Essays and Research Papers on Church & Politics

This 5 page paper confronts the idea of the difficulty in being a Christian. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page paper which discusses the importance and significance of the sacraments in the Catholic faith. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

(5 pp) Some old wag, has said, "the more things change, the more they stay the same." We will be balancing that thought against two works that are centuries apart: John Winthrop's "A Model of Christian Charity" (1630) and Philip Roth's "Defender of the Faith" (1959).

A 5 page paper. The writer provides a short background for this letter from Paul. The focus of the essay is the purpose of the letter. Each purpose is justified with citations. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

5 pages in length. The writer compares Lao Tzu's Taoism with Plato's "The Form Of The Good" as they relate to image, function, characteristic, explanation and relation to human existence. No additional sources cited.

A five page paper which looks at the similarities and differences between the portrayal of deities and human beings in the Book of Genesis and the Epic of Gilgamesh, with specific reference to the myth of the flood which is common to both texts. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An 18 page discussion of the religious beliefs of ancient Egyptian's belief. These beliefs revolved around the concept of an afterlife, an afterlife which in order for the soul to recognize the body required mummification of the mortal remains so that they were discernibly human. Provides an overview of Egyptian belief, preparation for ...

5 pages in length. The Roman Catholic Church has been called hypocritical when it comes to the act of rituals, in that the Church has brought forth strong condemnation against ethnic religions that practice similar rituals. That these other rituals are labeled as being absorbed in magic or witchcraft leads the Church to ...

This 5 page paper looks at the way the gods are portrayed in two very different belief systems trough two literary works. By using Homer's 'The Iliad' and Saint Augustine's 'Confessions' the representational similarities and differences are discussed and explained. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

6 pages in length. The nucleus of Eugen Rosenstock-Huessy works is found where the two great themes of speech and time intersect: where the right word must be spoken at the right time. The right word at the right time is a matter of symbolic communication or myth. Designating the essence of ...

This 5 page paper explores I Corinthians along with the gospels to evaluate which version is more accurate. The paper concludes that while the events may differ, the message of Paul is essentially the same as those demonstrated by Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the existence of Islam in the Swahili civilization on the east coast of Africa. The original influence of Islam, as felt by the Swahili, began in ancient times, and continues today. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A ten page paper which reviews MJ Majd’s Resistance to the Shah: Landowners and Ulama in Iran, demonstrating how the author delineates the role of religious leaders in opposing land reform under the regime of the Shah, and the way in which the ulama contributed to the structure and function of rural agricultural communities prior ...

15 pages in length. Mahatma Gandhi has long been considered a saint among men, inasmuch he and his life's work represented all that is benevolent and compassionate on this planet. His efforts to ease physical and emotional pain, accept people as they are and make one's existence that much more tolerable have ...

A 6 page paper. Jerusalem was an important city from the days of the Old Testament. The Psalmist referred to it as the "city of the Lord Almighty." This was the city of the temple and it was the city where God dwelt. Then, it changed. This essay discuses the symbolic significance of this city ...

A 5 page paper that discusses the mission of the person who chooses to be a servant to Jesus. Specific Scripture is used to demonstrate and explain what the mission is: Acts 2:1-19; John 17:18 and 20:21; and John 21:22-42. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the different stories told in these three works, looking specifically at the creation and the flood stories. The paper then goes on to discuss the 'documentary hypothesis' which states that Genesis was not the work of a single author, and the paper finishes with consideration of the roles of envy ...

A 5 page essay that draws on New Testament scripture to discuss what constitutes the mission of a servant of Jesus Christ. No other sources cited.

An 7 page paper. The specific question addressed is: If humans believe in God does that mean that belief in God is reasonable? To be reasonable would imply that the "anything" actually exists. The writer presents arguments from philosophers and scientists for the existence of God and makes a conclusion as to the reasonableness ...

A 10 page paper which analyzes Julia Neal's use of place descriptions in her book "The Kentucky Shakers." Bibliography lists 4 additional sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the principles of Catholic Morality as is presented in the book "Principles for a Catholic Morality" by Timothy O'Connell. Bibliography lists 1 additional source.

A 5 page paper which analyzes the book "The Puritan Dilemma" by Edmund Sears Morgan, a book that details much of the life of John Winthrop. No additional sources cited.

An 8 page essay that analyzes the Book of Job from the Old Testament. The writer relates this narrative to one of the most perplexing questions that people of faith ever have to confront, which is why an omnipotent and benevolent God would allow bad things to happen to good people. The writer speculates on ...

A 5 page paper which reviews and summarizes the book "The Christian Mind: How a Christian Should Think" by Harry Blamires. No additional sources cited.

(5 pp.) The Documents of Vatican II contain the position of the Church as viewed by the current Pontif, the Holy Father John Paul II. In fact, the Council documents "underline the various relationships between the Church and the world: the Church is part and parcel of the world, destined to serve in the ...