed God’s Law as it was presented to Moses. with the Gospel of Matthew we have the existence of Jesus who was sent to grace us and give us the Holy Spirit, while still maintaining the Law of God. A list of the Ten Commandments presented to Moses in Exodus is also included for reference in regards to the evils that were occurring. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Paper Title: The Law of God

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
Paper Title: A Christian View of Euthanasia

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.
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Paper Title: Anglican Episcopacy / Should It Change?

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
Paper Title: Ordination of Women

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.
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Paper Title: The Episcopacy / Is It Necessary?

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
Paper Title: Enlightened Theology - Merging the Science of Reason With the Spirit of Religion

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