Essays and Research Papers on Church & Politics

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 11 page exegetical examination of the Beatitudes, comparing those listed in the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew with those listed in Luke's Sermon of the Plain. This research also includes a one-page outline and is footnoted. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

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.

This 3 page paper discusses the ramifications of the conservative versus liberal factions in the Episcopalian church over the issue of homosexuality.Bibliography lists 1 source.

An 8 page paper that discusses specific aspects of John 10:22-40. Topics include literary criticism and the use of signs and symbols; the literary form of the Gospel; textual criticism; a comparison of five translations of these verses; how the gospel was accepted as canon; examples of parallel verses in the OT and NT; sources ...

A 10 page paper. Although the title names the Baptist church, the essay is adaptable to any church or just to the religious dilemma homosexual unions pose to the churches. Following a brief introduction, the writer reports studies that have found a possible biological reason for sexual orientation. At the very least, these genetic factors ...

This 3 page paper discusses the similarities and differences betwen the apostle Paul and Jesus Christ. Bibliography lists 1 source.

5 pages in length. Key to Rashid's (2001) paragraph at the close of book is its dogged assertion that if left unaddressed, the situation as it existed in 2000 would continue to escalate global tensions and create an even greater domino effect as an inherent consequence. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the book of Deuteronomy. Deuteronomy is the last of the five books of the Old Testament which outlines the tradition of Moses. Deuteronomy stands as the last words of Moses before he leads his people across the Jordan River and into Canaan. Bibliography lists ...

This 5 page paper discusses the discovered text of Thomas. Ricahrd Valantasis discusses and analyzes the content of this work. Focus of this paper is on saying #77, its interpretation and application. Bibliography lists 1 source.

10 pages in length. One of the many alternative explanations of the source of environmental problems was advanced by historian Lynn White, whose thesis contends the environmental crisis is due to the teachings of Judaism and Christianity in which Western culture has created a warped view of the proper relationship between humans and their ...

A 5 page overview of this long-lived concert. Tracing the conflict all the way back to the Christian crusades the author emphasizes there were no historical right or wrong. The solution, however, lies in a binational Israeli-Palestinian state. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 12 page paper examines the similarities and differences between the philosophies of Aristotle and Confucius. Specifically, this paper highlights their ideas on virtue and reason, which in both instances exist outside of a theological paradigm. Bibliography lists 5 sources.