Essays and Research Papers on Church & Politics

Modern attacks on religion, as presented by Karl Marx, Friedrich Nietzsche and Sigmund Freud, are grounded in the belief that the rational, or scientific, method of explanation is superior to, and may totally negate, the irrational, or a priori foundation of religious beliefs. The use of language and the manipulation of the concepts by ...

This 9 page paper is written in three parts. The first part looks at what is meant by religion and considers various definitions. The second part looks at the role of religion in modern society. The third section considers whether or not secularization may be seen as progress. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

A 2 page research paper that defines what is meant by the term 'middle kingdom' and gives insight into how Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism interacted in the development of Chinese political culture. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses new religions and how they impact more traditional faiths. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the role of Jerusalem in the Israelite religion, considering why the city became holy to ancient Israel, and the nature of this holiness. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page observation that recent world events have brought the Islamic religion into western awareness perhaps more so than it has been at any point in the past. To understand Islamic civilization we must look to the religion and the areas and cultures which it has influenced. There are a number of ...

8 pages in length. Religion is an exciting and powerful influence that has preoccupied mankind throughout history and motivated people to do extraordinary things that stretch the limits of human potential. It motivated Martin Luther to challenge the Pope, Gandhi to unite India, Martin Luther King, Jr., to challenge a racist society to ...

This 4 page paper explores the basic premise of several religions, including indigenous religions, God's covenant with the Jews, Zoroastrianism and its impact on Judaism, the difference between the various sects of Judaism, and more. This paper examines how these religious topics integrate into a history of religion. Bibligraphy lists 0 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the tribal religion of the Andamanese culture. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page overview of the Islamic religion. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 11 page paper presents an introduction and overview of Buddhism, including basic beliefs and the types of Buddhism along with the names of their Scripture. The second part of the paper reports a summary of an interview with a practicing Buddhist and includes an example of some of the holidays they celebrate and ...

6 pages in length. To believe that God is almighty and the primary source of enlightenment is to understand the very cornerstone of Islamic principle. However, the road to Islam's expansion in 800 AD Egypt, Syria and Iran was not paved with roses, but rather frequently sprinkled with many deep and offensive thorns. ...

The role of the woman in Judaism is explored in this 4 page essay that uses Judith R. Baskin's book Jewish Women In Historical Perspective. Baskin edits an anthology that delves into various time periods and places around the world. All essays focus on the role of women in the Jewish tradition. Baskin's book is ...

This 4-page paper discusses the differences between how the Sumerians and Hebrews regarded their gods, and would attempt to placate them so terrible things wouldn't happen to them. Included are discussions about montheism and polytheism. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page discussion of the similarities of these four major world religions. Presents the contention that the goal of each is to provide an ultimate purpose to mankind and a prescription for meeting at purpose. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 6 page research paper that discusses the connection between happiness and compassion, in terms of both Christian and Buddhist belief and then explains this connection further by examining Tolstoy’s Death of Ivan Ilych. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper presents a debate on whether or not religion is good for man. Religion is seen primarily as a negative influence through the seventeenth century. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page paper that discusses the importance of reincarnation and the afterlife in 3 major world religions, Catholicism, Buddhism and Hinduism. This paper contends that Hinduism recognizes the all-importance of reincarnation, while Buddhism and Catholicism both look to alternatives in the afterlife. But there are moments in both Buddhism and Catholicism when ...

(6pp) When reading chapter seven on Judaism, from The World Religions (1992) by Houston Smith, emphasis is placed on understanding or being aware of the prophetic voice, the importance of conscience, and the fact that the knowledge of one's god is empowering.

This 4 page paper comprises 3 short essays on ancient religions and how they compare with today’s worship; gothic cathedrals; and the concept of the romantic hero. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page report discusses religion, race, and ethnicity in the U.S. and the ways in which certain assumptions are made about various ethnic groups and the ways that religion is portrayed in relationship to ethnicity. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 10 page paper discussing the different issues involved in the search for the Arab identity in today’s world. The search for the Arab identity involves a wide search which originally spans the vast area from Morocco to the Arab Gulf and eventually incorporates the entire world including the Western world. Bibliography lists 10 ...

A 4 page review of the basic precepts of each of these religions. The author discusses the question of whether or not Christian Tradition and its values are, or can be threatened, by any movements or trends in the world today. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 9 page paper provides an overview of this subject. Three sections are on sexual mores, crime, and drug abuse. An extensive outline is included. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the history of religion in Ukraine. Aside from very early times, which bore pagan beliefs, Ukraine has been, since the 11th century, a Christian state, much like the rest of Europe. Bibliography lists 5 sources.