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Summary of Chapter 6: Religious Experience »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page summary of Chapter 6 of Ed. L. Miller’s “God and Reason: An invitation to Philosophical Theology,” 2nd edition. The chapter discusses and defines religious experience, relating it to all of the world’s leading religions. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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The Culture Of Cuba »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper. The population of Cuba represents a vast variety of ethnicities and the culture is lively and colorful and rich with heritage. This paper reports data regarding income and religious affiliation and the average number of Cubans who attempt to get to the shores of Florida each year. It also discusses the ... View Full Description
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Missions in Colonial Sierra Leone »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page paper discussing the religious development of colonial Sierra Leone, created for freed former slaves returned to Africa from other countries. Sierra Leone is unique among African nations in that it was created by outside forces for a highly specific reason. It would provide a missions field holding individuals already acquainted ... View Full Description
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Comparing and Contrasting Moliere's, "Tartuffe", and Durang's, "Sister Mary Ignatius Explains it ALL": »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper discusses the religious hypocrisy which is the main theme in both plays. Furthermore, this paper investigates the many differences of these plays, and how each author chose to highlight the theme of hypocrisy. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Exploration of Religion: »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper explores the basic premise of several religions, including indigenous religions, God's covenant with the Jews, Zoroastrianism and its impact on Judaism, the difference between the various sects of Judaism, and more. This paper examines how these religious topics integrate into a history of religion. Bibligraphy lists 0 sources. View Full Description
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Aristotle & Augustine/Religion & Ethics »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page essay/research paper that contrasts Aristotle's ethics against those of Augustine. Contrasting with these two extremes, contemporary philosopher William Frankena has sought to bring secular and religious moral philosophy into constructive engagement. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Religious Persecution »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page research paper that presents an overall view of religious persecution, which indicates the pervasive nature of this problem and highlights the difficulties that the US government has experienced in formulating effective foreign policy to address this global problem. Bibliography lists 10 sources. View Full Description
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Religious Persecution »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page research paper that explores the topic of how the US should form foreign policy to address this issue. The writer discusses the activist movement that has pressured the government to make opposition to religious persecution a central part of foreign policy. The argument in this paper is presented but not developed due ... View Full Description
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Expansion And Migration Starting With 14th And 15th Century America »

Number of pages 13

13 pages in length. A tremendous amount of religious, political, economic, social and cultural development occurred in America during the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, with expansion and migration two of the primary aspects of such progress. When one examines the extent to which various time periods had an impact upon American evolution, one ... View Full Description
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Psychiatric Case Study : An Analysis Using Freudian Theory »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper provides an overview of Freudian's theory of the Id, Ego and Superego and applies it to a fictitious case study. The case involves a religious woman. Religion and sexuality are examined as it respects Freudian thought. Freud's own struggle with religion is touched on. Bibliography lists 6 ... View Full Description
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THE IMPORTANCE OF TRANSNATIONAL RELIGIOUS GROUPS »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper discusses the importance of transnational religious groups in relation to the September 11th, 2001 attacks on the WTC and the Pentagon. Transnational ties, globalization of religous efforts and projections as to how this aided the United States in her recovery and current dealings with terrorism. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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The Trickster of Seville »

Number of pages 7

A seven page paper which considers Tirso's The Trickster of Seville from the point of view of the insights it contains into the social and religious culture of Spain in the 16th and 17th centuries, and the role of Don Juan as a post-Renaissance baroque hero. View Full Description
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Religion: A Mirror of Prevalent Social Beliefs »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page contention that religion does not act only to change and challenge prevalent social beliefs and behaviors but, because it is an evolutionary phenomena, it also acts to mirror and support those attitudes. The author of this paper utilizes the current evolving religious attitude regarding homosexuality as a support for this contention. ... View Full Description
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Are the Japanese the Lost Tribes? »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page research paper that explores the multiple similarities between Japanese and Hebrew religious culture. Over 2,000 years ago, Assyrians exiled ten of the twelve tribes of Israel. No conclusions are drawn, but this report shows that there a strong case can be made for the Japanese as being the lost tribes. Bibliography lists ... View Full Description
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Religion in Cultural Products/Lord of the Rings »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper/essay that examines a cultural product, in this case the book and movie adaptation of The Lord of the Rings, for religious themes. The writer argues that J.R.R. Tolkien's masterpiece has a distinctly Christian orientation, despite its many aspects drawn from pagan myth. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Avery Dulles's "Models Of The Church" »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. Understanding the underlying message put forth in Avery Dulles's "Models of the Church" is to realize the significant changes that have occurred in relation to religious landscape. Stating how the Church represents myriad different social and political aspects of society, Dulles clearly illustrates the impact religion continues to have ... View Full Description
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Two Literary Concepts of Hell »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page paper discussing and comparing Christopher Marlowe’s “Dr. Faustus” with Dante’s “Inferno.” Dante predated Marlowe by three centuries, writing “The Divine Comedy” long before the Reformation and the rise of Protestantism that Marlowe followed. The religious teachings of the times in which these authors lived are reflected in the concept of ... View Full Description
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Tensions in Irish History During the 19th and 20th Centuries »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper which examines Ireland’s tumultuous history and considers the political, economic and social struggles including the potato famine, religious unrest, rebellion and independence movements and the role of women. Bibliography lists 9 sources. View Full Description
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Women's Role Relevant To Western Religious Traditions Such As Judaism, Christianity And Islam »

Number of pages 6

6 pages in length. All religions had their beginnings in much the same manner; it is how the individual faith flourished and expanded that ultimately determined how it separated from the rest. Because Judaism, Christianity and Islam all sprouted from much the same system of belief, it is not surprising to find that ... View Full Description
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Postcolonial Analysis Of 'Things Fall Apart' »

Number of pages 4

4 pages in length. Perhaps these particular peoples were not ready to be free of what were deemed as religious constraints to which they so readily adhered. Perhaps the European's believed that it was not necessary for the village of Umuofia to secure its heritage by way of political, governmental and familial implications. ... View Full Description
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John P. Newport's 'Life's Ultimate Questions' »

Number of pages 18

18 pages in length. John P. Newport was a quintessential examiner; not only did he base his entire life upon finding out the truth of any given topic, delving deeply into its often soft and malleable center in doing so, but he also sought to bring this truth to the people by way of ... View Full Description
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THE CURE FOR LIFE »

Number of pages 13

This 13 page paper examines various religious belief systems, such as Christian and Hinduism, in a philosophical dissertation on what each proposes as a 'cure for life'. Veiw of after life, temptation, death and why mankind NEEDs God. A discussion of salvation from several prospectives is entertained. Numerous quotes from experts in the field. Bibliography ... View Full Description
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Enlightenment Versus Religious Thought »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper looks at the ideas of Ben Franklin and other Enlightenment thinkers as well as ideas from extreme religious factions. Jonathan Edwards's fiery speech is examined Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Pueblo Pottery »

Number of pages 12

12 pages in length. Authentic artistry is a fast-fading tradition. In today's hurried global society, the faster one can produce a piece, the sooner financial gain will be realized. When one contemplates the fundamental essence of Pueblo pottery, however, one is quick to note the tenuous association between money and clayware; rather, the ... View Full Description
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MELVILLE’S USE OF BIBLICAL IMAGERY IN MOBY DICK »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper discusses the ultimate fate of the Pequod, Captain Ahab and the crew, in light of the prevalence of foreshadowing and use of religious symbols throughout the novel. Specific examples are given from the text and cited to support the assertions. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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Saintliness: The Four Criteria Enumerated by William James and Their Application to the Thirteenth Century Poet Rumi »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page discussion of the four criteria of saintliness as enumerated by the early twentieth century philosopher William James in his book “The Varieties of Religious Experience”. The author explores each of these criteria then applies them to Rumi as he is revealed in Annemarie Schimmel’s “Rumi’s World” (a book originally published in ... View Full Description
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Jonathan Swift’s “Gulliver’s Travels” »

Number of pages 24

A 24 page paper which examines how Swift employed Gulliver’s four voyages to address such popular issues during the eighteenth century as the use of science as a way of achieving utopian society, religious attitudes and government/politics, and how some of his satire was transformed into reality in the twentieth century. Bibliography lists 12 ... View Full Description
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Comparison of the Bhagavad Gita and the Bible »

Number of pages 5

A five page paper which looks at the similarities and differences between these two religious works, in terms of their structure and content, and considers which contains the more effective rules for living. View Full Description
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The Relevance of Durkheim's Suicide »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the work, but primarily discusses the applicability of the book in today's world, more than a century after he wrote it. Issues such as changing aspects of marriage and religious life are discussed as are other social variables that have changed. Bibliography lists ... View Full Description
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The concept of sacrifice in Ibsen, Jackson and Melville »

Number of pages 5

A paper which explores the concept of sacrifice in both a societal and religious context, with particular reference to Melville's 'Bartleby', Ibsen's 'A Doll's House' and Jackson's 'The Lottery'. Bibliography lists 3 sources View Full Description
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‘New religious virtues and the study of religion’ »

Number of pages 5

A five page paper which looks critically at Yearley's perspective on religious plurality and the need for a 'new virtue' of spiritual regret. Bibliography lists 1 source View Full Description
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Selling Babies? The Ethical and Moral Dilemmas of Surrogate Motherhood »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page report discusses the moral and ethical concerns related to surrogate mothering. Surrogate motherhood agreements have been responsible for a great deal of public, governmental, religious, and legal debate. For some, the issue involves whether or not it is possible to legitimately establish a “commercial” contract for a biological process which involves the ... View Full Description
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Perpetua's Passion »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. The writer discusses the triple cultural/religious influences and martyrdom as they relate to Perpetua. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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Stereotyping and the Gay Community »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper focuses on negative stereotypes which are perpetuated by media, the religious right and scientists. Specific examples are provided. An outline is included. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Jonathan Edwards & Benjamin Franklin »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page essay that examines the writing of Jonathan Edwards ("Personal Narrative" and "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God") and compares and contrasts this with excerpts from Franklin's "Poor Richard" writings and his correspondence. The writer specifically contrasts their religious beliefs and world perspective. No additional sources cited. View Full Description
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TAKING RELIGION SERIOUSLY ACROSS THE CURRICULUM »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper discusses the book by Warren Nord and Charles Haynes. Examples and quotes are cited from the book in support of including religious instruction in the school curriculum. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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Similarities and Differences in the World's Cultures Since 1500 »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper discussing how the cultures of the world have been different and yet similar. The paper argues that the west adopted an outward view of the world and a manner of questioning that led to the changes that those such as Martin Luther, Michelangelo and Sir Isaac Newton were able to ... View Full Description
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Puccini/Messa di Gloria »

Number of pages 11

An 11 page research paper that examines in detail one of Puccini's first compositions, the Mass Messa di Gloria. The writer discusses Puccini's biographical background and how this relates to the work profiled. While Puccini is best known for his operas, his heritage, as a member of the Puccini family, was in religious music. Therefore, ... View Full Description
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The Philosophies of Plato, Socrates and Aristotle in Regards to Good and Evil, the Individual, the State and Government »

Number of pages 6

This is a 6 page paper comparing the philosophies of Plato, Socrates and Aristotle. For Socrates, Plato and Aristotle, justice, truth, natural order and law play important parts in the concept of good and evil, an individual’s role in society, and the formation of the state and government. For Socrates, justice was the ultimate goal ... View Full Description
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The Concept of Fairness in the Law of Natural Justice in Jurisprudence of the Commonwealth Caribbean »

Number of pages 10

This is a 10 page paper discussing the concept of fairness and natural justice in regards to the jurisprudence of the Commonwealth Caribbean. The concept of fairness adds to the law of natural justice especially in its application of the jurisprudence of the Commonwealth Caribbean. The Commonwealth Caribbean, comprised of over 15 island and mainland ... View Full Description
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The Foundations of Criminology »

Number of pages 3

This is a 3 page paper discussing the foundations of criminology in relation to contemporary developments. The study of criminology is important in contemporary society because crime affects everyone within society either directly or indirectly. Criminology uses expertise from a variety of disciplines such as law, sociology, psychology, anthropology and economics among others to try ... View Full Description
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Civil Unrest In Indonesia: Ethnic And Religious Reasons »

Number of pages 14

14 pages in length. The riots and civil unrest in Indonesia since the beginning of 1998 have been interpreted as demonstrating the impossibility of maintaining ethnic and religious harmony. The extent to which the primary factors of civil unrest in Indonesia are ethnic and religious are involved and widespread, with much of the ... View Full Description
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Naguib Mahfouz’s Novels “Palace Walk” and “Midaq Alley” »

Number of pages 4

This is a 4 page paper discussing the novels “Palace Walk” and “Midaq Alley” by Naguib Mahfouz. Cairo-born writer Naguib Mahfouz has written almost forty novels and in 1988 became the first Arab writer to receive the Nobel Prize for literature and since the awarding of the prize, several of his works have been republished ... View Full Description
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A Comparison of the Religious Sentiments Found in Akhenaten’s “Hymn to the Sun” and “Psalm 104” of the Hebrew Bible »

Number of pages 4

This is a 4 page paper comparing the religious sentiments found in the “Hymn to the Sun” and “Psalm 104”. The Egyptian pharaoh Akhenaten (c. 1370 BC) is believed to have greatly changed the religious worship of the Egyptians. In his hymn to the Sun god, “Hymn to the Sun” or “Hymn to Aten”, Akhenaten ... View Full Description
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A Study of Gulru Necipoglu’s Article “The Life of an Imperial Monument: Hagia Sophia after Byzantium”: Summary and Critique »

Number of pages 10

This is a 10 page paper discussing Gulru Necipoglu’s article “The Life of an Imperial Monument: Hagia Sophia after Byzantium”. Gulru Necipoglu’s article “The Life of an Imperial Monument: Hagia Sophia after Byzantium” highlights many of the cultural and historical aspects of Hagia Sophia since Mehmed II’s conquest of Constantinople in 1453. Necipoglu comments that ... View Full Description
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The Unconscious Adoption of Religion by Second Generations »

Number of pages 5

This is a 5 page paper discussing the adoption of religion in children and their unconscious awareness of its adoption and association with identity. Religious identity and thought have been studied by many disciplines within the social sciences, sciences and arts. In all aspects it is believed that religion is one of the few elements ... View Full Description
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Religious Philosophy of Mahatma Ghandi »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page paper which examines the religious philosophy of Mahatma Ghandi. His religious philosophies were, in a sense, very universal, and his approach to politics as it involved his religious philosophies involved a powerful approach to non-violence. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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John Locke’s “Second Treatise on Government”: Locke’s View of Human Nature and the Only Legitimate Form of Government »

Number of pages 4

This is a 4 page paper discussing human nature and government based on mutual consent from John Locke’s his “Second Treatise on Government” (1690). John Locke within his “Second Treatise on Government” covers the development of the need for civil government based on the laws of Nature and those of man. Firstly, in Nature, all ... View Full Description
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Modern Day Police: Enforcers Of The Law Or Glorified Social Workers? »

Number of pages 10

10 pages in length. At one time police officers were well-respected, well-trained components of society whose only objective was to uphold the law. The held authority to address a given situation with the proper and appropriate discipline – verbal, physical, incarceration or otherwise – and they were supported by the whole of law ... View Full Description
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Fathers Rights »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper examines the rights of fathers in the context of the following quote “Unless there are cogent reasons against it, the children of separated parents are entitled to know and have the love and society of both their parents. In particular, the courts recognise the vital importance of the role of non-resident ... View Full Description
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