Essays and Research Papers on Church & Politics

This 3 page paper explores the positions of two philosophers of radically different time periods: Socrates (c469-399-BC) and twentieth century, philosopher and theologian Matthex Fox. Anyone who wants to contemplate the nature of things - spiritual or worldly - needs to realize that there are times when one will be forced to ...

A 5 page paper that looks at how Jews broke off into different sects prior to the birth of Jesus and what they believed. Three groups are described: the Pharisees, the Sadducees and the Essenes. Also briefly discussed is the conflict between Jesus and the Pharisees. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page discussion of the Crusades. Details exactly what the Crusades were and identifies their goal as gaining control of the Holy Land for Christians. Concludes that, while the Crusades were unsuccessful in accomplishing this goal, they had tremendous economic impacts upon Western civilization. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 7 page overview of the issue of homosexuality and same sex marriages under Church doctrine. Maintains that while the majority of Americans are not in support of homosexuality, Church doctrine is moving toward that acceptance. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the message and purpose behind the C S Lewis book The Great Divorce. The message and tools used, including symbolism and metaphors, to convey the message are examined. The bibliography cites 1 source.

6 pages in length. The writer discusses the fundamental principles of Buddhism, as well as addresses issues surrounding its ongoing existence throughout the 21st century. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

5 pages in length. The Koran was instrumental in establishing the ethical values of Islam in relation to all of society's existence: belief, women, gods, authority and all other pertinent entities. The writer discusses the fact that without the Koran's influence, Islam's ethical values would not have otherwise supported such a path of ...

(16pp)The murderous violence practiced by Abu-Nidal’s organization. Fath - The Revolutionary Council - is guided by a specific ideology and world view. Consequently, according to the organization itself, its operational activity need not obscure the fact that its actions are intended to serve an idea, and indeed that its origins and subsequent ...

5 pages in length. The writer discusses that a significant part of the historical relationship between Arabs and Africans can be traced back to religious discord and the introduction of Islam. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper. Martin Luther was not the first theologian who criticized the Church and tried to change it. Others had come before, including John Wycliffe and Jan Hus. Wycliffe and Hus made great contributions to Luther's work and could really be considered the pre-reformation reformers. This paper discusses their contributions and offers ideas ...

This 6 page paper looks at the way in which symbols and ritual are used in the Catholic Church, aiming to answer the question of whether it needs to change in order to integrate into modern culture. The way in which it has changed in the past is applied to modern day changes and the ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of this heated argument. Both sides of the issue are adequately explored. The ACLU's position is explained. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 9 page paper. Has the role of women in each of these religions changed through history? That is the question addressed in this paper. Women were very influential in spreading the word of the early church, in fact, there were more women converts than men. How women's roles have changed in Christianity is discussed. ...

(6pp) Five years after the Beijing Conference, are women better off? In one key area, combating violence against women, the answer is a resounding no. Human Rights Watch reporting on six countries— Jordan, Pakistan, Peru, Russia, South Africa, and the United States—shows alarming rates of violence against women, violence that is fueled all too ...

This nine page paper is in two parts. The first looks at the contradictions between philosophy, myth and religion to examine whether these contradictions are real or just common misconceptions. The second part of the paper looks to the early philosophers and considers the way in which they consider the contradictions in philosophy such ...

A 5 page paper which provides a summary overview and critical evaluation of Nicholas Wolterstorff's 1987 book, "Lament For a Son."

A 15 page research paper that examines Romans, chapters 9 through 11. The writer addresses the question of whether or not the concepts of predestination and election prohibit free choice. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 15 page research paper that examines Ephesians 1:4 and Ephesians 2:11-18. In these verses, Paul addressed the topic of the adoption of the Gentiles as children of God through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 15-page paper that reviews John Updike's 1975 novel entitled A Month of Sundays and examines the greed and scandal that marked the world of evangelism in the decade following its publication. The humor and ambiguity of A Month of Sundays is discussed, followed by a discussion of the practices of televangelists Oral Roberts, ...

This 10 page paper provides an overview of the work and expounds on it. Religion is discussed as it pertains to women. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which summarizes and evaluates Christian author Philip Yancey's inspirational book, "Where Is God When It Hurts?"

This 7 page paper explores several questions in the realm of spirituality and religion in contemplating Diana Eck's 1994 work. Exclusivism, inclusivism and pluralism are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 7 page paper provides an overview of progression of the feminist Wiccan tradition from the height of the Women's Liberation Movement to the modern time. This paper asserts that the progression of the "new age" tradition has led to an insurgence of Wiccan participation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A five page analysis of Richard J. Neuhaus' book decrying the secularization of the American political process. Neuhaus argues that the public square, which used to be the forum for the ethical and moral discourses of the entire community, is now empty and "naked" because there is no discussion taking place there. Bibliography lists two ...

A 6 page paper which discusses particular works of Augustine, Luther, and Bonhoeffer, illustrating that while these three men were of different times, different cultures, and different regions, their thoughts and ideas were incredibly similar. The works discussed are The Bondage of The Will by Luther, City of God by Augustine, and Life Together by Bonhoeffer. No additional sources cited. ...