Essays and Research Papers on Church & Politics

6 pages in length. A discussion of fundamentalism as it applies to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam in Egypt and Iran. Considers the future of fundamentalism as well as why Christian fundamentalism in America grew more rapidly in non-urban centers. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page research paper that investigates the Reformation and the way that Protestantism splintered into numerous denominations and sects as the centuries progression. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 7 page summation and analysis of J.P. Vandenakker's book, Small Christian Communities and the Parish, which deals with this social phenomenon in the Catholic Church. The writer concludes by agreeing with Vandenakker's conclusions regarding the positive nature of this development for the church, in general. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper considers Saint Augustine's view of God, and considers the evidence and reasonableness of the view and whether the idea of Gods eternity as being a never ending present makes sense. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

A 5 page paper which looks at Benjamin Hoff’s correlation of Winnie-the-Pooh with the Taoist perspective on meaning, and how Pooh’s interaction with the other characters demonstrates the Taoist essence of being. One work cited. Taoism.

This 7 page paper looks at the reasons that the righteous may suffer and the purpose behind it. Using the book of Job the paper considers aspects such as faith and grace and the way we can interpret the story of Job. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This 2 page paper considers the differences between Vajrayana Buddhism and other schools of Buddhism. The differences are described clearly and concisely. This is the fourth paper in a series of four papers. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This 2 page paper looks briefly at the role of meditation in Buddhism and how this fits in with the four noble truths which are also explained. This is the first of a set of four papers. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This 2 page paper looks at the five aggregates, their interpretation and application to the way we live out lives. This is the third paper in a series of four. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

A 6 page paper. One of the dilemmas that has historically faced Christianity is the existence of evil. How can evil be explained within the concepts of the Christian God? If God is omnipotent and morally perfect, how can He allow evil to exist? This is the argument that is put forth in this paper. ...

This 5 page paper argues that the coming of Christianity was accomplished in two different ways; first through an incursion into cultural elements such as literature and second, by force. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

(5 pp). In the modern world we are comfortable with the separation of church and state. In the Ancient world that was not always the case. The duality of authority, conceived by Pope Gelasisus I (492-496), as the separation of church and state are discussed. Other historic interpretation of this idea is ...

This well written and interesting 10 page paper looks at the origins of Christmas as mid winter festival, from the Mesopotamian and the Babylonians though the Greeks and Romans to the way in which was adopted by the Christian church. The second part of the paper then goes on to look at the origins ...

A 5 page paper discussing the distinction between Buddhist Nirvana (attainment of perfect knowledge) and Hindu Moksha (freedom from all matter). The terms have been used interchangeably and likely will continue to be, which appears not to be problematic for religious leaders of either the Buddhist or Hindu religion. There are differences, but the final result for ...

An 11 page paper arguing that the Shroud of Turin very well could be the burial cloth of Jesus. Opponents claim that proponents of the shroud being authentic are guilty of "shroudscience" in which they begin with the desired answer and then seek methods to validate that answer; he apparently is unaware that opponents ...

A 5 page research paper that offers an exegetical analysis of Ezra 9:6-15. This term refers to "drawing out" the meaning of a particular passage. The writer relates Ezra's lament in chapter 9 to the continuing need for Christians to be a "light" to the world. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

7 pages in length. The writer discusses the Muggletonians, as well as defines antinomianism. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

An 11 page research paper that investigates the various reasons why Jews did not readily acknowledge Jesus as the promised messiah, but draws principally on scriptural references in the Old Testament. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A five page paper which analyses the similarities and differences between “The First Examination of Anne Askew” and “Anna Trapnel’s Report and Plea”, showing the ways in which the two women relate to their personal interpretation of God and how they use theological knowledge and logic in their defences in court. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

6 pages in length. The writer discusses chapters 4, 5, 6, 7, 10 & 11. No additional sources cited.

(10pp) The nineteenth century in Spain began with the enmeshment of Church and State and concluded with complete separation. This discussion will look at some of the convoluted historical steps that occurred in between. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 9 page paper looks at the basic beliefs Buddhism and Native American beliefs and looks to compare them finding many differences, but also many similarities. These are discussed in terms of a similar message and just a different representation though the different cultures. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

A 5 page discussion of the parallels found in this short story and the Judeo-Christian tradition. Provides Biblical examples of the strength of women, the role of women as nurturers, the precept of hope, and the practice of sacrifice and compares these to Isak Dinesen's story. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the perspective presented when Eve is tempted by Satan in Milton's Paradise Lost. This paper considers the specific details of the description of the approach of Satan right before Eve's temptation in Book 9 (IX), and determines the reader's physical position in the scene and the impact of this ...

(5 pp) As the world is getting smaller - global access, internet highway, and UPS - we can find you anywhere -will we get smaller along with it? Our intellectual horizons force our fingers and our brains to scramble as we are pushed past our comfort zone. Are our spiritual beliefs ...