Essays and Research Papers on Church & Politics

A 5 page paper which examines the battle of the Crusades that essentially destroyed Constantinople. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 10 page paper which examines the religious conditions relating to divorce among the Jewish people through history. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page research paper that addresses seeming contradictions in the scriptures that relates narratives about David, primarily 2 Samuel. The writer argues that these contradictions can be explained. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 7 page research paper that analyzes Geza Vermes' The Changing Face of Jesus. The writer discuses Vermes' principal point and conclusions regarding scripture and the historical Jesus. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the relationship between karma and varna in Hindu teachings. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper is a discussion on whether a Christian should abstain from the reading or viewing of certain types of movies or books. Personal insight from the authors of several books on the subject, including, Ulstein, Milton and Cook. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts the religions of Jainism and Taoism. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page overview of the philosophy of Taoism and the man to whom it is attributed, Lao Tzu. Lao Tzu recorded his teachings in the manuscript which would come to be known as the “Tao Te Ching”. “Tao” is translated literally to mean “the Way” or the “Way of Nature”. “Tao ...

A 5 page research paper that offers a brief introduction to the early years of the Christian faith. The writer discusses the contributions of Augustine, Tertullian and others, as well as early controversies. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 7 page research paper that offers a literature review of Marian scholarship, examining the issues that are being examined and the controversy that continues to surround Mary and her role in the salvation story. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 7 page research paper that offers a literature review of Marian scholarship, examining the issues that are being examined and the controversy that continues to surround Mary and her role in the salvation story. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 7 page essay that examines the first ten books of Augustine of Hippo's autobiography in which he relates the sins of his youth and his journey towards spiritual understanding. No additional sources cited.

5 pages. This paper is a comparison between the works of Soren Kierkegaard and Justo L. Gonzalez. Topics within the paper will include the two schools of thought of Kierkegaard and Gonzalez, and the highly interpretational opinions of these men as it considers their God. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 7 page research paper that answers the question of what does it take to be a Buddhist monk? In answering this question, the writer covers the Four Noble Truths and the Eight-fold Path, as well as the daily routine of a monastery. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 7 page discussion of terrorism in the Middle East. This paper asserts that radical Islamics account for the vast majority of this terrorism. The author presents a brief review of the ideologies and actions of terrorist Osama Bin Laden to substantiate this view. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses problems with the development of Psalm 119 in view of the acrostic arrangement. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper uses the writings of the Koran, the Hadith Number Four, as well as the work of many great Islamic authors to depict the Battle of Bader and its significance to the Islamic faith. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page paper describes the battle of Ohud, the cause behind it, the main forces involved and Muhammed's role in the victory. Also examined are the strategies used by the Prophet in the battle. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page overview of the accomplishments of Joseph II, emperor of Hapsburg. Joseph II’s reforms were targeted at overcoming ecclesiastic privilege and the privilege allowed as a matter of birthright. He envisioned a central state served by loyal citizens rather than administered by those of royal blood. He was a faithful ...

An 8 page discussion of the gradual infiltration of homosexuality into Canadian society. The result has been the gradual acceptance of the gay lifestyle into even the most conservative aspects of society. This paper notes the role of gay activists, the media, and technologies such as the Internet, in effecting this infiltration. ...

This 5 page paper gives a brief historical basis for the Hijrah as well as the application, according to several experts, of the Hijrah in the life of the everyday Muslim. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

An 8 page paper which compares and contrasts the Eightfold Path of Buddhism and the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page paper which discusses what it is like to grow up Mormon, what their beliefs and values are, and what family lifestyles are often like. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines why the simple question of where Jesus was born is not so simple. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This paper analyzes how King David's son Absalom attempts to usurp his father's throne though conspiracy and force of arms. Also discussed in this paper are the times of King David and how they might have led to Absalom's uprising. Bibliography lists 6 sources.