Essays and Research Papers on Church & Politics

An eight page paper which looks at Abelard’s Historia Calamitatum, in terms of the way in which it gives an account of Abelard’s own spiritual development and the insights he offers into philosophical and theological thought and the structure of the religious orders in twelfth century Europe. Bibliography lists 1 source

An 18 page paper which compares and contrasts the Old Catholic Church, the Roman Catholic Church, and the Church of England. The examination discusses the churches in Europe as well as in the United States. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 9 page paper considers the nature of witchcraft and the influences on Western culture. In particular, this paper focuses first on the Salem Witch Trials, and then the Wiccan traditions, and how anti-Wiccan sentiments began first in Europe during the Crusades. This paper also considers modern versions of the witch trials, arguing ...

A 12 page informational paper which examines Shintoism and Buddhism in Japan, including the historical background of each, individual beliefs and practices, as well as a consideration of the similarities and differences of each. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 12 page paper provides an overview of the spread of Christianity in Japan. This paper considers the historical context through which Christianity has spread and has had a lasting impact. Christianity was introduced into Japan in the early 16th century. Like many of the countries of the Far East, Christianity spread ...

An 8 page paper which examines the expansion of Buddhism from India to China, Korea and Japan. Specifically explored is the transition from Theravada Buddhism to Mahayana Buddhism. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page report discusses some of the most fundamental concepts oz Zen Buddhism. The practice of Zen Buddhism is different among the Chinese, Japanese and Americans. Although the word “Zen” is Japanese and though Japan is now its home, Zen Buddhism is the creation of T'ang dynasty China. In Buddhism, there are degrees of enlightenment and the enlightened one ...

A 12 page informational paper which examines Shintoism and Buddhism in Japan, including the historical background of each, individual beliefs and practices, as well as a consideration of the similarities and differences of each. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 12 page paper provides an overview of the spread of Christianity in Japan. This paper considers the historical context through which Christianity has spread and has had a lasting impact. Christianity was introduced into Japan in the early 16th century. Like many of the countries of the Far East, Christianity spread ...

An 8 page paper which examines the expansion of Buddhism from India to China, Korea and Japan. Specifically explored is the transition from Theravada Buddhism to Mahayana Buddhism. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page report discusses some of the most fundamental concepts oz Zen Buddhism. The practice of Zen Buddhism is different among the Chinese, Japanese and Americans. Although the word “Zen” is Japanese and though Japan is now its home, Zen Buddhism is the creation of T'ang dynasty China. In Buddhism, there are degrees of enlightenment and the enlightened one ...

A 3 page paper that describes what a mentoring leader does, the typical temperament of this leader, the gifts he or she uses and the Law of Leadership they will typically use. Jesus is used as an example of an effective mentoring leader. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

30 pages in length. Historic Islamic presence from 1856 to present day chronicles how the players have metamorphosed over time from supporters of international humanitarian law to the most feared of all religiously militant cultures. Placing blame squarely upon the shoulders of escalating nationalistic tendencies, globalization and the disdain for anything of a ...

A 9 page research paper that responds to an assignment prompt. The assignment asks that the writer/tutor consider the statement "Jesus puts human relationships above the law." Such a statement has serious implications both religiously and pragmatically in regards to how Christians should perceive the boundaries for their behavior within the boundaries of civil ...

An 11 page discussion of Islamic law as it relates to Universal Human Rights. The question of whether or not a synthesis can be achieved between Islamic law and the principles of Universal Human Rights is addressed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 3 page examination of the mechanisms that have changed canon law over time. The author contends that the fact that canon law has demonstrated time and time again that it is not immune to change is one of the more interesting lessons obtained in a study of the law. Bibliography lists 3 ...

10 pages in length. American attitudes toward law were crucially shaped by the American Revolution, Constitutionalism and the transplantation of the English Common Law System to its shores. Jewish law also responded over a much longer time span and in many more places to historical influences. In the process, both systems had ...

A 9 page that discusses the two entitle Canons. The essay includes general comments on Canon Law, the specifics of the two named Canons, their differences, the differences between internal forum and external forum and also mentions the Eastern Church is having similar issues. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page research paper examines Jewish and Islamic law relative to customs pertaining to covering women's hair and customs pertaining to menstruation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

10 pages in length. Because they believe they are doing right by the people, Islamic militants also believe they are "exempt from the laws and regulations" that all others have to follow, which serves to be a particularly dangerous social impact. This defiance to abide by accepted principles is a primary reason why they ...

This 4 page paper discusses Niebuhr's discussion of the law of love as found in this chapter. The writer includes Niebuhr's comments about liberal and orthodox Christianity and the differences with prophetic Christianity. Bibliography lists 1 source.

The attitudes and laws of the Middle Eastern countries that are primarily Islamic are often aligned with the political atmosphere and the degree of religious fervor that accompanies the political rule of the time. Even in the more fundamentalist countries, however, there is a move toward a liberalization of the marriage laws with a concomitant increase in the rights ...

This 5 page paper explores the actions and words of Christ as they apply to his belief that the law of Moses had been distorted and that the priests, scribes and Pharisees had become hypocrites, believing themselves to be above the law, the arbiters of tradition and lovers of material gain. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 2 page paper explains how the law prepared people for the coming of Christ. The purpose of the law is explained using Paul's words from this passage and the passages immediately preceding and following it. No bibliography.

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 ...