Essays and Research Papers on Church & Politics

This 6 page paper discusses the relationship of Christianity to the secular world. Bibliography lists 0 sources.

This 5-page paper examines the increase in conversions to Islam following the terrorist attacks of 9-11. When possible, hard numbers and statistics are incorporated demonstrating the number of converts to Islam, as well as sales of the religion's holy book, the Quran. Also incorporated our challenges some converts have had to face. Bibliography ...

A five page paper which considers the social, economic and political conditions which are necessary for scientific revolution to take place, with particular reference to the ideas put forward in Koestler's The Sleepwalkers. Bibliography lists one source.

This 5 page paper gives an overview of the woman and her role as a female in the Hindu faith. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 4 page paper that provides an overview of Forgiveness: A Bold Choice for a Peaceful Heart by Robin Casarjian. This essay discusses some of the major points the author makes and brings in Frankl's work, Man's Search for Meaning, to exemplify some of Casarjian's ideas. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 8 page paper examines the philosophies of Jurgen Moltman and Bishop Kalistos Ware and how they apply to the notion of God as Trinity. Furthermore, this paper explores how the idea of God as Trinity embodies Christian hope. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 6 page discussion of the importance of religion in directing our lives, in allowing us to deal with such questions as: How shall I treat myself? What is the most accurate and helpful view of my own nature? How shall I relate to other persons? What is the role of ...

This 3 page paper is a sermon based on Jesus “Sermon on the Mount” also known as the Beatitudes. The sermon examines the meaning of the sermon and how it may be applied to today’s world and how it may be seen as a challenge to believers. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

A 3 page research paper that explores the topic of how the US should form foreign policy to address this issue. The writer discusses the activist movement that has pressured the government to make opposition to religious persecution a central part of foreign policy. The argument in this paper is presented but not developed due ...

An 8 page research paper that presents an overall view of religious persecution, which indicates the pervasive nature of this problem and highlights the difficulties that the US government has experienced in formulating effective foreign policy to address this global problem. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 9-page paper focuses on how Hinduims developed with India, and why and when it actually emerged as the "national" religion of the nation. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 15-page paper analyses the similarities between investment banker/broker Dennis B. Levine of Drexel Burnham and televangelist Jim Bakker. The paper provides a brief description of both men and their illegal activities, while comparing the similarities of their activities as well. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page research paper that examines the qualifications and role of elder in the early Christian church. The writer specifically looks at the ecclesiology of Henry C. Thiessen, but other sources are cited. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page essay that draws solely on scripture to offer an interpretation of the relationship pictured in Genesis between humanity and the divine. According to Genesis 1:27, God created "man in his own image, in the image of God, he created him; male and female he created them" (New International Version). This examination of ...

A paper which looks at some of the main themes in Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter, including the story of Adam and Eve, the concept of evil as exemplified by The Black Man, and the function of society as civilisation in the wilderness. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper which briefly examines the causes and consequences of the Crusades. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This is a 3 page paper discussing Taoism: its history, practice, and beliefs. Tao is translated into English as “the way” or “the path” but basically cannot be defined in the traditional sense. Instead, Tao (pronounced “Dow” and Daoism) “refers to a power which envelops, surrounds and flows through all things, living and non-living. Taoism ...

A 3 page essay/research paper that looks at the issue of spiritual and ministerial growth. The writer uses a questionnaire developed by Keller and Powlison (1993) in order to explore personal spiritual development, providing an example of how a theological student might approach the questionnaire. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

20 pages in length. The fundamental lesson that Jesus imparted upon the world was that of forgiveness, which exemplifies pureness of heart and soul. Indeed, when one forgives another for an indiscretion, he is allowing all negativity to leave his being so that he may fully embrace the soul-cleansing notion of benevolence. ...

A 4 page paper which discusses the influence Buddhism has had upon Western religion, focusing on Christianity. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper that examines what it means to be a human being in the Hindu tradition. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the problem of religious freedom and discusses how we can best protect those rights. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the idea of transcendentalism and how Emerson’s work reflected these ideals. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A four page paper which considers the similarities and differences between male and female circumcision, and the medical and ethical issues surrounding these procedures. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page essay/research paper that discusses the implications of humanity being created in the "image of God." The writer relates this concept to Christian doctrine and how it should impact Christian lives. Bibliography lists 6 sources.