Essays and Research Papers on Church & Politics

This paper examines the characters of The Parson, the Friar, and the Summoner from The Canterbury Tales and compares and contrasts them. This paper reveals that The Parson was the ideal church character and that the other church characters were actually more motivated by their own desires than anything holy. Bibliography lists 2 ...

This 6 page paper discusses the importance of transnational religious groups in relation to the September 11th, 2001 attacks on the WTC and the Pentagon. Transnational ties, globalization of religous efforts and projections as to how this aided the United States in her recovery and current dealings with terrorism. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses this book and determines what lessons can be applied from the book to real-life sermon writing and preaching. This book deals with effectively communicating to multicultural audiences. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page essay that analyzes how Paul refers to Jesus in several of his epistles. Throughout the epistles of Paul, the apostle invokes the name of Jesus as a means to testify to power and glory of the Savior, but also as a means to legitimize his own position as a leader ...

This 6 page paper discusses the Biblical passage found in Exodus, its structural analysis,genre, outline,theological analysis,and personal application. Bibiliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper which offers a review and analysis of C.S. Lewis’ “Mere Christianity.” No additional sources cited.

This 6-page paperaddresses the political and social authority in the Middle East between 500 CE and 1500 CE. The paper covers influences such as the rise of Islam, the caliphates, the Abbasid and general economics and culture of the Middle East at the time. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 8 page paper briefly explains the theory of creation and the theory of evolution. The writer then argues there are numerous fallacies in the theory of evolution that evolutionists cannot explain. The invalidity of the theory of evolution is indicated by using scientific theories. For instance, the Theory of Causality says that 'whatever begins ...

A paper which looks at Buddhist doctrines and practices in the context of Confucianism and the Tao, and considers how these practices are manifested in daily life. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 8 page paper focuses ethical and moral issues regarding embryonic stem cell research. The writer approaches the topic using comments from experts and explains the controversy has one issue at its core: exactly when does human life begin? The essay explains what stem cells are and where they come from for the research ...

This 6 page paper discuses the Didache, a manuscript that was published first in the early 1800s but fragments of it were discovered in the early 1700s. This manuscript is believed to have been an instruction manual for early Christian converts. While controversy surrounds the document, it has never been officially rejected by the Church. ...

A 5 page overview of the development and influence of Islam and Christianity. This paper the development of Christianity in Carolingian France and compares that development to the development of the Islamic empire. This historical background is put in perspective with a brief recap of the influence of these religions on the contemporary ...

This 8 page paper presents an exegesis of Chapters 16 and 17 in Genesis. The messages contained in Genesis 16 through 17 continues the theme of relationships that is found throughout the entire Book of Genesis, relationships between man and God and relationships among the people. It is in these chapters that God again promises ...

This 5 page paper reports the early days of Islam beginning with God's call to Mohammed, how his calling was revealed to him and why he was called. The essay discusses the early rise of Islam and its unifying effect on a very large part of the world. There is a discussion about the Qur'an ...

This 5 page paper discusses the differences between the two factions of the Sunni and Shi'ite Muslim faiths. Analysis includes the historic conflicts and the applications of their various beliefs in their day to day lives. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper. When Charlemagne died in 814, he left an empire that had no legal or administrative structure. What little stability existing during his time was shattered with the invasion of the Vikings. The Christian Crusades began shortly, a noble goal that soon turned to a crusade for wealth rather than its original ...

A 5 page review of Anselm’s philosophical argument purporting the existence of God. This paper explores this argument in relation to the counter arguments of Kant and Gaunilo contending that Anselm’s approach was flawed and that the existence of God had yet to be proven. Bibliography lists 1 source.

An 8 page research paper that explores the Christian concept of the Trinity, the belief that God consists of the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit. The writer cites the scriptural basis for the Trinity, its historical background, and how it affects the lives of Christians. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

5 pages in length. The extent to which one can argue that Buddhism is no more than Hinduism with a social conscience is a statement founded amidst ignorance and untruths. To claim that Buddhism and Hinduism are separated only by social conscience is to say Hinduism lacks a moral sense that Buddhism somehow ...

6 pages in length. The adherents of Zionism have argued that the creation of a Jewish state is the only real solution to the 'Jewish Question.' In agreeing with this statement, it is important to also consider how Zionism, as Haim Hazaz protagonist argued, marks the end of Jewish history, as well as ...

A 5 page overview of the Islamic religion. This paper points out some of the basic features of Islamic belief and ritual. A particular emphasis is placed on the observation of fasting on Ramadan. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page essay/research paper that critically analyzes Thomas Aquinas' fourth proof of the existence of God. The writer presents this proof and then argues that Aquinas' argument is weak. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the life after death beliefs of Christianity and Hinudism. Bibliography lists sources.

This is a 5 page paper discussing Islam and globalization. Historians and researchers have found that globalization has many different effects on Islam and that Islam in turn could have many positive effects on globalization. Firstly, globalization of democracy could have a positive effect on fair representation in Islamic nations. With fair representation on a ...

This 9 page paper discusses the Amish culture from their beginings to their lifestyle. This paper examines a wide range of Amish traditions such as courtship and marraige, education, work, etc. Bibliography lists 5 sources.