Essays and Research Papers on Church & Politics

6 pages in length. There exist a great many religions in the world; some could not be any further apart in beliefs and principles, while others that are seemingly opposite actually have a significant number of qualities in common. Such is the case with Judaism, Christianity and Islam, where even though the three ...

A 4 page research paper that contrasts and compares these religions. Ryan (2004) points out that non-Muslims are frequently perplexed when they find out that Muslims consider "Adam, Abraham, Moses, Jesus" and many other biblical personages who are known to both Jewish and Christian scripture to be Muslim (p. 19). This does not mean ...

A 7 page paper discussing how the issue of religion among Native Americans has come full circle in the past century. The federal government officially banned some tribes' most sacred religious rites - the potlatch of the Cree was subversive because it redistributed wealth among members - forbade the use of native languages and removed entire tribes from ...

A 5 page exploration of the religious philosophy of author Shusaku Endo as portrayed in this story of the individual pilgrimages of his key characters. On the surface Shusaku Endo's “Deep River” is a story of personal and cultural clash which unfolds among a group of Japanese tourist touring alongside the Ganges River in ...

This 4 page paper briefly outlines and explains the three named religions. The five pillars of Islam are explained. The origins of both Santeria and Rastafarianism are discussed as are their primary beliefs. Santeria was created by slaves in Cuba as a way to secretly continue their native religious practices and beliefs. Rastafarianism is ...

A 6 page comparison of the differences and similarities of Islamic and western culture and religion. Defines each term and provides a background as to beliefs and the stereotyping and misperceptions which have arisen between these two cultures. Outlines the important precepts of Islam and concludes that Islam, in fact, shares numerous ideological ...

A 5 page research that explores various topics in roughly one page summations that are from a religiously oriented perspective. Topics include materialism and functionalism, ultimate reality, phenomenology of religion, and the sacred and profane. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This is a 5 page paper noting the similarities between the Christian ideals and self-mastery as found in Cassian’s Conference I and the Eastern religions of Buddhism and Hinduism. Monk and Christian writer John Cassian (360-435) wrote two major collections of works dealing with the principles of monastic life: The first collection “The Institutes” deals ...

This 4 page paper examines this article related to religion and its spread in England. There is a definite focus on Sikhism, Hinduism and Islam. No additional sources are listed.

This 7 page paper looks at Korea and its embrace of religion, particularly native religious beliefs. The positive effects of Buddhism and Shamanism on modernity are duly noted but the paper argues that Confucianism has been detrimental to the development of Korea. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the issue of dharma as it relates to the Hindu religion and philosophy. Examples are given from various texts and quoted. Applications of dharma to modern society are explored and experts opinions given. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page book review on A.W. Tozer's Pursuit of God, which begins with an introduction to Tozer's legacy, letting the reader see something of the man behind the words, which is instructive because the reader immediately sees the role that religion played in the author's life. The Pursuit of God, first published in 1948, ...

An 8 page research paper that looks at two questions pertaining to the Book of Exodus. First of all, it examines what scholars have determined relative to the historical accuracy of the exodus of the Hebrew people from Egypt. Then, it address the question of the significance of this event to the Israelite people and ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the three religions, which are compared and contrasted. Geopolitical implications are discussed as well as how members today get along with one another. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 8 page paper supports the thesis that if more people followed Hindu precepts, the world would be a better place. The ten commandments of this religion are explored. Examples are provided. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 6 page paper examines the traditions of Hinduism and their meanings. To some extent, other religions are discussed for comparison purposes. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page essay offers a hypothetical interview with a Buddhist in order to offer an accurate overview of the principles of this major world religion. The Buddhist concept of God, and the principles of this faith are described. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the concept and beliefs concerning life and death in the religion of Hinduism. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page research paper that discusses the revelation of the Prophet Muhammad. Bibliography lists 4 sources. These revelations were brought to him from Allah by the archangel Gabriel and because of this experience Muhammad rejected the polytheistic religion of his fellow Arabs

5 pages in length. Robert A. Orsi's The Madonna Of 115th Street : Faith and Community in Italian Harlem, 1880-1950 eloquently illustrates how the psychological characteristics of the Italian/American population – which include their value systems and religion – are wide and varied. No bibliography.

A 4 page research paper that examines the basic tenets of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. The writer also looks at the various sects of these religions and why they occurred. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 3 page research paper that discusses the influence of Zoroastrianism on the three major world faiths of Christianity, Judaism and Islam. The writer argues that Christianity, Judaism and Islam would not exist in their present forms if it were not for the influence of an older religion that pre-existed all three of these world ...

A 7 page essay that examines and compares apocalyptic views and beliefs as the world stands on the brink of the third millennium. Included are traditional Christian views on the Rapture and the Second Coming of Christ, along with a look at a few religions and beliefs born of the twentieth century. ...

A 4 page paper that explains four views: mutual opposition, exclusivism, inclusivism, and pluralism. The writer comments on whether each view promotes tolerance and diversity. A brief discussion of religion and science is provided and each of the four views is related to these debates. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page overview of the similarities and differences in Buddhist culture and Native American culture. Emphasizes the diversity of Native American cultures and stresses that one must be specific regarding time period to make applicable comparisons. Compares primarily contemporary Buddhism and traditional but contemporary Native American religions. Bibliography lists 7 sources. ...