Essays and Research Papers on Church & Politics

A 5 page paper that begins by describing the context of this passage. The writer then discusses Old Testament passages that relate to John's words. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines what this type of writing reveals about St. Teresa, the notions of religious experiences, sainthood, and values that characterized the Catholic Reformation of the sixteenth century. No additional sources are used.

A 4 page essay that discusses marriage and what constitutes Christian marriage. In today's world, it is not unusual for couples to call it quits on a marriage simply because they run into problems. There is the unrealistic expectations that concerning how to combine the lives of two separate individuals, each with their own perspective ...

This 3 page paper summarizes several articles about this extraordinary book.

A 3 page essay that compares "storms" in nature to trials and trouble in personal life. In general, what applies in the macrocosm also applies in the microcosm. In the broad-scope of the world and the macrocosmic stage, there is the drama of weather, as storms can seemingly portend destruction and danger. Within the microcosm, ...

A 3 page discussion of how evil can exist in a world created by a God who is good. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

3 pages in length. If history did not repeat itself, we would not be equipped - as human beings or as a religion - to deal with the occurrences trying once again to unravel the thread of faith. Revisiting the Haftorah from Nehemiah Chapter 8 on this holiest of days, we are reminded ...

This 4 page paper discusses the question of whether or not morality can exist without God, and argues that it can. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper explores the ways in which the Passover celebration reflects the tenets of the Jewish faith. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 12 page paper responds to the stimulus statement: "As the assumed nature inseparably united to Him, serves the divine Word as a living organ of salvation, so, in a similar way, does the visible social structure of the Church serve the Spirit of Christ, who vivifies it, in the building up of the body" ...

A 4 page book review. In his text Small, Strong Congregations (2000), Kennon Callahan offers ministers solid, sound advise on how to appreciate the experience of being part of a small, strong congregation. Bigger is, of course, not better than small, but conversely being smaller likewise indicates no inherent moral superiority. What they are is ...

A 5 page paper that begins with how Judaism views death. Beliefs regarding autopsy and embalming are explained. The writer discusses the various stages of the mourning process within this faith and culture. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page dialectical method sermon on the parable of the prodigal son. Many Christians seems to feel that to be devout and feel that they are "good" Christians, they must assume a worldview that is a throwback to Puritanism. They see the world as extremely serious; themselves as miserable sinners who should be properly ...

This 3 page paper discusses what a Hindu temple looks like, and some aspects of the services. Bibliography lists

This 3 page paper discusses Pauline Christology and the Christology found in the Synoptic Gospels as evidenced in Scripture. The writer comments on the similarities and differences. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the role and development of the symbol of the Lion of Judah in Christianity. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

Eucharist, Communion And Solidarity : An 8 page paper that reports and discusses some of the highlights of the Cardinal's (Now Pope) lecture, which was given at the beginning of the gathering of Bishops in 2002. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

An analysis of the concept of Fate as used by Coelho in The Alchemist, and the way in which predestination and free will are treated in the course of the narrative. Bibliography lists one source.

This 7 page paper discusses sin, what it does, and how God hates sin. Paul's writings, especially Romans, are used as the basis of discussion. The writer also comments on the difference between believers and unbelievers. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 4 page paper. Using Strauss' article as the foundation, the writer discusses why the Incarnation is important to Christianity, What the purpose of the Incarnation was, what was Christ's attitude towards it and what should human attitude be, what principles or concepts emerge from the Incarnation and the implications of the Incarnation. Bibliography lists ...

This 3 page paper provides an overview of the Youth Empowerment program, a community-based program that is designed to address the needs of at-risk youth populations from a Christian perspective. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page research paper that discusses this question. The writer examines opinion, both pro and con, and concludes that while there is evidence of Arab countries moving incrementally toward democracy, it is unrealistic to expect these nations to undergo radical change. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page article review that offers a summation of each section of a qualitative research study that examined the motivation of children participating in a Christian club. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page discussion of how Buddhism can be used as an address for the violence that characterizes today's world. This paper reviews Buddhism's basic premises and offers examples of Buddhist leaders that have prevented or resisted conflict. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 7 page paper that discusses angels, demons and scripture. Angels and demons abound in popular culture. Each Christmas, It's a Wonderful Life plays on television, virtually non-stop, and pictures the once-mortal Clarence getting his "wings" by helping Jimmy Stewart's character to appreciate his life. Likewise, demons continue to abound in every sort of horror ...