Essays and Research Papers on Church & Politics

This 4 page paper discusses Thomas Aquinas's work in the Summa Theologiae, in which he argues that there is such a thing as just war; it further discusses how this opinion conflicts with the rest of the work. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page comparison of these ethical codes. The author points out the similarities and differences that exist between these major counseling organizations in regard to the codes of ethics they have put into place. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 20 page paper provides an overview of the book Interpreting the New Testament, by Daniel Harrington. This paper outlines a chapter-by-chapter overview of the book. No additional sources cited.

An 8 page research paper that offers summations and discussion of 3 books. E.P. Sanders in The Historical Figure of Jesus (1993); John D. Crossan in The Historical Jesus; The Life of a Mediterranean Peasant (1991); and Gerd Theissen and Annette Merz in The Historical Jesus (1996) present scholarly, well-researched accounts of what is known ...

This 5 page paper will examine whether or not spiritual growth and the "spiritual journey" are real, using two well-known examples: Plato's Allegory of the Cave and Homer's epic The Odyssey, among others. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page essay that explores biblical references that offer guidance regarding the role of a Sunday School Superintendent. Bibliography lists 1 sources.

A 6 page exploration of the factors that have led to the resurgence of Islamic fundamentalism. The author defines this resurgence and explains it using examples such as the Balkans. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

An 8 page exploration of the meaning of faith. Broaching the topic from a Christian perspective, the author distinguishes between believing in something because of scientific fact and believing in it because of trust. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page paper that this passage, discussing its content and how it relates to another letter in which Paul discussed this issue, as well as how the passage relates to present day Christians. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 6 page research paper that examines what it means to have, acquire and implement a Catholic belief system. The writer discusses how Catholics share many of the fundamental beliefs that are common to all Christians and they base the authority of their belief system on faith in Jesus Christ. However, to subscribe to a ...

This 8 page paper applies Pope John Paul's life to Burke's Pentad. A great deal of information is relayed about the role of the Pope, the Catholic church and also about Pope John Paul II specifically. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 6 page paper examines Hinduism and rituals and practices associated with the religion. Various things are discussed in the context of different sections, one of which focuses on the different types of yoga. Festivals and pilgrimages are discussed as well as the practice of self-mortification. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the life of John Calvin and discusses his impact on the world. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page essay that begins by providing a brief synopsis of the history of the New Testament. Then, the writer summarizes briefly the passage in Matthew covering the Sermon on the Mount, before discussing the enormous significance of this passage and how it differs from morality and God as pictured in the Old Testament. ...

A 3 page essay that takes the stance that this is a speech that is being given to sixth graders shortly after the events of 9/11/01. The speaker has been asked to explain Islam and the Qur'an to the children as clearly as possible in light of recent events. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the speech that would call for the First Crusade. The social and political background of the speech is examined as well as why the Pope received such overwhelming support. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper examines Christianity from the very early days to the present. Differences and similarities are duly noted. Christianity is compared and contrasted with other religions. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

Jihad is often interpreted as meaning ‘Holy War’, but this is a western concept. This 8 page paper examines the true meaning of Jihad as a struggle or strife and not a concept to allow war and aggression. The paper examines this long with the view of violence, different levels of Jihad and the views ...

An 8 page research paper on the career and writing of evangelist Carl F.H. Henry. The history of religious fundamentalism in the late twentieth century, with its resurgence of political activism and evangelicalism, owes much to the efforts of Carl F.H. Henry. Henry played a role in every event that shaped the course of modern ...

This 10 page paper is an "exegesis" of Luke Chapter 6, verses 6-11. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 3 page essay that discusses the Jehovah's Witness practice of shunning. Jehovah's Witnesses (JWs) follow the dictums of their sect's authorities who dictate that when someone disagrees with their tenets of their faith, it is the obligation of members, even when it involves their own families, to shun them. While this practice is rationalized ...

This 9 page paper begins with the question: Were early Christian beliefs radical and revolutionary? To answer the question, the writer compares the beliefs of four groups in the First Century: Romans, Greeks, Jews and Christians. The topics discussed include the concept of God, the roles of women, slavery miracles, worship and the afterlife. Bibliography ...

A 5 page book review that analyzing the role and value of the dramatic arts in Peter Pitzelle's text Scripture Windows (1997). In this text, Pitzele outlines his method of using drama to enhance religious education and as a means to helping individuals to find the inner meaning of scriptural passage. Pitzele calls this process ...

A 4 page essay that contrasts and compares the formulations of the Golden Rule as offered by Confucius and Jesus. The writer argues that while the pronouncements of these two great moral teachers have the same general meaning, examination of the Golden Rule according to Confucius compared with the Golden Rule as stated by Jesus ...

This 15 page paper provides an overview of the topic and relates it to the findings in the current literature. Bibliography lists 8 sources.