Essays and Research Papers on Church & Politics

This 6 page paper considers four contrasting articles that dioceses what it means to be Jewish and how society sees this and reacts to it. The writer contrasts and compares the articles to show how the different perspectives can be used to build a single, larger perspective. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the book, focusing on three main points. Ideas concerning helping the poor, and lessening individualism, are discussed. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page discussion of the cultural considerations which must be made when considering the health needs of Hindus. Not only does dealing with Hindus patients become complicated on the basis of their traditional beliefs in regards to health care, it can become complicated due to these patients’ lack of access to health care ...

A 5 page book report on Johann Auer's book "A General Doctrine of the Sacraments." No additional sources cited.

A 5 page research paper that explore the relationship between human rights and God's righteousness. The writer argues that the obtainment of human rights is but the first step toward realizing one's divine rights and that "divine love" is the ultimate source of all human liberty or "rights." Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page review of Raymond Brown's "Introduction to the New Testament." No additional sources cited.

A 5 page essay that summarizes chapter 6 of Bruce Milne's book Know the Truth. This chapter outlines the attributes, or "perfections," of God, such as the glory of God, love of God, etc. The writer relates each of these perfections to the Trinity. No additional sources cited.

An 8 page research paper that offers a review of scholarly opinion regarding John 21:15-18. The writer explores the meaning of this text and also how the controversy surrounding Johannine scholarship applies to understanding these verses. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 6 page paper outlines the ideas on redemption as stated by Saint Thomas Aquinas in his Summa Theologica. Its influence on Soteriology is discussed as well as Aquinas' conclusions as to the nature of redemption and its impact on mankind. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper details the beginnings of the Koran and the use of the Sira, their relations to, and the interpretations of the Koran. This paper also reflects the nature of Islam as stated by Mohammed, and mentions the contributions of Ibn Ishaq to the collections of Hadith and the influence on the Saharia. ...

An 8 page paper which examines the similarities between the creation stories in Genesis, Enuma Elish, and Gilgamesh. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

5 pages in length. Considered the most broadly accepted, adapted and utilized of all Christian faith statements, the Nicene Creed has been the subject of much literary interpretation. Its fundamental basis is spread among such Christian factions as the Eastern Orthodox, Anglicans, Calvinists, Roman Catholics, Lutherans, where its tenets are followed both utmost ...

A 7 page paper which compares Erasmus' 'Fraise of Folly' to Luther's 'To the Christian Nobility of the German Nation.' Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

This 9 page paper on theism and the nature and existence of God, details the contrast between Cealnthes and Demas' philosohies as found in David Hume's book, The Dialogues. Critiques and objections are offered to both differing views. Quotes and examples given. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which defines these concepts and what they mean to man and society. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

5 pages in length. The perception of time to the Buddhists is not associated with the measure of time in typical fashion, but rather it incorporates an overwhelming sense of wholeness and expansion, which effectively transcends any mortal barriers placed upon its passage. There are significant differences between how time is perceived in ...

This paper, which is written in Turabian Style with footnotes, compares and contrasts the telling of the Great Flood in the Book of Genesis and The Epic of Gilgamesh. The paper uses sources (as well as the original documents themselves) to determine the similiarites and differences between the two stories. Bibliography lists 17 sources.

A 5 page research paper that examines the role of Jesus as teacher. The writer discusses how Jesus demonstrated as masterful understanding of how to instruct his disciples in theological truths. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the expulsion of Adam and Eve and how that plays a part in the position of women today. bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the philosopher's ideas about religion, and partially why he did not support Christianity. Nietzsche's ideas about God in general are discussed. All Nietzsche's arguments are refuted and Christianity is supported as more logical. Nietzsche's Twilight of the Idols is used. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This paper offers a sample review on the book, Rick Warren's The Purpose-Driven Church. In addition to providing an overview of what the book is about, the paper discusses the controversy the book has already created, as well as why the book's content is worth reading.

This report is an analysis of the extract "Priests" from The Encyclopedie, overseen by philosopher Diderot during the Age of Enlightenment. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses the event of Hijra as it relates to the Prophet Mohammed. Bibliography 5 sources.

A 6 page discussion of the manner in which Puritan belief shaped Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “Scarlet Letter”. The author of this paper asserts that the Puritans have been instrumental throughout history in shaping many aspects of our society. This influence is reflected extensively in both the fictional and historical literature. Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The ...

This 5 page report briefly discusses some of the most fundamental precepts of two of the world’s most important belief systems. There are approximately 311 million Buddhists in the world and approximately 700 million Hindus. Despite the many differences in actual beliefs and practices, it is worth noting that there is a certain metaphysical unity ...