Essays and Research Papers on Church & Politics

A 5 page overview of the undercurrent of anti-Semitism which paralyzed the world before the Enlightenment and reappeared in force soon afterward. Although the Enlightenment, a period also known as the Jewish Emancipation, would see tremendous advances for Jews in world culture the ugly head of anti-Semitism would reenter the world with Adolf Hitler. ...

This is a 6 page paper discussing the political and religious issues involved in Catholicism in modern day China. Although the Catholic religion has been a part of Chinese life for the past 400 years, the last 50 years has seen a political division in the Church because of the 1949 Communist victory. The Communist ...

A 5 page research paper that compares and contrasts the writing of Teresa of Avila with that of John Calvin in regards to the topic of knowledge of God and the soul. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which presents a general overview of Denise Lardner Carmody and John Tully Carmody’s “Mysticism: Holiness East and West.” No additional sources cited.

A 5 page research paper that examines the various arguments that have been proposed to prove the existence of God. The writer examines ontological, cosmological and teleological arguments. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page research paper that examines the tenets and beliefs of Sufism, the mystical tradition of Islam. The writer discusses the purposes that Sufism fulfills in Muslims life, as well as the multiple ways in which it is viewed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This paper discusses the politicalization of Hinduism, particularly in India, where Hinduism is considered the "state's" religion. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page exegesis of the Gospel of John, Chapter 6. The fourth Gospel of the New Testament recounts the feeding of the 5,000; the multitude who want to make Jesus a King; Jesus praying on the Mount alone; Jesus walking on water; the discourse in the synagogue; and Jesus as the Bread of ...

This 8 page paper looks at various views of the concept of the middle way in buddhism according to the Mahayana sect. Various authors are discussed in respect to this concept. A table of contents is included. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 8 page paper considers the way in which these two texts, although written millennia apart, both communicate a message regarding the meaning and application of wisdom and that gather of knowledge is not the same as wisdom. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at Gandhi's political and philosophical policies and how they had been influenced by the Gita. Other influences are discussed as well. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 6 page paper which analyzes why, in Milton’s “Paradise Lost,” the angels followed Satan despite the fact they knew they would be cast out of heaven. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

7 pages in length. News coverage of how the Roman Catholic Church is addressing its association with pedophilia is both informational and diverse; while some publications strive to provide point-by-point coverage through personal interviews, others enlighten readers with scathing personal editorials that focus upon raw emotion. Examining articles from The New York Times, ...

An 8 page research paper that discusses the various "reform" movements that occurred in the Muslim world during the eighteenth century. Topics addressed include the movements in Sumatra, India, and Arabia. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A five page paper which considers SJ Gould's perception of true science, creation science and religion, as exemplified in his work Bully for Brontosaurus. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A five page paper which compares and contrasts Caedmon's Hymn and the Dream of the Rood, in terms of their style, content and structure.

A 24 page paper. The question addressed is: What are the most characteristics of a catechesis to promote authentic liturgical renewal for North American high school students? To address this topic, the writer will separate the essay into two major parts: liturgy and prayer with worship incorporated into the section on liturgy. Liturgy is defined ...

This is a 6 page paper discussing the early years in the life of Francis of Assisi. Born in 1181 in Assisi, St. Francis enjoyed a youth which was filled with glamour, popularity, glorious clothing, banquets, feasts, dances and song. Although his youth may not be considered typical of that of a saint it was ...

This 21 page paper addresses two issues: the sequence in which these sacraments should be administered and the age at which a person should be able to receive them. These two issues have been debated for centuries, more so the issue of age than sequence. There are historical precedents for each of the debaters but ...

This 5 page paper discusses the issue of child abuse at the hands of Catholic Priests. This paper examines the issue in terms of how a priest could possibly do such a thing and interprets the behavior according to the conflict, functionalist, and interactionist theories. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the book 'How Can I Help? Stories and Reflections on Service' by Ram Dass and Paul Gorman. This inspirational book is filled with real-life stories of heroism and courage. Bibliography list 1 source.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the prophet Jacob's life as well as his relationship with his twin brother Esau. The incidents of trickery surrounding that relationship are explored and analyzed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This is a 5 page paper summarizing Harold Kushner’s “When Bad Things Happen to Good People” (1981). Harold Kushner’s “When Bad Things Happen to Good People” (1981) tells of Kushner’s own emotional and spiritual journey back to the belief of God after the death of his three year old son. Kushner, a Rabbi, tried to ...

A 5 page paper which discusses the book “Doors to the Sacred” by Joseph Martos. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page report discusses the Tao or the “way” and how it includes and embraces all that may be dismissed as opposite. All that is . . . is. Therefore, all that is not . . . also is. Taoism allows for an understanding that what is opposite is only a reflection. The sun ...