Essays and Research Papers on Religion & Political Issues

This 5-page paper compares Islam and Christianity in Russia. Also offered is a brief history of both religions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page paper explains the chronological history of black Methodist Churches. The reasons for the separation and further divisions are discussed. The history begins in 1784. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5-page paper examines the history of the Catholic Church and Christianity until 1500 BCE, and examines its influence on government, economics and the social fabric. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

7 pages in length. A comprehensive overview of the Nation of Islam, its history, background, purpose, and fundamental doctrines as set forth by the beliefs of men like Clarence 13X and later carried on by Elijah Muhammad and others. The writer briefly covers the Nation of Islam's development and analyzes its role in contemporary America. ...

A twelve page paper which looks at the history and architecture of the cathedral at Chihuahua and the ways in which it reflects the spiritual and cultural life of the community which it serves, both historically and in the present day. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the effect of the printing press on the spread of the Reformation movement and Martin Luther's writings. Evidence given from various resources. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

In this 20 page paper the writer discusses the importance of character development in today's society. Following an introduction, the writer provides a description of character development, including a definition and the traits assigned to good character. The history of character development and education in the U.S. provides insight into the importance of this ...

A 5 page research paper exploring the effectiveness of Schuller’s TV ministry and the communications theories behind his storytelling narrative. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 16 page paper which looks at some of the ethical issues surrounding the concept of person-hood, the individual's right to life, and medical technologies such as gene therapy and IVF. The bibliography lists 16 sources.

The Yugoslavian writer, Ivo Andric wrote The Bridge On The Drina in 1945. It was later translated from Serbo-Croatian into English and was the basis for his winning the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1961. This 5 page paper explores the historical and political references within the text. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper that provides some highlights in this book. The writer also discusses the perspectives from which the author is writing and what he says about the Religious Right. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A paper which looks at the influence which Alfred the Great had on educational provision in England, after the Viking raids on religious centres destroyed the education network during the Dark Ages. Bibliography lists 2 sources

This 3 page essay responds to two very divergent questions - Should churches be taxed like businesses. Should the government fund more medical research? Bibliography lists 4 sources.

5 pages. This controversial paper will approach both sides of the argument as to whether social service programs that are religion and church-based should be allowed to be eligible for government funding. There are strong arguments on both sides. This paper will explain why faith-based social services should not be eligible for ...

This 3 page paper examines the relationship between Christianity and governments throughout the ages, ranging from the time of the death of Jesus through the time of Luther. This paper focuses on the religious and socio-cultural aspects of this relationship. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This is a 4 page paper assessing the Northern Ireland conflict since the implementation of the Good Friday Agreement. Since the Good Friday Agreement was implemented in Northern Ireland in 1998, the British and Irish Governments have been assessing the events and improvements which have occurred since that time. In addition to constitutional and government ...

This six-page-paper presents a discussion on whether or not churches should pay taxes to the government. Church tithing, functions and place in the world according to the United States constitution are all discussed. Bibliography lists one source.

5 pages in length. Arabs and Jews carry a lot of hatred and hurt from a history of war and terrorism. Although efforts have been made to quell this perpetual discord, it will be extremely difficult for the bitter combatants to embrace the simple concept of forgive and forget; realizing this, other policy ...

A 5 page paper that discusses the precepts of the Christian Science Church and the ramifications of those precepts. The writer outlines the history of this faith and states its beliefs. Then, the writer examines the dire ramifications of some of these precepts, particularly the Christian Science practice of avoiding medical intervention for children. Bibliography ...

A 6 page paper assessing the influence that the history of Algeria’s independence and Palestine’s struggle against Israel has had on the development of terrorism as it exists in today’s world. In many respects, it seems as though terrorism has become little more than a bad habit for many of those promoting and practicing ...

A 5 page discussion of the importance of Israel in terms of Jewish identity. The author emphasizes that Jewish identity exists in relation to a turbulent history of this region. The contention is presented that the creation of a binational Israeli-Palestinian state is imperative for both Jewish identity and Palestinian identity. Bibliography ...

This 8 page paper traces the history and evolution of church construction beginning with the small chapels in the early years and discusses the construction of massive cathedral complexes. Church construction emerged as a result of Constantine's rule and the buildings became more and more ornate during the medieval ages beginning in the 11th century. ...

A 12 page overview of the many issues surrounding same-sex marriages. The author reviews same-sex marriages from the perspective of how they impact society as a whole and, providing a review of the history of developments in churches in particular, evaluates those impacts under the utilitarian, deontological, and theological realms of philosophy. Bibliography lists ...

A 5 page paper which discusses how the Protestant Reformation affected and influenced the social and political structure of Europe. The books utilized in presenting this information are 'The Western Heritage' by Donald Kagan, Steven Ozment, and Frank M. Turner and 'Sources of the Western Tradition' by Marvin Perry, Joseph R. Peden, and Theodore H. Von Laue. No additional sources ...

This is a 12 page paper discussing the Jewish response to Nazism from the 1920s to early 1940s in Germany and Europe. From the time after the First World War and the German defeat until the end of the Second World War and the defeat of the Nazis, the Jewish response to Nazism changed in ...