Essays and Research Papers on Church & Politics

This 10 page paper gives a historical overview of the life of Siddhartha Gautama, who became the Buddha, and his teachings. It then discusses two opposing views: that the teachings provide enlightenment, and that they do not provide enlightenment. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page research paper/essay that discusses the first and second ontological arguments of Anselm of Canterbury (1033-1109), who was the first medieval theologian to propose an ontological argument on the existence of God. An ontological argument is a method that relies on logic alone, rather than scripture, as it endeavors to establish a priori ...

This 8 page paper examines death and the subject of reincarnation according to Taoist teachings. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 6 page research paper/essay that discusses the question: How can Christians receive the voice of Jesus speaking to them through worship in the United Church of Canada? The answers to this probing question derive from both traditional and contemporary sources. The following examination of those sources, first of all, will examine traditional sources, that ...

A 4 page essay that discusses this text by the Church Founding Father, Augustine of Hippo. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

In twelve pages this paper examines how the Muslims (Moriscos) that remained in Spain after the Reconquest were forced to convert to Christianity, the Spanish threat posed by the Ottoman Turk Muslims during this period, the reaction of the Spanish crown, the events which culminated in the Morisco revolt (1568-1571), and the expulsion of Moriscos ...

Practice theory is discussed in the context of this 5 page paper. Bell's ideas are evaluated as it concerns practice and ritual. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper argues that Christopher Hitchens is correct in his assertion that God is not great. Bibliography lists 1 source.

What is religious thinking? This 3 page paper answers that qeustion. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page paper that offers 7 short answers to 7 questions on specific religious topics, which include the definition of a “cult”; whether or not the Boston Movement is a cult; features of Pentecostal/charismatic movement; 4 Noble Truth; 4 Noble Truth; origins of Pentecostal fundamentalism; and brief discussion of conservative Protestantism. Bibliography lists 5 ...

A 3 page paper which examines the first section of Justo Gonzales’ work The Story of Christianity as it relates to the preparation for Christianity in the world. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page paper discussing the origins of the Jewish Passover, how it changed during the origins of Christianity and how Christian groups currently understand the meal and its meaning. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper that explains and discusses God's relationship with His chosen people, Israel. The writer comments on the different metaphors used to describe this relationship, including family and Father. Scripture refers to Israel as the first-born son. These are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page research paper that discusses kingship in ancient Israel and specifically the reign of King David. Drawing on scripture, the writer discusses the nature of kingship in biblical times and its implications. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page research paper that discusses the canonical Wisdom Books of the Old Testament, which are Proverbs, Job and Ecclesiastes. Each book is strikingly different, and thought provoking, offering ideas that address not only the nature of the Almighty, but also the purpose, or seeming lack of purpose, for humanity. These different visions address ...

An 8 page research paper that discusses the personification of Wisdom that is pictured in the Book of Proverbs, drawing on feminist scholarship and discussing its implications. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page paper. The essay's sections are: author, historical context, geographical locations, recipients, purpose of the writing, and final thoughts. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper that explores specific Biblical verses that demonstrate the only way adults can develop spiritually is if they approach such study as children. It is the innocence and receptivity of children that Paul makes reference to. The writer explains what this means, citing verses in Ephesians, 1 Corinthians and the Gospel ...

A 5 page analysis of Williams S. Bausch's book The Parish of the Next Millennium. Basically, Bausch believes that the Church is in sad shape and its problems mirror those in the larger culture. Despite this dire pronouncement, Bausch is not one to wring his hands hopelessly at the situation. Bausch goes on to outline ...

This 3-page paper presents an example of outlining a culturally diverse identity of a Muslim living in Europe. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page essay that summarizes and analyzes the plot and characterization used by C.S. Lewis in The Great Divorce, which is an allegorical fantasy that conveys Lewis’s take on theological truths in much the same way that Dante did in The Divine Comedy. No additional sources cited.

A 4 page research paper/essay that examines the day-age theory of creation and argues in favor of its logic. George Stanley Faber has been credited with formulating the “Day-Age Theory” of creation, which endeavors to reconcile the account of creation described in the Book of Genesis with science. This model for creationism became popular in ...

A 4 page research paper/essay that discusses the 1998 film The Apostle, which represents the creative vision of one man, Robert Duvall, who wrote the screenplay, directed the movie, acted as producer and performed the starring role as protagonist Euliss “Sonny” Dewey. The film’s premise presents an intriguing question: Do the flaws of the ...

A 14 page research paper that discusses the topic of wealth inequality and social justice, with a particular focus on the guidance of the Catholic Church on these issues. A 1 page Table of Contents is included in the page count. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 4 page paper provides a synopsis of this chapter in Avery Dulles' book, Models of Church. Four models or approaches to revelation, those experiences between God and man, are discussed. Bibliography lists 1 source.