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U.S. SUPREME COURT VS. EMPLOYMENT DIV., ORE. DEPT. OF HUMAN RES. v. SMITH, 494 U.S. 872 (1990) »

Number of pages 3

This 3-page paper is an analysis of a brief, which determines if religious practices are exceptions to state law. View Full Description
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Maimonides/Political Theory »

Number of pages 7

A 7 page research paper that examines the philosophical viewpoint of 12th century Jewish philosopher Moses Maimonides in regards to 'perfect law.' Maimonides proposed that humanity should model all law on Biblical law, which is by definition 'perfect' due to his divine origin. The writer argues that this viewpoint in regards to political law is ... View Full Description
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International Law in U.S. Foreign Policy »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper assessing the question, “should the US place more or less faith in international law?” The paper concludes that the US needs to acknowledge, support and work for greater influence of international law, yet retain the ability and willingness to work outside of it if conditions warrant. Terrorists, religious fundamentalists ... View Full Description
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Natural Law Theory »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper examines natural law theory. Contemporary examples are provided. This theory is discussed in terms of how it can be used in either a religious or secular way. The argument that natural law theory is good is taken form an agnostic perspective. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Anti Religious Discrimination Laws in the UK and US; A Comparison »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper is critical comparison between UK and USA religious discrimination law, commenting on the laws as well as the differencing approaches and influences. The bibliography cites 15 sources. View Full Description
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Chapter 1 of Michael L. Peterson’s “Reason and Religious Belief: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion” »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper which examines the role religious experience plays in the justification of religious belief. No additional sources are used. View Full Description
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Should the Church Stop Gay Marriages? »

Number of pages 5

5 pages. This paper argues that the government and/or church or religious institutions should have the power to stop same-sex marriages. According to Canadian and United States research materials there are many people that feel the same way. The laws are in many cases in complete agreement with this feeling. Bibliography lists ... View Full Description
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The Effects of Court Decisions on the Deductibility of Educational Expenses »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper emphasizes the role of the Supreme Court in making law regarding the deductibility of educational expenses. Homeschooling, religious issues and other applicable topics are discussed in conjunction with this tax-related matter in education. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Religious response to Technology and Science, Historical and Contemporary »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page report discusses the fact that throughout history, technological advancement and human knowledge has served as a threat to religious predominance in society. Beginning with the radical Copernicus, who taught that the earth revolved around the sun, Europeans began to reject medieval scientific thought. They developed an unheard of conception of a universe ... View Full Description
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The Role of Judaism in the United States »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page report discusses the role of Judaism in the United States, not just the Jews but the actual role of the faith. Judaism must, in any circumstance, be examined from its long-standing traditions which have served as a hallmark of faith for thousands of years. It carries with it a codified history ... View Full Description
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Women in Hindu society »

Number of pages 4

A paper which looks at the role of women in Hindu society, based on religious texts such as the Laws of Manu, and considers the socio-cultural reasons why they should have a subordinate role. View Full Description
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WIDMAR ET AL. v. VINCENT ET AL. »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page overview of this Supreme Court Case reviewing the question of whether state university facilities can be used by students for religious purposes. Additional case law is included to illustrate the intricacies that are involved in this decision. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Matthew 22:34-46 »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page sermon on Matthew 22:34-46. In Matthew's Gospel, that is the Jewish world of the first century, the only people whom demographic groups that Jesus spurns are religious leaders, the "chief priests, Sadducees, scribes and Pharisees" of Jerusalem (Kozar 78). When Jesus comes to Jerusalem, it is presented in Matthew as the "culmination ... View Full Description
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Religious Profiling And Police Brutality: How They Affect Operations »

Number of pages 6

6 pages in length. The criminal justice system operates from two different sets of rules: one mandated by the Constitution and another both self-imposed and under the radar. For example, the presence of law enforcement provides retailers with a temporary sense of security; when police are having lunch in a particular restaurant, the ... View Full Description
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Old Believers and Cultural Migration »

Number of pages 4

The fight to retain religious freedom to practice one’s beliefs has been the main reason for war and migration in civilization throughout modern history. Religious autonomy is the reason for most of the conflict in the Middle East that raged for thousands of years and escalated with the formation of the Jewish state following World ... View Full Description
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Ethics: Religious Discrimination »

Number of pages 7

A 7 page paper discussing the ethics of religious discrimination that a company wants to commit but has not yet done. Its receptionist has converted to Islam and has adopted the full attire of an orthodox Muslim woman, projecting an extreme image for visitors to the company's headquarters. The company wants to place ... View Full Description
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Robert Orsi & William James/ A Comparison »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page research paper that contrasts and compares William James' Varieties of Religious Experience and Robert Orsi's Thank You, St. Jude. While separated by decades and widely different in style, largely due to James' now rather antique turn of phrase, an examination of these two volumes indicates that these two authors are ... View Full Description
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Intellectual Journal »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper is a journal kept by a student for a religious studies class. View Full Description
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Confucianism »

Number of pages 5

A paper which considers various aspects of Confucianism, in terms of a social philosophy and a religious belief system, and looks at the differences between the Confucian system and other Chinese philosophies. View Full Description
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Structural Functionalist Themes in “Black Elk Speaks” »

Number of pages 5

This is a 5 page paper discussing structural functionalism in relation to themes presented in “Black Elk Speaks”. “Black Elk Speaks” as told through John G. Neihardt portrays several social and religious aspects of the Sioux while they are faced with their own destruction by the invasion of the white men. Black Elk, a holy ... View Full Description
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Sex Offender Legislation »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page research paper on recent laws and scientific support for the laws affecting sexual offenders. The writer focuses on both state and federal laws, including 'Megan's Laws,' Kansas's States recommitment law, California's chemical castration law, Delaware's drivers' license law, and recidivism statistics. Bibliography lists 14 sources. View Full Description
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The Law and Society »

Number of pages 22

This 22 page paper looks at the interdependency and interaction between the law and society. The role of law, the way it impacts on society and ways it is influences and the linkage between the law and morals are examined. The paper is written looking at the concept of law and incorporates discussions of the ... View Full Description
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EDUCATION, NORTHERN IRELAND AND POLITICS »

Number of pages 4

This 4-page paper focuses on education in Northern Ireland as it pertains to political and religious divisions. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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Circumcision and Burial in Judaism and Christianity »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper which compares and contrasts these two ritualistic religious practices. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Diane Eck Does Not Make A Convincing Argument For Pluralism In Her Book "Encountering God" »

Number of pages 10

10 pages in length. On the surface of Diane L. Eck's Encountering God: A Spiritual Journey from Bozeman to Banaras, one might readily surmise how the author possesses an accurate understanding of religious presence in today's multicultural society; however, upon closer inspection, Eck claims there has been an epiphany where religious pluralism is concerned ... View Full Description
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Religion, Sex And Education: Review Of Two Articles »

Number of pages 7

7 pages in length. The ethical and moral tenets inherent to religious belief have help to guide civilized society through centuries of challenge and struggle. For those who depend upon the traditional practice to shepherd them down the path of righteousness, religion is incorporated into virtually every aspect of their lives. Indeed, ... View Full Description
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RELIGIOUS CONTROVERSIES AS REFLECTED IN OZMET’S MAGDALENA AND BALTHASAR »

Number of pages 3

This 3-page paper focuses on the religious aspect of Magdalena and Balthasar as explained in Steven Ozmet's study (through letters) about this 16th-century Nuremberg merchant's family. View Full Description
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Bush's policies and the constitution »

Number of pages 5

A paper which considers the extent to which President Bush's policies on anti-terrorism, Iraq and state-supported religious groups are in violation of the tenets of the US Constitution. View Full Description
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Herman Melville's Bartleby the Scrivener »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper provides an overview of the historical context and religious symbolism in Herman Melville's Bartleby the Scrivener. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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Muslim Religion in Islam vs. United States »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper which summarizes, analyzes and compares the religious practices in these two regions. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Sophocles’ “Oedipus the King” »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper which examines how this tragic masterpiece articulates Sophocles’ religious notions, which serve as his greatest innovation. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Religious Belief System »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper which presents a religious belief system. No sources cited. View Full Description
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Conflict: India and Pakistan »

Number of pages 9

A 9 page paper which examines the social, political, and primarily the religious tensions between India and Pakistan. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Religious Aspects in "Song of Myself" »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper discusses the religious aspect of his poem Walt Whitman's "Song of Myself." Endnotes list 3 sources. View Full Description
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Gay Marriage »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper which examines religious considerations, political issues, and world views regarding this controversial social practice. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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Theological Extremism »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper discusses extreme religious movements including the Christian Identity Movement and Black Hebrew Israelism. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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ETHICS AND RELIGION - THE IMPLICATION IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS »

Number of pages 3

This 3-page paper discusses ethical and religious climates in other countries, and how multinational businesses need to regard these factors when it comes to doing business in such countries. View Full Description
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ISRAEL: POLARIZATION AND CONSENSUS? »

Number of pages 11

This 11-page paper discusses the polarization of Israel, the differences between the religious and secularist parties, and whether there is any consensus. View Full Description
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EGYPTIAN SHAWABTIS: SYMBOLISM AND MEANING »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper describes the funtion, iconography, symbolism, religious meaning, and explains the significance of the Ancient Egyptian Shawabtis. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Comparative Analysis of Short Stories Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “Young Goodman Brown” and Flannery O’Connor’s “A Good Man is Hard to Find” »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper which examines the moral and religious principles revealed in these stories. No additional sources are used. View Full Description
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Thomas Becket: A Biography »

Number of pages 14

A 14 page consideration of the life, accomplishments, and mysteries of this twelfth century religious figure. Bibliography lists 12 sources. View Full Description
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Thomas More’s Utopia »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper which analyzes a political/social/religious aspect of a passage from Thomas More’s Utopia. No additional sources cited. View Full Description
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Religion in Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper which examines how religious the people were in medieval times based on Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Religious Symbolism in Hurston’s “Sweat” »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper discusses the religious symbolism in Zora Neale Hurston’s short story “Sweat.” Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Northern and Southern Colonies »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper which examines the physical and religious differences between the Northern and the Southern colonies of America. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Spirituality and Religion/Hospital Setting »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page research paper that discusses the difference between religious and spiritual considerations with a hospital setting. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Religious Thinking »

Number of pages 3

What is religious thinking? This 3 page paper answers that qeustion. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Thomas Paine and Thomas Jefferson »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper which compares Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense” with Thomas Jefferson’s “The Virginia Act For Establishing Religious Freedom.” Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Were the Crusades a Justifiable Religious Undertaking? »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper which examines whether the Christian Crusades were justifiable religious undertaking or not. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Religious Quotations »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper discusses four religious quotations, and the background of the scholars who said them. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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