Essays and Research Papers on Church & Politics

This 6 page paper discuses papal primacy, papal power and the papal monarchy. Several issues and events are included, such as: the two phases of early Christianity, the spread of Christianity and the need for structure and unity, the Church's clerical hierarchy, the origins of papal primacy, how the papal monarchy was established, ...

A 5-page paper that discusses the discovery and development of the power of faith in the Catholic religion as represented by the characters of Sebastian and Julia Flyte in Evelyn Waugh's 1945 novel Brideshead Revisited. Also examined is the change in literary motif and character development exhibited by Waugh in this novel as compared ...

10 pages in length. Had it not been for Saladin's courage and unwavering perseverance, Egypt would never have been recognized as a major power of the Middle East. The death of Zangid ruler Nur Al-Din cleared the way for Saladin's takeover of Syria's Zangid kingdom just prior to the Jihad, or holy war, ...

A 5 page review of the teachings of Job compared and contrasted to those of Socrates. Concludes that while both hold valuable lessons it is those of Job which are most instructive since they teach a faith in an almighty power. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

(5pp) When reading chapter seven on Judaism, from The World Religions (1992) by Houston Smith one gleans the magnificent emphasis upon the prophetic voice, the importance of conscience, the fact that speaking truth to power grows out of a deep idea of who your god is.

This 5 page paper considers the role of cause and effect when looking at the role of prayer. The writer considers the arguments for and against the power of prayer and how any apparent cause and effect may be harnessed. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 5 page research paper traces the origins of the Islam religion and influence as a social, military and political power from its beginnings up until the 18th Century. Some comparisons are made between the establishment of Islamic empires and those established by the Christians in the New World. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 9 page paper examines whether or not all religions are in effect teaching the same thing. Six so-called commonalities are examined for applicability to six of the world’s major religions. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 4 page paper examines the three Abrahamic religions (Christianity, Judaism and Islam), and the surprisingly similar things they teach. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5-page paper compares and contrasts beliefs on death and the afterlife in the Hindu and Islamic religions. The essay also discusses basic core tenets of both faiths and touches on ritual following death. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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.

A 5 page review of 'Women in American Religion' by Janet Wilson James. No additional sources cited.

This 4-page paper discusses how religion continues to be persistent, though society is more secularized than ever. The argument of the paper is that the force of religion has changed in nature.

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 ...

This 5 page paper explores some of the aspects of Hinduism including what it comprises, what influences have made it so important in India, and the liberation from earthly existence. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 200 page paper is a dissertation on the world religions, and promotes a comparative view on the major religions. Bibliography lists 100 sources.

A 7 page paper discussing the view of the soul in religion. All of the major religions of the world believe that there is a soul that continues in some manner after physical death of the body. Some attribute much greater activity to the soul than do others, but none totally discount it. ...

A 7 page research paper that examines the feminist take on traditional religion. The writer discusses the feminist focus on inclusive language, and also the resurgence of "Goddess"-oriented religion. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 7 page essay discusses the issues that surround religion and science and their reason for existence in the life of an individual. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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.

A 10 page discussion of the religion of Islam and how, as a result of its rapid spread around the world, it has experienced significant differences in the way that it is both presented and practiced. Dismisses our contemporary Western view of Islam in the face of Islamic terrorism to insist that Islam as ...

An 8 page paper. Ancient religions and religious practices had significant influence on how we practice religion today. The writer begins by explaining the origins of Halloween and the practice of having a Christmas tree. Other practices and beliefs are then traced back to ancient cults. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 3 page outline of the role of religion in the 2000 and the 2004 elections in the United States. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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.

This 4-page paper argues that religion is definitely relevant -- and important -- in today's society. Bibliography lists 3 sources.