Essays and Research Papers on Church & Politics

A 4 page analysis of the structure of the Book of Exodus. The writer puts this analysis in the form of a rough outline of the Book of Exodus, with an explanation and summation of the book following each of the major section in the outline, citing the Book of Exodus only. No additional sources ...

This is a 3 page paper discussing the Muslim pilgrimage, the Hajj from a religious and modern perspective. The Hajj (Al-Hajj) is an obligatory pilgrimage for Muslims to Makkah (Mecca) in Saudi Arabia during the month of Hajj, Dhul Hijjah. Hajj is the Fifth Pillar of Islam and is therefore a requirement of all Muslims ...

This 7 page paper examines 1 Samuel 28, first by including a summary of the passage and then an analysis from a sociological perspective. The theories of Weber and Durkheim are employed in order to make the sociological assessments. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the book of Nehemia according to the critical analysis of a biblical expert. Furthermore, based upon this information, this paper also outlines a sermon that is associated with the main points presented. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper examines Jesus' teachings of non-violence. Specifically, this paper provides examples from the New Testament as well as other sources. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10 page paper examines many examples which support the idea that God did indeed deliver "His" people when they prayed to him during times of crisis. This paper also indicates the principles of prayer at work as well as a historical perspective on prayer from an Old Testament point of view. Bibliography ...

A 3 page summation/analysis of Isaac Kramnick and R. Lawrence Moore's essay "Is American a Christian Nation?" The writer argues that these author offer a persuasive argument for the separation of church and state as envisioned by the framers of the US Constitution. In so doing, the authors argue that this separation is essential to ...

8 pages in length. The writer discusses how there are many elements to the Arab-Israeli conflict that have continued to keep it in the forefront of political consideration. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5-page paper examines church leadership and discusses issues such as whether leaders are born and made, what causes people to follow leaders and how senior pastors lead. Bibliography list 1 source.

A 4 page paper which examines how our society possesses elements that are similar to the beliefs of Confucian, Daoist, Buddhist, and Legalist schools of thought. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page informative speech discussing past life regression and reincarnation, focusing on evidence supporting the notion of past lives. The bottom line is that close inspection of the reasons underlying individual reactions to fears, personal prejudices and other points that collectively define any specific individual can be beneficial in addressing personal issues in ...

A 4 page research paper/essay that analyzes this passage in the Book of John. John 17 relates the extraordinary prayer offered by Jesus in the Upper Room on the night of his betrayal. The writer argues that Christ offers a theological perspective that can guide the lives and services of modern Christians. Analysis of ...

This 3 page paper discusses the role of the deacon in the Old Testament compared to today's deacon in the Catholic Church. Examples are given as to the deacon's role as prophet. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses the removal of the Ten Commandments from the Alabama State Courthouse. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page overview of the manner in which Gandhi advocated non-violent protest through his satvagraha campaigns. This paper considers the specifics of such campaigns and speculates as to how they might have been interpreted by Buddhists. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page research paper that offers an exegetical examination of this passage. Ezra 9::10-14 is part of a heartfelt lament offered by the Prophet Ezra as an open prayer to God, which Ezra intended to awaken the Hebrew people to the seriousness of a cultural crisis that was occurring while they were in ...

A 4 page research paper/essay that analyzes The Peony Pavilion, a 400-year-old masterpiece in the style of Chinese Kunju opera, China's oldest surviving theatrical style. Written in the late sixteenth century by Tang Xianzu (1550-1617), this work demonstrates how both Confucianism and Daoism had become intertwined in the fabric of Chinese culture. The writer discusses ...

A 10 page paper that discusses the issue of abortion and Christian responsibility and most specifically, the stance of the Catholic Church on abortion. The writer begins with the number of abortions reported in the year 2000. One of the major points of controversy in civil life regarding abortion is 'viability' – at what age ...

A paper which considers Gandhi's satyagraha in terms of Tibetan Buddhism, with reference to its value as both a spiritual concept and a means of political struggle. Bibliography lists 2 sources

A 7 page research paper that examines Sufism within the overall framework of Islam. Sufism provides a means of expression and serves as vehicle for the spirituality of Islam. However, its existence, since its inception, has created considerable controversy with Islamic scholars arguing about precisely where Sufism should exist within the larger framework of Islamic ...

This 3 page paper discusses the influence of the ancient religion called Zoroastrainism on Judaism. Examples and evidence given to support this claim. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 28 page paper evaluates views on capital punishment as it respect people of various religious backgrounds. Although many religions are mentioned, the paper focuses on Protestantism and Catholicism as practiced in the United States. The history of the church in respect to support and opposition of capital punishment is discussed as well as ...

A 16 page paper that discusses the historical, Scriptural, cultural, symbolic and magisterial aspects of the rite of prebaptism of initiation into the church. The focus and emphasis for this essay is the works of Cyril of Jerusalem in the fourth century. Cyril believed in imitation and symbols, for instance, Cyril had prebaptismal students turn ...

A 10 page paper. Mary Magdalene carried the reputation of a sinful prostitute. That idea has now been shattered. Biblical scholars have reported that Mary was a faithful and important disciple. At least one has called her the apostle to the apostles. This essay begins by discussing the role of women in the time of ...

An 8 page overview of the geographical, political, and cultural factors influencing Turkey. Addresses Turkey’s status in the modern world, particularly her relationship with the U.S. and France and the importance of her pipelines. Bibliography lists 9 sources.